Ford Escape Glass, Side/Rear Problems
- 83
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 2001–2016
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 83 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- rear window · 50 records
- window shattered · 20 records
- window exploded · 11 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- back window · 9 records
- closing rear · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Body · Glass, Side/Rear · Hinge And Attachments
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While closing the rear hatch door, the window on the door shattered. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the plastic hinges on the door were also cracked. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 11047971
Glass, Side/Rear · Structure
I was driving on a city street, going straight, no other cars near me, when my rear gate window spontaneously shattered. Nothing hit it or the car. I didn't hit anything. Just bang, and it was broken. Initially it was all still in place but by the time i arrived home, pieces had begun to fall off. It was very cold outside, about 15 degrees, but no wind or precipitation was falling. I was going about 20 mph. *tr
ODI 10939584
Glass, Side/Rear · Structure
I was parked in sam's parking lot and i opened my rear window to get my bags out of the back of my suv. After putting my groceries in my back seat i went to close my rear window but the left hinge broke and i caught the window. I was shocked that the window was in my hand and i began to scream for someone to help me. A gentleman saw what happened and he helped me push the window back up as much as possible and we…
ODI 10872463
Glass, Side/Rear · Unknown Or Other
The rear window of my 2005 ford escape xls just exploded today around 2:30 p.m. I had arrived about 2:15 p.m.at mcdonalds restaurant. I was sitting with a friend when an employee came into lobby looking for the owner of the gray ford escape in their parking lot. I said, "yes it is my car." employee then came and told me that the "rear window of my car was broken all over the parking lot. I went and saw what…
ODI 10854242
Glass, Side/Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that the hatch glass was defective. The hatch glass fractured when the contact closed the hatch. The dealer advised that the vehicle hatch glass was not recalled. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10822144
Electrical System · Glass, Side/Rear · Heater Core · Structure · Visibility
2016 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical and electrical issues that needs to be addressed to the manufacturer. *smd the consumer stated the dealer did not provide the vehicle that was agreed upon. But, provided another vehicle that was not conducive to the consumer's medical or personal requests. Updated 10/2/2017*js
ODI 10838238
Glass, Side/Rear · Structure
After loading the vehicle, i shut the rear gate. The rear window exploded upon impact and shards of glass flew all over the street and the back of the vehicle scaring the kids. *tr
ODI 10712910
Glass, Side/Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the rear window shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10693980