Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Escape has 25 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
25
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
00V387002
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2017 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE REAR WINDOW OF OUR ESCAPE EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. IT WAS JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. |
| Dec 22, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF G... |
| Jul 27, 2014 | VISIBILITY | SITTING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND REAR GLASS SHATTERED INTO CAR. *TR |
| Feb 1, 2014 | VISIBILITY | I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN WI, AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE REAR ... |
| Oct 3, 2011 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IN RAINY ... |
| Jul 20, 2011 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS ON THE REAR DOOR SHATTERE... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | VISIBILITY | THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE THAT WAS PARKED IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE EXPLODED SOMETIME DURIN... |
| Dec 20, 2007 | VISIBILITY | I AM HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN EA0515. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID IT HAS SEEN THE PROBLEM B... |
| Apr 21, 2005 | VISIBILITY | ON OR AROUND APRIL 15, 2005 MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE VIN [XXX]SUNROOF BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THAT IS, THE ... |
| Feb 23, 2005 | VISIBILITY | WHILE PARKED, THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED OUT OF THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE M... |
| Feb 11, 2005 | VISIBILITY | CONTROL KNOB FOR HEATING/AIR CONDITIONG SWITCH BROKE OFF. *JB |
| Nov 29, 2004 | VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD WIPER QUITS. FORD WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 00V387002/FORD RECALL NO.... |
| Nov 27, 2004 | VISIBILITY | WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THE RECALL HA... |
| Nov 4, 2002 | VISIBILITY | CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND ... |
| Dec 9, 2000 | VISIBILITY | EXPERIENCING AN ODOR AND FUMES COMING IN THROUGH VENTS. *AK |
| Nov 18, 2000 | VISIBILITY | WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NAMED IN THIS COMPLAINT IN OCT. 2000 AND WITHIN FOUR DAYS OF THE PURCHASE R... |
| Oct 14, 2000 | VISIBILITY | FUEL VAPORS ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA VENTILATION DUCTS. *AK |
| Oct 11, 2000 | VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT OPERATING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WAITED FOR PARTS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE... |
| Oct 11, 2000 | VISIBILITY | CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND IT WAS RAINING, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. D... |
| Oct 1, 2000 | VISIBILITY | WHEN TURNING REAR DEFOGGER ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WHEN CONSUMER TURNS VEHICLE OFF REAR DEFOGG... |