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2013 Ford explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford explorer has 42 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford explorer

Steering
824
Structure
379
Other
370
Engine
191
Electrical
109
Powertrain
95
Suspension
55
Visibility
42
Fuel System
30
Brakes
29
Speed Control
21
Lights
18
Airbags
12
Seat Belts
12
Latches & Locks
8
Wheels
4
Seats
3

42

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 21, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTIONReview camera unavailable, image flashing, or image reversed.
Sep 17, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...
May 23, 2024VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the moonroof was inoperable. The vehi...
May 20, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Mar 31, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH during rainy ...
Feb 22, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTURESee attached document for complaint
Sep 2, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERWhile driving normal highway speeds my driver side windshield trim piece flew off. This is not safe ...
Aug 25, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTIONCURRENT CONDITION The rearview camera do not display an image when driver put it in reverse.
Jul 24, 2023VISIBILITYI was driving down the interstate and heard a very loud bang, we thought someone had shot at the veh...
May 30, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERFor the 4th time since I have owned this vehicle, the trim on the driver's side of the windshield ca...
Feb 27, 2023VISIBILITYThe windshield pillar trim flew off the vehicle traveling 60mph down a highway. It was sudden and lo...
Feb 15, 2023VISIBILITY,STRUCTURESee attached document for complaint
Feb 9, 2023VISIBILITYWindshield trim falling apart and separating from windshield. Noticed this happening approx 2 years ...
Feb 1, 2023VISIBILITYWindshield left pillar seal came loose at highway speed.started flapping and making loud noise.distr...
Nov 20, 2022VISIBILITYThe windshield cover on the driver side flew off while I was driving down the interstate.
Oct 28, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERThe trim of the windshield has come off. This may have hit other drivers behind me as well as cause...
Sep 28, 2022VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, she heard a popping ...
May 1, 2022VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was water on the rear carpet an...
Mar 19, 2022VISIBILITYThe windshield trim panels flew off while driving on the highway.
Jan 31, 2022VISIBILITYOur Ford Explorer has had some of the trim around the windshield panels detach while driving on the ...

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