Viseras para Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Sun Visors

Inbuilt visors help protect your Ford Explorer from the sun. If youre looking to keep your Explorer cool from the summer heat and limit your UV exposure, a visor can perform double duty. You can choose from solar shades, shaded plastic inserts, hinged visors for the passenger and driver sides, and individual components for replacement and repair.

There are four types of sun visors that you can use in your Ford Explorer, and they vary by design:

• Inbuilt adjustable visors are mounted above the windshield inside the cabin.
• Shaded plastic covers are mounted to the top of windows on the outside.
• Reflective "sun shades" are placed behind the windshield during summer when the vehicle is unoccupied.
• Window tints technically function as visors with UV blocking.

For the fold-out variety thats available to the passenger and driver, youll find that most come equipped with a mirror (sometimes parenthesized with lights) and an adjustable swing-out design that blocks the sun from the front or side. The material used will typically be cotton, leather, or polycarbonate. Some come equipped with a slide-out extender that serves as a wide brim alternative.

Sun visors are relatively simple to replace on your own. Your Explorer uses screws to root the assembly into the ceiling, which can be easily dismantled with a screwdriver and replaced accordingly. You generally wont find replacements for the lights or mirrors, so youre recommended to simply replace the entire visor when the need arises.

During roadside inspections, some drivers are cited for minor issues, such as aftermarket or custom visors that hang lower than the originals that came with the vehicle. While the specifications vary by state, youre normally required to use a visor that obscures no more than a foot of the drivers view of the windshield from the top. An exception can be made if youre able to show that the visor is necessary for safe travel and doesnt obscure your vision of the road.

Unless you have a garage, awning, or large tree to park underneath, sun shades can be a worthwhile investment. They can protect your Ford Explorer from the following:

• Excessive heat
• Cracking on the seats or dashboard
• Color fading on the interior

Its worth noting that solar shades wont keep the vehicle as cool as it would be inside a garage or shady spot. However, damage caused by direct sunlight will be negated, which can help retain the value of your vehicle in the long run.