2017 Ford Explorer Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 73 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Ford Explorer, about 4% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 59,000 miles. No related recall exists for this area. One crash was reported.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 73
- 4% of 1,691
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Rear and side windows reportedly shattered or exploded spontaneously while the vehicle was parked, idling, or driving, sometimes with a loud popping sound.
- Front and rear windows cracked or shattered when doors were closed or when passengers entered the vehicle normally.
- Sunroof glass reportedly cracked or exploded outward at highway speed without any prior impact.
- Rear windshield wiper blades reportedly detached during use, scratching or damaging the rear window.
- Automatic rain-sensing wipers reportedly activated randomly even when it was not raining.
- Front power windows reportedly rolled up on their own without driver input, raising concern about pinched fingers or arms.
When 2017 Ford Explorer visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 14, 2017, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 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 and wipers complaints does the 2017 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA lists 73 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Explorer, which is about 4% of the 1,691 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Explorer window or wiper issues?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2017 Explorer.
- At what mileage do these window and wiper problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Explorer is 59,000 miles.
- Do the shattered window complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Owner complaints in this area report 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires out of 73 total complaints.
- How does 2017 compare to other Explorer years for this problem area?
- The 2017 Explorer's 73 complaints and 4% share are higher than most nearby years like 2015 (42 complaints, 2%) and 2016 (67 complaints, 3%), though later years like 2021-2024 show higher percentage shares of smaller complaint totals.