3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,333 miles

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problem #3

Jan 102011

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
I was driving down the freeway this morning and my sunroof exploded! the sound it made was a loud pow, and some glass shards fell onto my seats. There were no large trucks around or sight of debris flying my way. I have to wait a few days for the glass to be shipped from Ford before I can have it installed, and I have to pay the deductible of $500 through my insurance, and there is no guarantee that this won't happen again. I've seen many complaints online of the sunroof exploding in Ford, and it's not likely that a rock can cause this kind of damage on top of a car. Ford should be providing warranties for this type of defect.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #2

May 242010

Escape

  • 70,000 miles
Sunroof shattered in our 2005 Ford Escape for no reason. Luckily we were not driving at the time. Ford would not cover the defect. When checking on line there seems to be alot of complaints about this including times when the glass broke while driving. Ordered new glass for sunroof at my own expense.

- Ocean Gate, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 252004

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving sun roof exploded. Consumer pulled over. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.

- Holland, MI, USA

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