Ford Edge Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Ford Edge across 18 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “sun roof” (13% of reports).
- 147visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun roof: mentioned in 19 of 147 complaints (13%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 14 of 147 complaints (10%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 13 of 147 complaints (9%)
- Sunroof glass: mentioned in 10 of 147 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 147 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford Edge visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 1 | 2% | 2,000 |
| 2023 Edge | 1 | 4% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Edge | 4 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2021 Edge | 5 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 10 | 3% | 25,250 |
| 2019 Edge | 9 | 1% | 51,500 |
| 2018 Edge | 12 | 1% | 59,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 8 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 16 | 2% | 52,000 |
| 2015 Edge | 11 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 8 | 2% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 12 | 0% | 24,169 |
| 2012 Edge | 6 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 7 | 0% | 24,500 |
| 2010 Edge | 3 | 0% | 72,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Edge | 8 | 1% | 38,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 25 | 3% | 3,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Contact owns a 2017 FORD EDGE. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would hesitate and stutter with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds and stops the heat would independently turned off and on in the…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof unexpectedly exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the panoramic sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rearview camera image displayed a white image on the screen. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor had failed on the vehicle for a second time. There was no warning light illuminated. The windshield wiper motor was repaired in 2023; however, the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was contacted; however, the…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud explosion coming from the sunroof of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle vibrated, and the sunroof detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about visibility for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “sun roof”, in 19 of 147 complaints, followed by “rear window” (14).
Other Ford Edge problems
- Electrical System problems (2,619)
- Engine problems (2,609)
- Power Train problems (2,156)
- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
- Air Bags problems (1,306)
- Structure problems (959)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (681)
- Exterior Lighting problems (672)
See all Ford Edge problems.