How many 2013 Ford Escape owners reported Visibility & Wipers problems?

NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this area for the 2013 Ford Escape, which is 1% of the 2,749 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Escape wipers or mirrors?

No, the data shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Ford Escape is 58,000 miles.

What specific wiper or mirror issues do owners describe?

Owners describe unpredictable intermittent wiper operation, wipers stopping completely in rain, distorted or moving side mirrors, glare from chrome trim, and moonroof glass shattering while driving.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape.

2013 Ford Escape Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape, 1% of its 2,749 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 38; 1% of 2,749
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Intermittent wiper settings behave unpredictably, sometimes failing to activate and letting rain build up on the windshield.
Wipers stop working entirely while driving in rain, forcing drivers to pull over or continue with reduced visibility.
Side and exterior mirrors show distortion, waviness, or unexpected movement, and some owners report a control module needing replacement.
Panoramic moonroofs reportedly shatter or explode with a loud bang while driving at highway speed, with no prior warning.
Chrome trim around HVAC vents causes glare and reflectivity problems in exterior mirrors on sunny days.

When 2013 Ford Escape visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2012, latest Oct 18, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2017 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Ford Escape owners reported Visibility & Wipers problems?: NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this area for the 2013 Ford Escape, which is 1% of the 2,749 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Escape wipers or mirrors?: No, the data shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Ford Escape is 58,000 miles.
What specific wiper or mirror issues do owners describe?: Owners describe unpredictable intermittent wiper operation, wipers stopping completely in rain, distorted or moving side mirrors, glare from chrome trim, and moonroof glass shattering while driving.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the 38 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape.