2020 Ford Explorer visibility/wiper problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2020 Ford Explorer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The edges of the fabric sunroof cover have come off the tracks, causing the sunroof cover to not roll up properly and block the rear window when open.”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“The front windshield wiper motor on my 2020 Ford Explorer is experiencing severe intermittent failure and physical binding/clunking while in operation, resulting in a total loss of front visibility while driving in rain. This failure matches the exact root cause and symptoms described in Ford…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Program 26N09 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape, 2020-2021 Corsair, 2020-2021 Aviator, and 2020- 2021 and 2023 Explorer Vehicles Front Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement, if Required After Dealer…
26N09 · Other · issued Jun 11, 2026
Visibility/wiper problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 Explorer | 9 | 10% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 16% |
| 2023 Explorer | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Explorer | 17 | 7% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 6% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Explorer | 44 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 32 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 24 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.