Two problems related to side/rear glass have been reported for the 2008 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2008 Escape.
Both of the hinges on the rear liftgate glass were cracked and splitting. The local dealer said that this could allow the rear glass to fall off in traffic causing both damage to my truck and to other motorist. I feel that this is a safety issue and should be recalled as an inferior part for Ford to be using on their vehicles.
Rear window glass explosively shattered while vehicle parked in garage. Research on internet shows this is not a unique problem and has happened to others with this kind of vehicle and this vehicle year. Seems like a potentially dangerous situation. Luckily, nobody was nearby when it happened.