Ford Escape windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

40,750 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)

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problem #2

2008Feb 26

Escape XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles

On February 26, 2008, I drove my Escape about 15 minutes and used the rear defrost about 5 minutes. I pulled into my garage and left the door open. About 10 minutes later, I heard a large crash that sounded like glass breaking. It was glass - my rear window all over my garage and the back storage.

The temperature outside was probably between 10-15 degrees and my garage is not heated. LIke others, I feel fortunate that I was not walking behind my car when the glass exploded or driving on the highway.

My insurance agent asked about chips, temperature, etc. but I guess I'll find out more when the repairman comes Thursday morning.

Suzanne S.

Pitt, PA, USA

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problem #1

2008Feb 23

Escape XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles

It's February 23rd, 2008. Pretty darn cold here in Baltimore. My wife warmed her 2006 Ford Escape XLT up for about 10 minutes at 7:30 am EST before beginning her 5 minute commute to work. As soon as she began to drive, the back windshield exploded. I see that there are several complaints relatively similar to mine. Is there any sort of recall notice or acceptance of liability on the part of Ford for this? This is the most disgusting display of poor workmanship I've ever witnessed first hand. FORD - You need to take pro-active action on this. There is an issue.

Dan W.

Baltimore, MD, USA

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