How many 2012 Ford Escape owners reported visibility and wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2012 Ford Escape, which is 3% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape rear window shattering?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint area for the 2012 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do rear window problems typically show up on the 2012 Escape?

The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 50,000 miles.

Did any of these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 20 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Escape.

2012 Ford Escape Visibility & Wipers Problems

Owners filed 20 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, 3% of its 599 total complaints. The most reported issue is the rear liftgate window spontaneously shattering, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 20; 3% of 599
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear liftgate or hatch glass spontaneously shatters or explodes while parked or driving, sometimes with a loud bang and flying glass.
Rear window leaks water into the cabin, causing fogged windows, wet carpet, and staining or moisture inside the brake light and door electrical components.
Rear windshield wiper has only two speed settings and fails to fully clear the glass in rainy conditions.
Interior trim and dashboard vents create glare or reflections on the windshield and side mirrors, obstructing the driver's view in sunny conditions.
Hatch glass fractures simply from closing the hatch, without any prior impact.

When 2012 Ford Escape visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2012, latest Oct 16, 2019.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Oct 2019; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 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 2012 Ford Escape owners reported visibility and wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 20 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2012 Ford Escape, which is 3% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape rear window shattering?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint area for the 2012 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do rear window problems typically show up on the 2012 Escape?: The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 50,000 miles.
Did any of these visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 20 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Escape.