2022 Ford Explorer Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Ford Explorer, 11% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 17,710 miles. A related recall (26V117000) covers a windshield wiper motor that can fail and stop the wipers from working.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 29
- 11% of 267
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 17,710 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers fail to clear water off the glass during rain because the wiper blade rubber is defective.
- Windshields develop stress cracks or spontaneous cracking with no impact, sometimes spreading within days.
- Power windows fail to roll up or down due to wiring harness issues or a warped master control switch.
- Sunroof or rear hatch glass shatters unexpectedly while parked or driving, with no impact detected.
- Sunroof shade fabric fails to retract properly and hangs down, obstructing the rearview mirror.
- Backup camera loses image display due to a faulty processor, sometimes misdiagnosed by dealers as a camera problem.
When 2022 Ford Explorer visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 19, 2022, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA 26V117000Mar 3, 2026Visibility & Wipers604,533 vehicles
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 may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
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 2022 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2022 Explorer, which is 11% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a wiper recall for the 2022 Ford Explorer?
- Yes. Recall 26V117000, reported in 2026, covers 2020-2022 Explorer and related Ford/Lincoln vehicles where the windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the wipers from operating properly. Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as needed.
- At what mileage do these wiper and visibility problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,710 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Explorer.
- Do the visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Explorer.
- How does the 2022 Explorer compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2022 model's 11% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Explorer years, though 2024 (14%) and 2025 (13%) show higher shares despite fewer total complaints.