1. Ford Escape
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Visibility/Wiper

2002 Ford Escape Visibility/Wiper Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 29, 2016

    Visibility/Wiper

    My 2002 ford escape's back window just exploded parked in my driveway. Temperature was mild in 70's. No rain.

    ODI 10881819

  • November 3, 2013 · 182,000 miles

    Hinge And Attachments · Visibility/Wiper

    The rear liftgate glass support broke while opening the rear window. I was able to quickly grab the rear window before it could break. I would note that the falling rear windshield can strike the operator and/or bystander and could cause significant injuries that could include bruises to the head, neck or back, and possibly cuts to the face, arm or hand. I took my ford escape to my local ford dealer (friendly ford…

    ODI 10551762

  • October 16, 2012 · 112,000 miles

    Visibility/Wiper

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud explosion while the contact driving. The contact noticed that the rear liftgate glass had exploded and shattered, causing scratches to the side windows. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.

    ODI 10480721

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Ford Escape.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.