2005 FORD ESCAPE Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Issues in the 2005 FORD ESCAPE
3 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE WHEN SHE ACTIVATED THE DEFROSTER. THE NOISE STOPPED AND SHE PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE EXPLODED OUTWARDS. THE WINDOWS APPEARED TO HAVE BURST FROM WITHIN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
DT: THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WENT OUT IN THE MORNING TO TURN ON THE DEFROSTER. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE WARM UP FOR A WHILE SHE GOT IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK SHE REALIZED BACK WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
WHENEVER USING THE AIR CONDITIONER, USING DASH CONTROLLER TO DIRECT THE AIR OUT THE DASH VENTS, AIR ALSO COMES OUT THE DEFROSTER VENTS, CAUSING CONDENSATION TO FOG UP THE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE SELLING DEALER, SOUTHWAY FORD IN SAN ANTONIO TX, AND RED MCCOMBS FORD IN SAN ANTONIO TX. BOTH DEALERS WERE ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE COMPLAINT, BUT OFFERED NO REPAIR. THEY BOTH CLAIM IT IS A "NORMAL OPERATION" I REQUESTED FROM BOTH DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE THE FORD REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT THE CAR. AS OF YET, NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME. *AK
Other 2005 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Suspension
441 complaints
Structurebody
360 complaints
Electrical System
142 complaints
Engine
130 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
128 complaints
Wheels
98 complaints
Power Train
79 complaints
Unknown Or Other
76 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
68 complaints
Steering
47 complaints
Service Brakes
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Structure
34 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
29 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
28 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
27 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Structureframe And Members
14 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Visibility
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Seat Belts
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System
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Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Batterythermal Management
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint