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2003 Ford Escape Visibility problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2003 Ford Escape's visibility & wipers with NHTSA - 1% of all its complaints, most recently on January 16, 2010. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Visibility complaints

Visibility & wipers

Just as I parked my 2003 ford escape in my driveway, I heard a huge crashing sound. The back window had exploded. I called ford company of canada. While, acknowledging that it was a defect and a recurring problem, they would not cover the cost of repair ($360) since the vehicle was out of warranty. The man who fixed the windshield told me that the back window exploding has been an ongoing issue with the ford escape--- more than any other car/truck/suv on the road today. Why hasn't there been a recall? *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10300015
Visibility & wipers

I was in my driveway after running errands and decided to wash pollen off car. Driver's side door was open, so I just "sprinkled" water on the car and when it hit the sunroof, I heard a pop. Looking at top of sunroof I saw nothing unusual. When I opened the inside roof, I saw the glass was all splintered. As I closed the driver's door, the glass all fell onto the inside roof. Guy at ford told me I must've had a crack in the sunroof & when the water hit, it shattered. My windshield did have a crack in it, and that didn't shatter so that blows that theory! 70 Degrees that day.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10192717
Visibility & wipers

Ford taurus 2003, windshield was hit with a stone while driving on highway on may 10, 2007, a chip was visible and within a few days became a 12 inch crack. Had replaced at a cost of $197.34. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10191808
Transmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipersSeats & seat belts

I have an eddie bauer edition expedition (2003) . This unit came with outside rear view mirrors that tilt down and inward when you put the car in reverse to assist you in backing up. The issue I have had since it was purchased new is that the mirrors do not return to thier original position consistently once you put the venicle back into a forward gear. This issue becomes a safety issue once out on the roadways as when I go to pass I can't see if there are any vechicles in the lane I need to get into. Harold...

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zeigler auto group sold me the car in kalamazoo, michigan. They have told me there is no problem with the mirrors and have done so more than once. Can you help get this resolved. The drivers seat also doesn't return to its programed position and this is an imtermitten problem which zeigler had fixed once and its starting to act up again! Also I've had rear end work done more than twice and its starting to howl once again. They actually replaced it once completely and repaired it twice, is thier an issue with the rear ends on this model year? Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration on these matters. Respectfully gary a. Anspaugh

Filed Incident Power train · Visibility · SeatsNHTSA 10128707
Visibility & wipers

Sitting in vehicle in grocery store parking lot and heard loud pop sound. I noticed the rear window had shattered. I later concluded that the rear window shocks had exploded and shattered the rear window.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10127344
Visibility & wipers

The sunroof completely shattered. The consumer stated pieces of glass fell into the front seat. Dealer has been contacted. Please describe further. *Jb

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 10048606
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Problems with vehicle's engine, and windows.*Mr prior to date, vehicle was serviced six times for: difficulty in cranking, clinking noises in the engine and difficulty with the idle. Despite the latest service, cranking and idling continued. Dealer was unable to repair the recurring problems which continued to exist. Consumer later discovered the rear window leaked. Consumer stated vehicle is a defective and inferior product. *Ph *nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10044845

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