2005 Ford Escape visibility problems

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Visibility · AL

My 2005 ford escape was sitting in my carport for 2 days. I went out to go to the store and the back window was shattered in a million pieces all over the driveway and back bumper. That was also glass inside the car. I called the police and they came out and looked at it and took pictures and I took pictures also they said it had not been vandalized that it must have exploded from the inside out. I read about a lot of other people having the same problem. Ford needs to have a recall on this. It could have happened while I was driving or children could have been hurt sitting in the backseat this is not like

Filed Jun 24, 2017 · Visibility · 78,900 miles · VA

The rear window exploded into tiny shards into a radius of 15 feet for an unknown reason. No cracks or problems. The window was shut with normal force and exploded. Vehicle was stationary.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit only blew out hot air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning compressor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Visibility · 103,000 miles · OH

The rear window of my 2005 ford escape xls just exploded today around 2:30 p.m. I had arrived about 2:15 p.m.at mcdonalds restaurant. I was sitting with a friend when an employee came into lobby looking for the owner of the gray ford escape in their parking lot. I said, "yes it is my car." employee then came and told me that the "rear window of my car was broken all over the parking lot. I went and saw what happened. I have not opened the rear gate or window in over a week. All I did was park it and in 15 minutes of being inside of mcdonalds the windshield exploded. I have read where other people with escapes & mariners have been having this problem for year. Years older than my 2005 and as new as 2014 & 2015. Is their a recall that ford is fixing this problem, as they obviously have known about it for years. Please let me know who I contact to be reimbursed for my expense of replacing it. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While parked, the rear passenger side window became detached from the vehicle. The glass did not shatter, but the contact was unable to utilize the window as it became detached from the hinge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear window hatch bolts were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Visibility · 166,000 miles · CO

Today the rear window of my SUV shattered completely. Nothing happened to it to make it shatter, no vandalism or rocks hit it. It was parked and not being driven. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle. It happened several years ago in a similar situation. It was also parked and it shattered on its own. The first time it was a warmer sunny day. Today was a colder temps. I started to read online that many owners are having an issue with this. Some were driving and had children and pets in the car. Luckily I was not in the vehicle both times but I don't want to wait until I am driving and the glass shatters and explodes everywhere like it did while it was parked.

Filed Jan 20, 2013 · Visibility · 108,000 miles · AE · 1 injury

I removed several bags from the back of my escape (by opening the door), not opening the glass. After closing the door, I was gathering the items when the glass suddenly shattered. It was a cool morning (low 30's, the rear defroster had been on during a ~5 minute drive to work), but the glass had not been touched, opened or otherwise impacted. My hand was cut by the glass. I later learned that several other years of this model have had this problem, but there was no recall for this model year.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, she heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the rear window was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and the current mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Visibility · OH · 1 injury

The rear window of my 2005 ford escape blew out with no warning. I pre-started the car for approx. 3 mins, turning on the heat and defrost. I left my driveway and no more that a half a mile away the rear window exploded, blasting glass throughout the roadway and car. The only injuries I had were to my neck. Pieces of glass struck my neck causing two minor lacerations.