2006 Ford Escape Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Ford Escape, 5% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the freeway and the back passenger window shattered completely. No other cars were around me and the car had been warmed up for quite a while and there was no way someone could have shot or thrown something to have reached me as well as going 70mph. Also there was no evidence of a bullet or rock.”
NHTSA complaint #11156698, filed 2018-12, 170,000 miles“My car was parked in the drive way, no one was in or around it. I was looking out the front window watching it snow outside when I saw the rear window glass explode and glass flew all over the drive way. The broken glass was very easy to see because of the fresh snow on the drive way. Once again no one was near or in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10562285, filed 2014-01, 124,000 miles“I drove my car from my home, to work that morning. It was a little chilly so I turned on my rear defrost so I could see out the back window. I drove my normal commute, about 7 minutes to work, parked my car, and went inside. Within 20 minutes I heard a loud bang, and noticed that my back window was blown out and exploded all over the parking lot. I had to call my insurance and file a claim to have the window replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10372714, filed 2010-12, 87,000 miles“2006 Ford Escape xlt - like many others, my rear window shattered for no reason. Had glass/rear wiper replaced but was then blowing fuses. So now have to have the rear wiper motor replaced on top of the glass. I have read several complaints of same issue but still no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10372078, filed 2010-12, 74,569 miles“Rear window exploded proceeding at green light, in traffic, at 10 MPH. Defrosters and wipers were on due to light rain. Loud bang and glass filled the vehicle. Stopped vehicle to investigate. No foreign objects found to rule out foul play. No other damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10435241, filed 2011-11, 145,600 milesRelated recalls
- 05V520000Nov 9, 2005On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output…Covers: Ford Escape 2006, Taurus 2006, Lincoln Navigator 2006 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10018747Nov 14, 2005Windshield washer inoperative - hose disconnected.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 26 | 7% |
| 2020 | 71 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 20 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 1% |
| 2013 | 38 | 1% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 45 | 3% |
| 2010 | 90 | 4% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 29 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 36 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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