Problems with 2012 Ford Explorer VISIBILITY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. while driving various speeds, the contact observed an abnormal odor through the air conditioning unit when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

Rear window shattered while parked in parking lot. no explanation for the shattered glass. temperature was approximately 15 degree f. *tr

I was driving at 55 miles per hour and the molding from around the right side windshield flew off after driving another 10-15 miles the left hand molding on the windshield also blew off this could have been trouble for any one behind me or to the side of me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the window guard on the front passenger windshield detached. the vehicle was taken dealer where it was diagnosed that the window guard part needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired on the third occasion but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 49,000. updated 09/03/15*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified twice and no assistance was offered. the failure has occurred on both the passenger's side and driver's side of the vehicle. updated 12/16/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that the heater failed to blow hot air which prevented the windows from defrosting. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 167. updated 6/11/15*cn also, the thermostat was replaced, the vehicle had to be jump started. updated 01/26/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated the speedometer design does not show you the lower range while driving and that caused the contact to exceed the speed limit. the higher numbers were on the top of the speedometer which were shaped like a "c" and the numbers should be at the bottom to avoid speeding. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the ford manufacturer was notified, a claim was filed and they informed her to contact nhtsa. the failure mileage was 78. updated 12/28/11*lj the consumer also stated it was extremely difficult to see out of the rear window, as the window was too small. updated 12/28/11

This form does not allow entry of multiple dates. there is an issue with myfordtouch with this vehicle that is continual. putting in one date is pointless. the climate (defroster, etc) system and the navigation system are part of this module, along with phone and audio features. this module locks continually and it is dangerous because you can't control the defroster or navigation system manually when this occurs. repeated trips to the dealer have been fruitless and my wife was in dangerous situations several times in heavy traffic corridor conditions in northern new jersey. it is unconscionable that ford is selling these vehicles for nearly $50,000 that are defective and they know they are defective.