2021 Ford Explorer Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 397 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“Numerous times over the recent 2 months, I have experienced different issues with my 2021 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was purchased used in 2022 with…”NHTSA complaint 11528839 — filed 06/26/2023
“Backup camera âblue screensâ during critical times it is required. Software updates were updated but no resolution until Ford replaced the backup camera.”NHTSA complaint 11495065 — filed 11/27/2022
“Two issues. 1. After the software update that was supposed to fix the rear camera blue screen issue, it randomly shows a blue screen instead…”NHTSA complaint 11483897 — filed 09/11/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford Explorer have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Explorer: 22 of 397 complaints on file (5.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Explorer have in total?
397 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
