Ford Escape Rear Window Wiper/Washer Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 2003–2010
- 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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- rear window · 8 records
- window exploded · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
I have a 2005 ford escape. I started my car about 10 minutes before i had to leave for class, and put on the front and rear defrost. When i got in my car and started driving, the rear window imploded into thousands of pieces. *tr
ODI 10369871
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
Simply closed the rear hatch of our 2010 ford escape and the back glass exploded in our faces. There was nothing in vehicle that hit or contacted the glass whatsoever. There was no extra effort used to close hatch. Simply closed it as we always do (not slammed) and the glass blew up all over us, our groceries and the interior of vehicle. We went to dealership and talked to service manager who replied "it was because…
ODI 10369293
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Rear Window Wiper/Washer
I am writing in concerns to a serious safety issue that ford motor company has failed to address. I am an owner of a 2005 ford escape which i purchased new in november of 2004. I have been waiting two months to have a faulty electrical part, the smart junction box, replaced. Since august 23rd my vehicle has been unsafe to operate without this part as my turn signals, head lights, and hazard lights are inoperable, as…
ODI 10361480
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
Just as i parked my 2003 ford escape in my driveway, i heard a huge crashing sound. The back window had exploded. I called ford company of canada. While, acknowledging that it was a defect and a recurring problem, they would not cover the cost of repair ($360) since the vehicle was out of warranty. The man who fixed the windshield told me that the back window exploding has been an ongoing issue with the ford…
ODI 10300015
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear glass hatch imploded just after exiting an interstate highway. Most of the glass was confined to the cargo area, a little glass reached the second row of seats and only a few shards reach the driver front seat area. Conditions at the time we 32 degrees with snow and rain, requiring the use of the rear window heater to keep off icing and use of windshield fluid to permit viewing while in heavy traffic in the…
ODI 10297321
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
I was driving my 2005 ford escape on interstate 90-west, and upon reaching the city of brathnall city line i heard a loud explosion and noticed that my rear window had exploded. When i was able to pull off the freeway, i notified the 911 police emergency , and requested assistance. A police arrived within 10 minutes and assisted me. I have just notice that there has been several other persons who had complained of…
ODI 10295432
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
Driving on highway @ 60mph, 30 degrees outside, rear window defrost on, rear window exploded. *tr
ODI 10294866
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear window "explodes" for no apparent reason. Vehicle was parked, no one inside - rear defroster had been on prior to shutting the vehicle off. *tr
ODI 10290340