2005 Ford Explorer visibility problems

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 138,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was fracture in the rear hatch above the rear windshield wiper and all the way down to the bottom of the hatch. The failure allowed moisture to enter the door. The contact was concerned that the fracture would cause the rear windshield to shatter, causing serious injuries or worse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Visibility · 133,000 miles · IL

While stopped at a red light on a residential street, the rear window exploded. It appears the right rear window hinge had rotated out of position and fractured, causing the window to break. The hydraulic arms extended since the window was no longer there to hold them back, which caused the lift gate frame to bend, plastic to crack, and electrical wires to be exposed.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 92,210 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that a crack developed across the full length of the hatch back door. The glass of the hatch back door also shattered without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 92,210.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Visibility · TX

The part that holds the visors just fell apart with the wires hanging and the visor on the driver's side blocked my view and the visor on the passenger side of the vehicle fell blocking my side mirror so the both caused a problem for me to see. Went to the ford dealership phillpot and I was told that this has been happening alot, so the guy cut the wire now I have to go back to have them do the same for the passenger side cause I can't see my outside mirror on that side. That is very serious problem cause I almost had an accident. They should have a recall on this part.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Visibility · 93,691 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the front passengers' power window switch failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,691.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a massive crack under the rear exterior liftgate window panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the window panel would need to be replaced in order to prevent the window glass from disengaging independently. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Kmj. Returned by usps on 4/2/2013. 2nd attempt on 4/9/2013 failed.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Body, Visibility · 80,000 miles · TX

Crack at back glass running down the car left of ford emblem. Glass could fall out.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Visibility · NC

Heat component: tried to defrost the windows on my vehicle, when I adjusted the controls to the heat I began to hear a loud clicking noise and no heat was coming out of the vent. Winter is in and it is extremely difficult to see when driving due to this issue. Two other individuals with the same make & model have the same exact issue with there vehicle. I feel that it is a failed piece of equipment that causes a high safety risk.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the defroster failed to operate when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the dashboard would have to be removed and the blending chamber would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/15/2013 *js updated 7/10/13

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear lift gate hatch panel fractured right below the window. The dealer was notified of the failure via voicemail. The vehicle was not inspected nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.