Complaint 2200447
2021 FORD EXPLORER • VISIBILITY/WIPER • incident Apr 24, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2200447
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Model Year
- 2021
- Component
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Incident Date
- Apr 24, 2026
- Date Received
- Apr 25, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Owner Narrative
I am reporting a safety incident involving a 2021 Ford Explorer. While driving at normal speed, the hood unexpectedly flew open and struck the windshield, completely obstructing visibility and causing damage. I did not open the hood prior to driving, and there were no prior warnings or indications of failure. The incident suggests a possible hood latch or secondary safety latch malfunction. I am submitting this report due to a serious safety concern involving sudden loss of driver visibility.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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