2002 Ford Escape visibility problems

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Visibility · IL

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

Filed Nov 11, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 182,000 miles · MI

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 of monroe, mi) to have this issue repaired. I mentioned to the service manager that explorers and mountaineers had been recalled for this same exact defect and he told me to save my receipt in case my vehicle is recalled in the future. The repair to my vehicle cost $236.00 at the dealer. I noted that on september 9, 2004, ford notified the owners that it will recall approximately 955,732 vehicles, specifically 2002 and 2003 ford explorer and mercury mountaineer vehicles to replace the liftgate glass strut brackets and/or hinges. I'm sure these hinges were also used on 2002 ford escapes. Before buying the above listed ford escape, I test drove several other escapes. On one of the escapes that I test drove, I opened up the rear liftgate glass and noticed that one hinge was broken and that the glass was hanging from just one hinge. I notified the dealer of this problem and told him that I would not be buying this vehicle. My niece also owns a 2003 ford escape and her hinge became rusted out and had to be replaced. See "the federal safety agency recall" 04v442000 for details.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Visibility · 112,489 miles · WI

On two separate occasions, the rear window exploded while parked unattended in a parking lot. The rear window defroster had been on prior to incident. Security cameras reveal thee was no human tampering prior to explosion.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Visibility · 112,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2012 · Visibility · 104,861 miles · WA

Rear window exploded while parked.

Filed Dec 18, 2011 · Visibility · IA

Yesterday I drove around town running errands in my 2002 ford escape and it was fine. Came home last night (temperature outside was around 27 degrees outside) and parked it in garage. When I went out to garage next day (14 hours later) to leave again I noticed my ford escape had it's back glass that was completely shattered out of it and all over the floor of the garage. All doors to garage were shut and locked. This explosion of glass happened all by itself after being parked there the night before. Also have an issue with air bag light and check fuel cap light that has both been staying on and cannot get either to stay off!! Worried vehicle is gonna fall apart some day before I get my child to his school one morning..not dependable vehicle after all!! :( seems I have read many many other complaints online about these problems from escape owners wanting to know..are there no recalls for the backglass?? Or even anything else for this vehicle?? Feeling unsafe for my child to ride in now!!

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · IN

Our rear hatch window on our 2002 ford escape xls exploded overnight while sitting undisturbed in our garage. It had been sitting for 10 hours in our enclosed garage when it exploded for no reason. The temperature outside was in the single digits. I'm wondering if the rear defrost wasn't cut off when the car was shut off? When I started the car after the window shattered the rear defrost was on. There are other reports on the internet with similar occurrences. Rear window exploding on ford escapes sounds common. Insurance company is suppose to be in contact with me, but I imagine we will be paying most of the repair out of pocket since we haven't met a deductible.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear lift gage back window was broken. The dealer was contacted and stated that they could not assist her with any information regarding the parts to be repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70000.

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Visibility · 155,000 miles · MI

My rear window of my ford escape sponateously exploded while I was driving on the highway .

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · MD

The windshield on the ford escape cracked when I rinsed it with a regularly garden hose. Since I rinse all my cars frequently and have never had this problem my mechanic suggested that the glass was very thin and likely cracked from the cold water hitting the warmer glass. I contacted the ford dealer, who indicated that there was no known problem with their windshields. I have scheduled a glass company to replace the windshield this friday, june 22 at my house. Please contact me, if you need additional information. Thank you.