2010 Ford Escape: Rear window exploded
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Escape report: rear window exploded. CarComplaints.com lists 40 owner complaints, average mileage 45,050 miles.
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints for the 2010 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11604766 (filed 07/26/2024): “The contact owns a 2010 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side and passenger’s side windows and the driver’s and passenger’s side rear windows had rolled down while the vehicle was turned off. no warning light was…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11383787 (filed 12/16/2020): “I drove a short distance to a nearby park, parked the vehicle, took my dog out of the back, and closed the the rear liftgate/hatchback in a normal fashion. we were just walking away from the car when the rear window exploded. it was a loud explosion with fly…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replacement of window (18 reports) ford should repair (4 reports) ford just issued a tsb (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $540 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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