How many visibility and wipers complaints does the 2016 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2016 Escape, about 2% of the model year's 1,123 total complaints.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Escape windshield or wipers?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category.

At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 23,800 miles.

Have the sunroof or windshield issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Escape.

2016 Ford Escape Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape, 2% of its 1,123 total complaints. There are no related recalls, no crashes, no fires, and no injuries tied to this area. Median mileage at failure is 23,800.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 19; 2% of 1,123
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 23,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof glass panels reportedly explode or shatter while driving at highway speeds, with glass falling inside the vehicle.
Windshield wipers reportedly stop working entirely, sometimes for days, then resume without repair.
Owners report water entering the cabin through the driver and passenger side windows during rain.
Rear or front windshields reportedly crack or shatter repeatedly with no apparent impact, in one case twice within weeks.
Some owners describe whistling noise from the front windshield along with a visible gap between the windshield and trim.
Wipers reportedly jam mid-windshield during light rain, blocking the driver's view.

When 2016 Ford Escape visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 20, 2016, latest Aug 23, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2024 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 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 wipers complaints does the 2016 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2016 Escape, about 2% of the model year's 1,123 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Escape windshield or wipers?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint category.
At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 23,800 miles.
Have the sunroof or windshield issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Escape.