2015 Ford Explorer Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 42 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Ford Explorer, about 2% of its 1,791 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists for this area, and the median mileage at failure was 50,000.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 42
- 2% of 1,791
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield trim, molding, or A-pillar covers detach or blow off at highway speeds, sometimes with a loud noise.
- Panoramic sunroof glass shatters or explodes without being struck by an object while driving at highway speed.
- Windshield seals dry rot over time, letting rainwater leak into the cabin near the front passenger footwell.
- Headlights fog or collect water internally during rain, diffusing light and reducing visibility at night.
- Intermittent wipers activate on their own or fail to turn off, distracting the driver from the road.
When 2015 Ford Explorer visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Aug 7, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2015 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this area for the 2015 Explorer, which is about 2% of all 1,791 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for windshield or sunroof issues on the 2015 Ford Explorer?
- No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2015 Ford Explorer.
- At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 50,000 miles.
- Did these Visibility & Wipers complaints involve any crashes or injuries?
- No. The data lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these complaints.
- How does 2015 compare to other Ford Explorer years for this problem area?
- The 2015 Explorer's 42 complaints and 2% share are lower than 2016 (67 complaints, 3%) and 2017 (73 complaints, 4%), suggesting other years report this issue more often.