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2008 Ford Explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Explorer has 4 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Explorer

Powertrain
34
Electrical
31
Steering
13
Seats
12
Engine
10
Other
9
Lights
8
Wheels
7
Speed Control
4
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
3
Suspension
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Visibility Recalls

07E104000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430,...

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 15, 2016VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE WINDSHIELD BLEW OUT. TH...
May 10, 2011VISIBILITYDRIVER & PASSENGER MIRROR LIDS ON SUN VISORS HAVE BROKEN APART. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE PLASTIC USED W...
Apr 1, 2011VISIBILITYDRIVER & PASSENGER MIRROR LIDS ON SUN VISORS HAVE BROKEN APART. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE PLASTIC USED WA...
Dec 1, 2008VISIBILITYIN FREEZING WEATHER, WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD UNDERNEATH THE CENTER...

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