8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$400.00
Average Mileage:
42,580 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace window (2 reports)
windows / windshield problem
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2008Nov 04
Escape XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
I thought i was the only one. I got up and went to work, which is only about a 9 minute drive. I parked my car and went inside to work. ABout 10 minutes later one of my coworkers went outside for a smoke break, and we all heard this loud blast. There you have it, my back window spewed all over the parking lot. Had to have window people come out immediately to replace it as it was a rainy day. Such bullshit
2008Dec 11
Escape Limited V6
- Automatic transmission
- 46,603 miles
I got in my car, turned on the rear window defroster & drove to my mother's. When i went back to my car , my rear window had exploded into a hundred pieces!
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2008Nov 27
Escape 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,923 miles
Dropped my son off at daycare. As I was walking back to the truck my back window exploded into a million pieces. Rear defroster had been on for approximately 5 minutes. I called ford and they said they couldn't do anything for me.
2008Nov 23
Escape XLT 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 34 miles
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Car: Ford Escpae, XLT, 2006, About 55K KM, Was dricing Early AM, in the city, about 50 - 55km/h , Real cold outside.
Turned on the Window Heater/Froster. After 8-9 Min the rear window shattered. No sign of external damage. Look at the images. There is an over heated sign on the metal connector.
This Car has a history of strange electrical problem, such as Seat heaters turning on by them self, and car starter not starting or even disabling the remote. These problems were previously reported to the dealer ship so they are well aware of them and were not able to fix it.
Would be interesting why they have to say. Please let me know if you have a case that has been accepted. I will be fightin this, even if I have to Sue Ford. LEt's do it together!!! (Toronto, Canada)
Cheers
Adam
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.
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.
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2008Nov 08
Escape XLT 2.3L
I was driving on smooth, new highway at 55mph when the rear window exploded and sent glass all the way to the dash. The rear defrost was not on. There was a sprinkle of rain and the temperature was approximately 46 degrees. It has been more than a year and I am still finding small pieces of glass in the driver and passenger area. I almost ran off the road from the explosion and glass bouncing off the windshield and into my face.
bulldurhamindiana
Richmond, Indiana, USA
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