2016 Ford Explorer visibility/wiper problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2016 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“25V347 and 24V031 I recieved a notice of the first recall in February 2024. Over the Summer of 2024 and 2025 both the A-pillar and B-pillar trim has melted and become detached from the vehicle during high heat warnings and during my commute to work on the interstate 60 miles each day. Parts from…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“one fell of window right side when driving on right side of window i tried to glue it back on don't think it will hold don't drive it much now went to ford dealer several time always told part is not available why it is a 2016 after 10 years should replacement parts not be available”
filed Jun 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 4 | 12% |
| 2025 Explorer | 9 | 9% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 20 | 8% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 Explorer | 55 | 5% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Explorer | 44 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.