2022 Ford Explorer visibility/wiper problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The headliner on the sunroof panel began sagging to the point that visibility is compromised between the driver and rear of the vehicle. This is a common failure on these vehicles, and very expensive to repair. It is obviously caused by the design of the sunroof shade cover assembly.”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The rearview backup camera on my vehicle has malfunctioned and does not reliably display an image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The manufacturer sent an official Customer Satisfaction Program notice acknowledging this as a known defect and offering a one-time no-charge replacement, stating…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2020-2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with localized bunching or binding/inoperative. This may be due to a broken or missing sunshield fabric retainer/clip. A…
SSM 55069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2026
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% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 Explorer | 55 | 5% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Explorer | 44 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 32 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.