Escape XLT FWD 3.0L Duratec V6

• Automatic transmission
• 1,000 miles

This problem has happened about 5 different times. Took it to the dealer and they could not reproduce the problem so they were not interested anymore. One of the times it happened the well area (were the bottom of the lock sticks up) was full of water, the carpet near that area was also wet, and the rubber seal in that area had water in the middle of it. This problem has happened even when the Escape has not been moved or opened. So I know that it's not from opening the back hatch when it was raining. Worried about mildew under and in the carpet; and not to mention causing rust. Every time it rains have to go out and open the back hatch and check for water and dry up the area when there is water. Each time it has happened there has been different amounts of water. Brand new Escape (still making payments), Ford mechanics can't reproduce it so no interest, and always make sure the back hatch and back window is closed tightly. Water has to be coming down through the lock because that is the only area that is wet and has water puddling up. Can't unlock the back hatch with a key because there is no key slot; no water getting in that way. If the back window was leaking looks like it would be wet in more than one area. Back window washer assembly, small Ford logo plate, and where you search up under to push the buttons to open the the glass or the hatch is all that is left for water to get in at. Totally maddening and frustrating problem. Thanks for having this place to talk about it.