How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA shows 87 complaints in this area for the 2010 Escape, which is 4% of the 2,068 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape glass or wiper issues?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2010 Escape.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 37,310.5 miles, though several sample complaints describe glass shattering well under that, including some cases below 2,000 miles.

How does the 2010 Escape compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2010 model year has the highest complaint count in this area at 87, well above 2011's 45 and most later years, which sit in the teens or lower.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this category for the 2010 Escape lists 9 injuries and 1 crash, with no fires reported.

2010 Ford Escape Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 87 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, about 4% of that year's 2,068 total complaints. There is no related recall on file, and the median mileage at failure was 37,310.5 miles, though many glass failures happened at very low mileage.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 87; 4% of 2,068
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 37,311 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear liftgate glass spontaneously shatters or explodes when the hatch is closed normally, sometimes sending shards several feet and cutting owners nearby.
Side rear windows have shattered without warning while the vehicle was parked or driving at highway speeds.
Sunroof glass has cracked or exploded with a loud pop while driving, in some cases with no impact or object involved.
Windshields have shown a heat-shimmer or distortion defect that worsens at night or in rain, persisting even after Ford replaced the glass under warranty.
Several of these glass failures occurred at very low mileage, some under 2,000 miles, well before typical wear would explain a failure.

When 2010 Ford Escape visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2010, latest Jul 26, 2024.

87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q3; peak 2010 Q4 (8).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201087 (4%)
201145 (3%)
201220 (3%)
201338 (1%)
201425 (1%)
201519 (2%)
201619 (2%)
201715 (1%)
201812 (1%)
20193 (1%)
202064 (4%)
202122 (6%)
20223 (1%)
20233 (3%)
20241 (1%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA shows 87 complaints in this area for the 2010 Escape, which is 4% of the 2,068 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape glass or wiper issues?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category for the 2010 Escape.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 37,310.5 miles, though several sample complaints describe glass shattering well under that, including some cases below 2,000 miles.
How does the 2010 Escape compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2010 model year has the highest complaint count in this area at 87, well above 2011's 45 and most later years, which sit in the teens or lower.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this category for the 2010 Escape lists 9 injuries and 1 crash, with no fires reported.