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2018 Ford explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford explorer has 17 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford explorer

Structure
259
Other
154
Engine
83
Electrical
44
Powertrain
38
Steering
18
Visibility
17
Suspension
16
Tires
9
Wheels
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
6
Seat Belts
5
Lights
4
Fuel System
4
Speed Control
4
Seats
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 22, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERThe cover on my dashboard has lifted/rolled up and revealed a white material underneath, and as such...
Mar 13, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERThe windshield wipers do not work, the rear wiper do not work and the wiper fluid does not squirt ou...
Oct 15, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERintermittent wipers would not turn off. Took car to dealership and they charged $629.38 to fix a FOR...
Jan 1, 2024VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when there was...
Dec 15, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERBoth right and left side exterior A-pillar trim parts detached while driving. 2018 Ford Explorer.
Sep 27, 2023VISIBILITY/WIPERWindshield noise above 35mph. Seals are rotting. Couldn't upload photos.
Jul 23, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front windshield was disintegrati...
Feb 6, 2023VISIBILITYParts of the front windshield trim/seals on the passenger and driver's side have come off on their o...
Jan 31, 2023VISIBILITYThe contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that ...
Nov 27, 2022VISIBILITYWindshield trim was coming off while I was driving on interstate 95 at high speed. I was able to sec...
Nov 26, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPEROur 2018 Ford Explorer windshield trim panel is partially detached. The detachment is on the passeng...
Oct 19, 2022VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the weather stripping around the wind...
Oct 8, 2022VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under ...
Feb 26, 2022VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the rear hatch glass...
Aug 1, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPERFRONT SOUND SCREEN WINDSHIELD SEEMS VERY SOFT AND WEAK. SLIGHTEST STRIKE FROM ROAD DEBRIS CAUSES CHI...
Jul 23, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPERPURCHASED MY EXPLORER ON MAY 28, 2018, VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 6,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS MO...
Feb 22, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE INTEGRATED BLIND SPOT MIRROR ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE IS MOUNTED AT THE WRONG ...

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