2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 4% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,110 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.
“I have a heated windshield with little lines through it. I am experiencing a major amount of headlight and tail light glare. I was told to clean it with vinegar with no results. Yellow lens, no help. Ars eyeglass coating no help. I don't wear glasses. I have no problems in my husbands vehicle. Someone needs to check into this. They are dangerous. They are telling me they can't put a plain windshield in the vehicle due to wiring. I need help....I am afraid to drive vehicle at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10166648, filed 2006-08, 10 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving the vehicle at night there was a star effect visible through the heated windshield. The heated windshield was not the original windshield. The star effect was caused by the lights from oncoming vehicles reflecting on the windshield, causing the contact to be distracted. The star effects disappeared when the oncoming vehicle came closer. The dealer replaced the windshield. However, the star effect continued to cause a distraction. The current and failure mileage were 2000. Update 4/9”
NHTSA complaint #10185582, filed 2007-03, 2,000 miles“The contact stated upon initial acceleration, the automatic transmission shifted roughly into second gear. Additionally, when either the second row passenger window was open while driving various speeds, there was a loud wind vibration that circulated throughout the vehicle. It was inspected by a dealer who duplicated the automatic transmission problem, but was unable to determine the exact cause. Also, the dealer determined that was the way the windows were designed, and if the problem persisted, it was instructed not to open the windows while driving. The manufacturer was not alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10172134, filed 2006-10, 1,110 miles“I purchased a 2007 Ford explorer sport-trac with a heated windshield. The windshield has a wire mesh in it. When driving at night lights from on coming cars produce a bad glare on the windshield making it difficult and dangerous to drive. To date Ford has refused to fix this problem”
NHTSA complaint #10177342, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10022287Jul 25, 2007Thumping/loud flutter - behind dash in defrost mode - lack of airflow to floor - manual a/c.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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