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2012 Ford Explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Explorer has 19 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Explorer

Steering
352
Structure
123
Other
105
Engine
59
Powertrain
42
Electrical
34
Airbags
21
Visibility
19
Suspension
14
Brakes
12
Seat Belts
9
Speed Control
8
Fuel System
7
Wheels
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 16, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERPlastic trims on both sides of the windshield are recalled and ford has not fixed yet. Safety hazard...
Apr 3, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTURESee attached document for complaint
Feb 21, 2023VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front windshield...
Nov 27, 2022VISIBILITYDriving south/west on US301 in MD, from NY, and the driver side windshield frame came off at highway...
Jul 13, 2022VISIBILITYAfter seeing in the news that trim parts had come off explorers while driving we wanted to report th...
Jun 25, 2022VISIBILITYDriver side Pillar trim molding flew off multiple times while driving on the interstate causing safe...
Mar 24, 2017VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact heard an...
Aug 29, 2016VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-60 MPH, the...
Jun 13, 2016VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Sep 1, 2015VISIBILITY,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABN...
Apr 7, 2015VISIBILITY/WIPERTRAVELED TO FLORIDA FROM PENNSYLVANIA FOR VACATION. WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE DEVELOPED LINE OF SMAL...
Jan 17, 2015VISIBILITYREAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT. NO EXPLANATION FOR THE SHATTERED GLASS. TEMPERATU...
Nov 2, 2014VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR AND THE MOLDING FROM AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHIELD FLEW OFF AF...
Apr 25, 2014VISIBILITY/WIPERFUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Apr 16, 2014VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF. THEY CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *TR
Jul 28, 2013VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE WIND...
Feb 8, 2013VISIBILITY/WIPERSLUSH ON THE WINDSHIELD PULLED THE WIPER FROM THE WIPER ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAKING ME PULL OVE...
Oct 24, 2011VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER DESIGN DOES NOT SHOW Y...
Aug 31, 2011VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTTHIS FORM DOES NOT ALLOW ENTRY OF MULTIPLE DATES. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MYFORDTOUCH WITH THIS VEHI...

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