Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Explorer has 41 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
41
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor m...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I had a really disappointing experience at Delta Sonic Car Wash in [XXX] and feel like other custom... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof liner is sagging, blocking rear vision. Currently unable to use sunroof unless I pay 4k for ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My Right windshield wiper dose not working properly . When I turn on the wipers the right one don't... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof shade failed during normal operation. It is hanging down and obstructing the back window. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The screen that covers the moon roof has let go, it flows in the current of the AC within the car. W... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sun roof Sun shade drops down blocking rear view when open. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof fabric clip broke when opening causing the fabric to hang down and obstruct view out of the ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The moon roof shade came down, completely blocking the rear view |
| Jul 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The sunroof shade sags when opened. This creates a hazard for the driver due to lack of visibility ... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The sunshade for sun/panoramic roof stopped retracting. When I pressed the button to open it, the sh... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof shade drooping down causing visibility issues for the rear view mirror. |
| Jun 9, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The sunroof shade on the explorer just dropped blocking my rearview mirror view. |
| Jun 8, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | This vehicle is equipped with a panoramic sun/moon roof which has a cover inside that retracts to ke... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Ford Explorer has a panoramic roof cover that has a small plastic part that breaks and and creates a... |
| May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof cover no longer fully retracts causing the fabric to hang and block rear visibility. |
| May 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The sunroof screen blocks the rear window view due to sagging. The Ford Explorer has a common issue ... |
| May 3, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE SUNSHADE IS FALLING AND I CANT SEE OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DURING REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the sunroof fracture... |
| Feb 23, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Panoramic sunroof shade began sagging over night and now can fall and block view of rear view mirror... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The sunroof fabric fails to retract. When opening the sunroof, the fabric sags and blocks vision in... |