Visibility Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 477 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (237 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (76 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Ford Escape

The Wiper problem

Liftgate hinge cover loose on car but not under the recall. Caused back glass to shatter while driving   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver's side front door was making an abnormally loud squeaking noise. The door was hard to close. The driver had to jiggle the door for it to completely close. The driver's side front window was difficult to go down.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline), 26v123000 (back over prevention), and 26v117000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, there was an unusual noise detected before the failure. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, there was an extremely loud boom.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, an explosive noise was heard coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed that the sun roof exploded without warning or an impact. There were no injuries.   Read details...




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