Ford Edge Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Ford Edge across 17 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “rear window” (12% of reports).
- 177visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%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.
- Rear window: mentioned in 21 of 177 complaints (12%)
- Panoramic sunroof: mentioned in 15 of 177 complaints (8%)
- Door ajar: mentioned in 13 of 177 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 177 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Edge visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Edge | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 3 | 1% | 3,200 |
| 2019 Edge | 7 | 1% | 7,850 |
| 2018 Edge | 7 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 14 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 31 | 3% | 29,800 |
| 2015 Edge | 43 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 8 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 27 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 9 | 1% | 32,843 |
| 2011 Edge | 14 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 2 | 0% | 49,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Edge | 2 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 3 | 0% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper 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.
The âfixâ for the rear camera has not resolved the issue. My rear camera worked for a short time after the fix was downloaded, but then stopped working. I donât know what to do to fix it.
Saw there was a recall for wiper motor defects for Ford Explorer and Escape, per NHTSA Campaign Number 26V117. We had intermittent wiper failure with our 2016 Ford Edge Sport years back, which resulted in Ford repurchasing the vehicle back through the BBB (back in 2019). If carry-over parts /…
The backup camera malfunctions, and has been doing so for about a year. When the vehicle is put into REVERSE sometimes the camera screen will be black for a few moments, followed by a message that the camera isn't available, and that I should contact my dealer. Sometimes it will come on, but show…
This dealership is a scam, my car isn't even safe to drive because the (PSM) needs to be replaced and none of the modules are communicating but somehow they passed the inspection. I bought this car as is 2/24/26 and 2 days later it started overheating. I took to Big Al's like they recommended and…
Loss of rearview image from backup camera. Intermittent blank, distorted, or inverted image when in reverse. Sometimes says "loss of signal". This reduces the driverâs view of the area behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a backover crash. My 2012 Ford Edge is experiencing the same issues…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 177 owner complaints about visibility/wiper 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/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 21 of 177 complaints, followed by “panoramic sunroof” (15).
Other Ford Edge problems
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- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
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- Structure problems (959)
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