2006 Ford Escape Visibility Problems
- 9
- 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.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility
Rear window exploded proceeding at green light, in traffic, at 10 mph. Defrosters and wipers were on due to light rain. Loud bang and glass filled the vehicle. Stopped vehicle to investigate. No foreign objects found to rule out foul play. No other damage to vehicle. *tr
ODI 10435241
Visibility
Tl*the contact owns 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the rear window suddenly blew out. She stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out. The vehicle was taken into the dealer who stated that the hinges broke which caused the window to shatter. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.
ODI 10374627
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the rear windshield detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and the contact noticed that the hinges for the windshield were broken. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The contact also stated that while driving 40 mph in snowy conditions, he applied to…
ODI 10436537
Visibility
I pulled my 2006 ford escape into my garage, turned off the engine, got out and shut my door when the rear window just exploded/shattered. I had my 3 year old and 7 month old (who was rear facing) in the car with me. *tr
ODI 10365336
Visibility
2006 ford escape rear window glass exploded for no reason. *tr
ODI 10314725
Visibility
The windshield washer failed to operate properly. The rear window washer was operating properly. The vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. Therefore the front windshield visibility was greatly impaired. I researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. The on line reports said that this was a common problem, told…
ODI 10374069
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
Driving on highway @ 60mph, 30 degrees outside, rear window defrost on, rear window exploded. *tr
ODI 10294866
Visibility
I have a 2006 ford escape and i was parked in the parking lot at my work and came out after i started my remote starter inside to find my cars rear window blown out. My husband had turned on my rear defrost that morning. It has never been on before, which i am sure is the cause behind it. I came home and called police. My rear glass window and the arms for it are ruined. I had to pay out of pocket for them to be…
ODI 10303552
Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. Immediately following, the rearview mirror shattered into pieces. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they estimated that it would cost $700 to replace the rearview glass. The rear passenger had glass stuck in his skin and the contact received a minor cut. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.
2 injuries
ODI 10249341
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Ford Escape.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.