2009 Ford Escape visibility problems

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Body, Visibility · 77,925 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate glass fell out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear bolts and hinges failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,925. Updated 01/10/17*lj

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary, the hinges of the rear window disintegrated and caused the glass to become unstable in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Visibility · 78,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the windshield was blurry and unable to view the road. The contact mentioned that he felt that the failure was due to the laminate being exposed and that the failure worsened with direct sunlight. In addition , the failure worsened when driving at night and the headlights of another vehicle encountered the windshield. The contact was a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the laminate was coming loose from the windshield and that the windshield needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Body, Visibility · CT

The rear glass hatch hinges have completely disintegrated and my rear window is ready to fall off. Ford has basically told me to suck it up and pay for the repair. This has been a clear issue on ford suvs dating back to at least 2002. The vehicle is only 5 years old. I am being forced to pay $260 for parts and then whatever labor might be when my window is ready to come crashing out.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while closing the rear lift gate glass, the passenger side hinge suddenly fractured causing the lift gate glass to become unsecured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the hinge needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2013 · Visibility · 47,916 miles · MI

We got in the car ready to go to the store and the passenger side door was shut and the back rear window exploded. Glass shattered everywhere. Luckily no one was injured.

Filed Jun 8, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 72,000 miles · KY

We have had problems with this vehicle from day one. Currently the big issue is the throttle body (which I've seen has been a problem with all the ford escapes). Also the mass air flow system, heating/air, and security system (also it has a problem not starting---not sure if that's also throttle body). Is this being recalled?

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 58,000 miles · LA

As I was driving, the accelerator pedal suddenly stopped responding and the wrench and check engine lights came on. I was able to pull over and put on the hazard lights. After turning the engine off and restarting, the accelerator pedal responded again and I was able to drive for a short while before it failed again. This was very dangerous. I repeated this cycle until I was able to get the car to the dealership, where I was notified that the codes indicated a faulty throttle body. The dealership has advised the part is on backorder and won't be available for at least two weeks, which means I won't be able to drive the car (the extended warranty does not provide a rental due to backordered parts). This is now very inconvenient. Please note that the transmission was already completely replaced on this vehicle at around 30k miles, along with a failed power window motor, rear glass hatch seals, etc.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Visibility · DE

2009 ford escape xlt v-6 with 40,900 miles air conditioner won't run shooting warm air when 80* or higher but will provide cold air with cooler outside temperature.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · TX

My ford escape is a 2009, 3 year old car with regular maintenance checks. On july 12th, I opened and closed the driver door and the window slid down. Once taken to get diagnosed, I was told the regular cable had gone out. I had it fixed and was on my way. On july 16th, just 4 days after, I was picking up dry cleaning, I put clothes in the back seat, and once the door was closed, same thing happened, window slowly slid down. No opening/closing windows to provoke it. I was told once again it was the regulator cable and needed to be replaced. Both problems exactly the same, within 4 days of each other. All mechanics and service reps told me it was very unusual that the regulator go out on such a new car. Called ford corporate and was unable to get assistance to pay for this defect. How can a 3 year old car with no extreme use of the power windows be capable of such problems? The car is defective and ford should've paid for the repair.