2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,035miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 5% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,035 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front windshield glass was crack for no reason, just because the temperature was 90s. We have other cars and all are fine. I believe is the metal where the rear mirror is mounted. Based on my forensic class, cars have a least 3 coats of paint, primer, the color and the clear coat, this car only has two coats of paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10515145, filed 2013-06, 140,000 miles“The contact stated while attempting to open or close the rear window the glass separated from the window housing track. On five occasions the vehicle was taken to the dealer, adjustments were made to the track. However. This did not solve the problem. Updated 02/13/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10147012, filed 2006-01, 70 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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