2011 Ford Escape visibility/wiper problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2011 Ford Escape — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Escape was parked in driveway when I opened hatchback/lift to retrieve items. Suddenly the windshield shattered. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. There has been no reproduction/confirmation by a dealer. As new owner of the vehicle purchased from dealer, it has been inspected in both VA…”
filed Feb 15, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving 75 mph, the entire rear liftgate window shattered. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed one hinge was holding one side of the liftgate window before detaching completely. The contact stated that the hinges were…”
filed Jul 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Escape | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 40 | 3% |
| 2019 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 7 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 11 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 Escape | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 32 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.