2026 Ford Explorer Replaces Vista Roof With Fixed Glass Option

[RysBrd]

Coming into fall in New England. Perfect 70-80 degree days. If I’m not driving my Mustang convertible with the top down, I have the sunroof open on the ST as long as it’s not raining. Once winter hits, I usually pop it up, even with the heat on.

my start routine is usually engine start, auto stop/start off, parking brake off, sunroof open.

This, right here!! 100%

 

[UGADawg96]

It's never too hot to open a sunroof. Sometimes you have to wait until the sun goes down......

Usually way too hot in Southwest Florida during the day....sun just beats down into the car with the sunroof open. I can't stand to sit in the car and sweat.

And it is way too hot & humid in NE FL 10 months of the year. We prefer the solid roof in our F150 over the sunroof in the explorer.

 

[Ryan8886]

Coming into fall in New England. Perfect 70-80 degree days. If I’m not driving my Mustang convertible with the top down, I have the sunroof open on the ST as long as it’s not raining. Once winter hits, I usually pop it up, even with the heat on.

my start routine is usually engine start, auto stop/start off, parking brake off, sunroof open.

Totally with you there! I’m in SE Michigan…I’d be lost without it. Just bought my 22…the moonroof was one of the three requirements…that, good sound system and hauls ass.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Totally with you there! I’m in SE Michigan…I’d be lost without it. Just bought my 22…the moonroof was one of the three requirements…that, good sound system and hauls ass.

Been some weeks since that post, so weather is much cooler. That means sunshade fully open, and I still pop the roof open just as long as it’s not raining out.

Honestly it’s probably my favorite optioned feature in the vehicle, but I get why some people don’t care for it, especially when packaged with other features they do want

 

[GearHead_1]

It's great that people actually use their sunroof. I ordered mine to make sure it wasn't there. I think they are definitely a love'it or hate'it feature.

 

[UNBROKEN]

I love the light and openness it adds during our cooler months here when I actually open the shade but the glass is never opened. I’d be all about a fixed glass option.

 

[Gadgtfreek]

I don't want them, and I'm glad they're not there. I've experienced the frustration of having the Ford electric roof top window shade fail when the clips fall out. It took a Lincoln dealer two months and three attempts to get it working again. It's a frustrating feature that I don't want. Dont even get me started on leaks.

 

[Gadgtfreek]

I'd prefer a solid metal roof, instead of one with a hole and piece of glass.

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