2012 FORD EXPLORER Visibilitywindshield Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywindshield Issues in the 2012 FORD EXPLORER
3 visibilitywindshield complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywindshield Complaints
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal snap and saw the trim panel of the front windshield detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass shop and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The contact stated that the trim panel has been replaced 3 times now. The fourth set of trim panel is now cracked and will have to be replaced again. All sets of trim panel were purchased from and installed by the same two companies each time. The contact also stated that the failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-60 MPH, the front passenger's side vertical rubber gasket of the windshield detached and was slapping against the windshield. The contact continued driving. Upon arriving to her destination, the contact pushed the part into place; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front passenger's side vertical rubber gasket of the windshield was scuffing the windshield. The contact also stated that the failure was distracting and obstructed her vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle into the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Other 2012 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
341 complaints
Unknown Or Other
102 complaints
Engine
79 complaints
Structure
75 complaints
Electrical System
60 complaints
Structurebody
59 complaints
Power Train
55 complaints
Air Bags
27 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
27 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
19 complaints
Service Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint