Piston that raises back window flew out on a couple of occasions. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not find cause of problem.
2002 Ford Explorer visibility complaints
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"electro-chromatic" inside rear view mirror - obscures forward vision - particularly in turns to the right and at intersections.
Consumer states the smoky rearview mirror obscures the view out the rear window.
Consumer states while backing out of garage rear end window and door assembly opened without warning, resulting in damage to door and glass.
Consumer state while defrosting windows consumer cant set the correct AC temperature to unfog windows and keep them clear. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further. Nlm
Consumer states there is a squeaking noise originating possibly from the suspension when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces at highway speeds especially during windy conditions. Also there is vibration occurring in the front end of the vehicle at 55 - 60 MPH. The vibration can also be felt from under the seat with the windows rolled up.
Power rear window has only 3 positions, fully open, open 1" from top, fully closed, once activated there is no emergency stop until the 1" from top position. Window drive motor is very powerful, no waring in place. Could result in crushing of hand and other serious injuries.
We are having alot of turbulance problems with the vehical with having the back windows down!it's so bad that the whole roof shakes as well as the sound is so ear piercing that it feels like your ear drums are going to break!we have taken it to ford to the service manager as well as having it looked at by the ford service rep,we are told to keep the windows up and locked!when we purshased the vehical we wanted a four door with windows to open not just two.to myself and my family my concern is health related as well,we have young children and if the windows are put down by them ,my concern is it could brak their ear drums.ford shows no concern in this matter ,being we are the only ones to complain.this is a defect with the manufacture,and are not willing to fix the problem! We could use your help. Thank you,mr. Anthony magee & family.
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