2007 Ford Explorer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Ford Explorer, 4% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving 15mph, I heard a loud noise from the back of the vehicle. Upon examination, after I pulled over, I found the rear window on the liftgate hanging by only the lift supports. The plastic hinges that are supposed to hold the window in place seem to be corroded and cracked in the middle. If someone had been standing there when it happened or if I had been driving on the expressway, someone could have been greatly injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10512597, filed 2013-05, 101,000 miles“Back window flipped open while driving 15 MPH in a parking lot. Went to close it and the hinge cracked so the window was hanging by one hinge. Using all my strength I was able to push the window up (extremely difficult given the pump) and close it, although not secure. The window is very heavy and held by a plastic hinge that completely snapped. This is a problem cited in earlier models, and apparently Ford did not rectify the issue. Plastic is not strong enough to hold heavy glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10531562, filed 2013-07, 82,000 miles“The visor on the driver side, the mirror assembly has separated from the visor and on the passenger side the cover of the mirror assembly has snapped. The passenger side mirror is rarely used since a passenger is rarely in the seat. The clips holding the driver side mirror assembly snapped off and the only thing holding the mirror on is the feed line for the mirror lamp.”
NHTSA complaint #10669412, filed 2014-12, 64,000 miles“While vehicle was stationary/parked, back lift gate glass exploded. This happened on december 26, 2015. After having it professionally replaced, it again exploded while parked on january 29, 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #10823230, filed 2016-01, 181,600 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. While driving at low speeds, the rear window exploded and caused glass to shatter throughout the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the weather was above freezing and the rear defroster was activated when the failure occurred. The contact sustained minor lacerations. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10663535, filed 2014-12, 77,000 milesRelated 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 14% |
| 2025 | 13 | 12% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 11 | 10% |
| 2022 | 31 | 11% |
| 2021 | 48 | 11% |
| 2020 | 69 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 27 | 4% |
| 2017 | 77 | 5% |
| 2016 | 68 | 3% |
| 2015 | 45 | 2% |
| 2014 | 53 | 3% |
| 2013 | 63 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 5% |
| 2004 | 112 | 9% |
| 2003 | 62 | 5% |
| 2002 | 138 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 46 | 5% |
| 1999 | 217 | 16% |
| 1998 | 108 | 6% |
| 1997 | 90 | 5% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 71 | 6% |
| 1993 | 56 | 6% |
| 1992 | 46 | 7% |
| 1991 | 32 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Explorer
57 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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