2012 Ford Escape Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 12
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- rear window · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the rear window exploded outwards for the second time. Each time, there were no signs of any vandalism. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they could not assist. The glass company (safelite) stated that the failure occurred with the same year, make, and model vehicles. The cause of the failures was not determined. The…
ODI 11268862
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My vehicle is in good condition but continues to have problems. I closed my lift gate tonight and heard a crack. My rear glass broke off of the liftgate glass hinge on the passenger side of the vehicle. It only remained attached by the driver side hinge. It appears that corrosion/rust occurred because it was not sealed or water got in somehow. I am very thankful this did not happen while driving because if it would…
ODI 11252514
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle was traveling at highway speed (70mph) when primary and secondary hood latches failed and hood was blown open into the windshield. This was after 5+ hours of highway travel without any recent operation of the interior hood latch release. Emergency stop was made to secure hood. Hood is damaged and unable to close. Body above the windshield is also damaged from the hood impact.
ODI 11154236
Body · Visibility/Wiper
In the past year, we have experienced 2 near catastrophic accidents both due to under hood safety latch failures on our 2012 ford escape. In both cases, while driving on san diego area freeways, the hood unexpectedly flew up and crashed into the windshield causing serious damage not only to the hood but also the hood hinges, windshield and area surrounding the windshield. The total cost to repair our ford escape for…
ODI 11006773
Visibility/Wiper
BACK WINDOW SHATTERED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT.
ODI 10937207
Visibility/Wiper
The rear window of this ford escape leaks causing visibility issues on the rear window, moisture collection in center brake light, and water residue in/on electrical components in rear door. Began at about 24,000 miles. Out of warranty when issue was taken to dealership at 39,000 miles. All miles within first year to 18 months of ownership. The water leaves streaks and staining on the interior glass during heavy…
ODI 10927231
Seats · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal odor. The contact realized that the seats, floor boards, rugs, and windows were wet and foggy. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking water from the windows and the seals on the doors. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10746468
Body · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
I purchased my 2012 escape in august 2014,with approximately 29,000 miles on it. Within ten months, the air conditioner quit working. As i was pulling into a parking lot, smoke started coming out of the radiator area and a green substance was blowing out. The rear lift gate only opened some of the time, over the past year, and now does not open at all, possibly because water leaks through the hatch window, and has…
ODI 11013298
Visibility/Wiper
Back windshield leaks and has been since 27000 miles. *tr
ODI 10574734
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that while parked, the rear window became shattered from the inside out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection but no information was provided to the contact. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10559175
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper only had two speeds settings and would not completely clear the window when driving in rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the vehicle was performing as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. *tr
ODI 10508805
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle created a reflection on the windshield and affected his vision. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated during sunny weather conditions. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10461887
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford Escape.
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