Visibility Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows ten common visibility related problems of the 2005 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the side/rear glass (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiper (eight problems).


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2005 Ford Escape

The Side/rear Glass problem

The rear window of my 2005 Ford Escape blew out with no warning. I pre-started the car for approx. 3 mins, turning on the heat and defrost. I left my driveway and no more that a half a mile away the rear window exploded, blasting glass throughout the roadway and car.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

The rear window exploded into tiny shards into a radius of 15 feet for an unknown reason. No cracks or problems. The window was shut with normal force and exploded. Vehicle was stationary.   Read details...

The Rear Window Defogger problem

I was driving on the interstate, traffic was crawling, it was snowing. All of a sudden my rear window exploded. Sounded like a gunshot. My husband was driving, so I turned to look out the back to see what happened, and low and behold, my rear window was shattered (mostly on the inside of the car)   Read details...


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