2001 Ford Escape visibility problems

Filed Jun 3, 2017 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · FL

The rear window of our escape exploded for no reason. It was just sitting in the driveway.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Visibility · 265,000 miles · PA

We opened the hatch window and the glass popped out into my husbands hands. The door ajar kept ringing because the glass wasn't in place. Since the same thing happened to my husbands 2001 escape in may 2015 we knew that parts were available, however expensive. The body shop that we took the vehicle to advised us to check if there were any outstanding recalls for this since it seems strange for both vehicles to have the same problem. The window hatch isn't something that we generally use so it isn't from over use.

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Visibility · 109,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the sunroof glass and frame separated from the vehicle. In addition, the sun roof glass shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Visibility · 161,000 miles · NJ

Sitting at traffic light and rear glass shattered into car.

Filed Feb 1, 2014 · Visibility · 154,000 miles · WI

I was driving down the interstate in wi, and out of no where my rear windshield shattered. The rear defrost was on and the outside air temp was approximately 16 degrees f. There was no collision and no evidence flying objects to cause the shatter.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in rainy conditions, she noticed that the windshield wipers would not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a plastic piece within the windshield wiper's motor assembly failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v387002 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Visibility · 2,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the glass on the rear door shattered while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the manufacturer would replace the glass. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · MI

The rear window of my 2001 ford escape that was parked in my attached garage exploded sometime during the night. The window was not cracked at any time. I drove it at around 10:30pm less than 1/4 mile the previous night and parked it in the garage. The next day around 1:30pm, upon entering my garage, I noticed something black behind my car - turned out to be pieces of my rear window on the floor and inside the vehicle. I noticed many customer complaints on line regarding this problem. Ford has not issued any type of recall or offered any legitimate explanation. Called avis ford in southfield, mi - no satisfactory result - only $402 cost of repair - claims never heard of this problem before. I am concerned about the possible danger of injury to passengers in the rear seat if someone had been in the car.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Visibility · CA

On or around april 15, 2005 my 2001 ford escape VIN [xxx]sunroof began to malfunction. That is, the roof did not move forward or backward. I took the vehicle to my local ford dealer to determine the problem. The service advisor notified me that the rack ford part number [xxx]would have to be replaced. I feel that with such little use (maybe a total of 3 hours over 4 years) this ford part should not have gone belly up. In my opinion, under normal use, this part should not need to be replaced in such a short time with such little use. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · PA

While parked, the back glass shattered out of the frame. The consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. Provide further details.