2004 Ford Escape visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2004 Ford Escape — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Opened rear window when bolt connecting window to hinge broke. Window shifted downwards and had it not been caught could've shattered and inflicted lacerations to hands, arms, face, and chest. Inspection of blot show corrosion due to being improperly sealed from water and other elements. *tr”
filed May 31, 2014
“The rear hatch glass hinge bolts sheared on both hinges during hatch closure. The rear hatch glass is only held on by rear shocks. The inside bolts both have some corrosion. The rear glass is not damaged. *tr”
filed May 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Escape | 15 | 5% |
| 2020 Escape | 24 | 2% |
| 2019 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 Escape | 8 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.