2022 Ford Explorer visibility/wiper problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2022 Ford Explorer — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Known defect among Explorer owners. The shade for the sunroof runs along tracks. That track is Known to fail causing the sunshade to fall down and blocks visibility out the rear windshield and inability to use the rear view mirror effectively. My vehicle was unsafe to drive until going to the…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The panoramic sun roof shade failed on my vehicle where instead of it retracting properly it drops down onto the second row passenger's. This posses a safety risk as it impedes completely the drivers ability to see through the rear view mirror by blocking off the view of the back glass. The issue…”
filed Jul 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 | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 Explorer | 9 | 10% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 16% |
| 2023 Explorer | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 6% |
| 2020 Explorer | 55 | 5% |
| 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 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.