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2016 Ford Explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Explorer has 46 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Explorer

Structure
525
Steering
523
Other
393
Engine
333
Powertrain
195
Electrical
90
Airbags
78
Visibility
46
Speed Control
46
Suspension
45
Wheels
37
Seats
23
Seat Belts
19
Tires
12
Brakes
8
Fuel System
5
Lights
4

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2026VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rea...
Jan 30, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPEROpened driver door to exit vehicle and heard a loud POP! Noticed rear window had exploded. Glass fle...
Nov 5, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERBackup camera is cloudy/foggy. Brought it to ford service department attention in regards to Issue ...
Jan 8, 2025VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe moonroof malfunctions and can be stuck in the open position. The drain plug for the moonroof ca...
Jan 1, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERMolding on front windshield is damaged and coming off affect visibility
Dec 8, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERThere have been EXCESSIVE delays with the repair of the A-Pillar trim. This item flew off of our veh...
Sep 1, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that water had entered the vehicle, and th...
May 13, 2024VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTSThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close. The seat...
May 3, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERTrim around windshield becomes loose on highway and rattles against windshield and rubber seals have...
Jan 24, 2024VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:...
Nov 10, 2023VISIBILITYWhile driving on the highway, windshield trim flew off (2 different times, passenger and driver side...
Jul 15, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jun 1, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe windshield trim on right side of the car is coming ungluded. Now weather strip is flapping all o...
May 28, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe windshield cowl is separated from the body of the car and could break apart and hit a car
Apr 11, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERThe windshield trim blew off while driving on the Highway. Happened so fast I couldn’t tell if it bl...
Apr 1, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERWhile driving on the road my front windshield trims started to come loose, cracked and flew away. Th...
Mar 17, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERDriving NB on I95 in Georgia IVO MM 12, my windshield started vibrating on the passenger side with a...
Mar 1, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front windshield...
Feb 17, 2023VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the driver’s side wi...
Dec 22, 2022VISIBILITYMy window pillars flew off both last week. driver and passenger side windshield trim panels flew off...

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