2006 Ford Escape visibility problems

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Body, Visibility · TX

Sunroof on the vehicle just shattered. No impact related cause. Maybe heat.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Visibility · 170,000 miles · WA

Driving down the freeway and the back passenger window shattered completely. No other cars were around me and the car had been warmed up for quite a while and there was no way someone could have shot or thrown something to have reached me as well as going 70mph. Also there was no evidence of a bullet or rock.

Filed Jan 16, 2016 · Visibility · 106,753 miles · OH

Rear window exploded outward onto the driveway.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Visibility · 124,000 miles · IL

My car was parked in the drive way, no one was in or around it. I was looking out the front window watching it snow outside when I saw the rear window glass explode and glass flew all over the drive way. The broken glass was very easy to see because of the fresh snow on the drive way. Once again no one was near or in the car.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Visibility · 76,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were being utilized during rainy weather when they suddenly became inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised the contact that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Brakes, Visibility · 45,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the rear windshield detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and the contact noticed that the hinges for the windshield were broken. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The contact also stated that while driving 40 MPH in snowy conditions, he applied to brakes and the anti lock brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. 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 45,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2011 · Visibility · 145,600 miles · MA

Rear window exploded proceeding at green light, in traffic, at 10 MPH. Defrosters and wipers were on due to light rain. Loud bang and glass filled the vehicle. Stopped vehicle to investigate. No foreign objects found to rule out foul play. No other damage to vehicle.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · MI

I drove 7 miles to work. It was a little foggy/dewey out so I turned on my rear defrost. The temperature was in the low 60's, so cool, but not cold by any means. I parked my car and rolled the windows (all 4) down @ 3 inches. When I parked my car @ 8:00am it was fine. By 9:10am, I was informed that the back windshield of my car was "broken". When I went to check my car, the back windshield had completely blown out. There was barely any glass on the inside of the car as it had all blown out 3-4 feet into the parking lot. I did have the local police respond just in case and the officer shrugged and questioned/stated "freak accident". I've found numerous reports of this happening on these vehicles, yet no public awareness has been made. I am just glad that it didn't happen while I was driving like with some reports I've read. My insurance would cover a "recycled" rear windshield/wiper and I am terrified to use the rear defrost on the new one knowing that it came from the same year and make of vehicle for fear it will happen again.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the rear window suddenly blew out. She stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out. The vehicle was taken into the dealer who stated that the hinges broke which caused the window to shatter. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · IL

The windshield washer failed to operate properly. The rear window washer was operating properly. The vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. Therefore the front windshield visibility was greatly impaired. I researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. The on line reports said that this was a common problem, told where the fault was and that the right side inner fender had to be removed to fix the problem. I found the faulty connection, and added plastic wire wraps to secure four connections in the area from coming loose again.