How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2014 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 52 complaints in this area for the 2014 Explorer, which is 3% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer's visibility or wiper systems?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2014 Explorer.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Explorer is 75,000 miles.

Did these visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Explorer.

Is the 2014 Explorer worse than other years for this problem?

Its 3% share is similar to most other model years in this dataset, ranging from 2% to 14% across 2010-2025, so 2014 is not notably higher.

2014 Ford Explorer Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 52 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 3% of that year's 1,678 total complaints. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 75,000.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 52; 3% of 1,678
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the sunroof glass cracking or shattering suddenly while parked or driving at low speed, with glass fragments falling into the cabin.
Owners describe the windshield trim detaching while driving at highway speed, sometimes with a second piece coming loose afterward.
Some owners report windows or panels cracking on their own with no impact, including a rear panel below the back window and a front passenger door window.
Owners describe struggling to see the road at night because headlights cast light in a way that leaves the road ahead and to the sides dark, which one dealer described as a design flaw.
One owner reported tiny shiny particles appearing across the windshield and other windows shortly after purchase, calling it distracting and hazardous.

When 2014 Ford Explorer visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2013, latest Mar 13, 2026.

52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2023 (9).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (3%)
201121 (2%)
201223 (3%)
201362 (3%)
201452 (3%)
201542 (2%)
201667 (3%)
201773 (4%)
201827 (4%)
20197 (2%)
202066 (5%)
202141 (10%)
202229 (11%)
202310 (9%)
20243 (14%)
202513 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2014 Ford Explorer have?: NHTSA lists 52 complaints in this area for the 2014 Explorer, which is 3% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer's visibility or wiper systems?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2014 Explorer.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Explorer is 75,000 miles.
Did these visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Explorer.
Is the 2014 Explorer worse than other years for this problem?: Its 3% share is similar to most other model years in this dataset, ranging from 2% to 14% across 2010-2025, so 2014 is not notably higher.