1996 Ford Explorer visibility problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 1996 ford explorer sport 4x4, 4.0 liter v6 with 5 speed manual transmission. This is a motor made in germany and the truck, in the louisville, ky. Ford plant. Rodents took up residence in the heating system, and filled the heater blower assembly and ducting with scavenged materials, which…”
filed Jan 21, 2014
“Approximately one day after truck was purchased from dealer, it was noted that, with the exception of the driver's window, none of the windows in the truck would open. This is a safety hazard as in the event of an accident, passengers in the back seat would not be able to open windows if needed for…”
filed Aug 13, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 13 | 1% |
| 2019 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 Explorer | 31 | 2% |
| 2016 Explorer | 36 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 20 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 27 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.