2015 Ford Edge Visibility Problems

On 12/31/24 my rear windshield exploded. I had it replaced and on 2/28/25 the rear window has exploded AGAIN!

NHTSA ID

11645472

Incident

Feb 28, 2025

I believe there's a Manufactuing defect with my rear defrost. I woke up this morning to my back windshield blowing out. The temperature was not cold nor there was nothing felled on it. My car was parked in my driveway.

NHTSA ID

11636581

Incident

Jan 17, 2025

The panoramic sun roof has cracked suddenly due to stress. There was no damage or fracture due to an impact from a rock or other outside projectile. The glass roof has simply begun to fail due to stress. I am having this issue repaired next week, but I have taken pictures for documentation. I was able to find forums online where numerous people have complained about this issue with what appears to be years 2015-2017 Ford Edges.

NHTSA ID

11602991

Incident

Jul 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the defroster was activated, however, the defroster did not defrost and was inoperable. The contact's visibility was impaired, and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed HVAC housing and HVAC housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

NHTSA ID

11579864

Incident

Nov 28, 2023

Mileage

125,000 mi

At interstate highway speed and without warning, front panel of panoramic sunroof (Vista Roof) shattered, throwing shards of glass upward, rearward, and down into the sunshade. The closed cloth constructed sunshade was the only thing that prevented a barrage of glass fragments from injuring passengers in our vehicle, as the pieces remaining on the top of the sunshade were numerous. There was no warning for this, nor environmental cause that we could see. Incident happened on a rural stretch of highway, so other cars were not impacted. In a more densely traveled area and if the sunshade were open, this could have caused injury. Vehicle is being repaired by a dealer-group-affiliated body shop. Two of the manufacturer's dealerships were consulted and denied this being experienced before. They indicated this was not a repair covered by warranty or extended service contract and referred us to glass or body repair shops for advice and repair. The contact stated the driver of the vehicle suffered eye irritation for approximately two weeks following the incident before consulting a physician. Physician referred patient to an eye specialist who examined the eye and removed what was described as a clear piece of debris.

NHTSA ID

11522828

Incident

Mar 21, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 43 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. The contact pulled over and observed that the sunroof had shattered. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,004.

NHTSA ID

11519782

Incident

Apr 28, 2023

Mileage

116,004 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a loud abnormal sound while attempting to open the rear sunroof. The contact then stated that the sunroof failed to open and became stuck. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sunroof needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact then stated that he noticed that the rear sunroof glass was cracked. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The consumer stated repairs were made on the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11514211

Incident

Mar 28, 2023

Mileage

85,000 mi

The vehicle was in park, idling. We heard a pop sound and discovered the rear windshield had exploded. There was no one near or around the vehicle. I had heard this was a common issue with the Ford Edge.

NHTSA ID

11503928

Incident

Jan 27, 2023

(First incident) Went to replace wiper blades as they were chattering. Lifted driver side arm and wiper blade fell right off without any intervention. (Second incident) Installed Bosch Icon wiper blades as they were supposed to be the best on the market. My wife was driving home at the start of the blizzard 12/21/2022 in Iowa and once again, the driver’s side wiper blade fell off while in use. Extremely dangerous situation for her and everyone else she met on the highway.

NHTSA ID

11498525

Incident

Dec 21, 2022

I used the remote start to warm up my car, went outside got in shut my car door and before I could push the break and hit the start button my rear window shattered.

NHTSA ID

11495484

Incident

Nov 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 58 MPH, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

NHTSA ID

11493417

Incident

Nov 12, 2022

Mileage

123,000 mi

The windshield shattered, no collision. Just simply shattered. Cooler than ambient temperatures outside, I was using the rear defrost before the damage accrued.

NHTSA ID

11491251

Incident

Oct 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in the rain with the windshield wipers set on high, the driver’s side wiper blade detached. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store and the blades were replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis. The failure recurred again with the driver’s side blade. Later the passenger’s side blade detached. The vehicle was taken an auto parts store and the Rain-X blades were replaced. The contact researched the failure online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ID

11462085

Incident

May 15, 2019

Mileage

55,000 mi

Vehicle was parked inside my garage I had used earlier in the day. I heard a loud noise and went out to find the rear window had exploded on its own . There was bits of glass all over the garage floor and cracks running through the window and I could hear it popping as I stood there. Dealer stated this is not covered. The window was not damaged prior to exploding . When I contacted Safelite, they asked if it was an Edge, they had been seeing a few of them. I have photos available.

NHTSA ID

11452268

Incident

Feb 14, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE OPENED THE SUN SHADE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

NHTSA ID

11414582

Incident

Apr 17, 2021

Mileage

55,000 mi

THE APIM MODULE WENT BAD AND THE SCREEN IS OUT IN THE TOUCHSCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE TO TOUCH. I CAN'T ACCESS THE ANY OF THE CONTROLS AND FOR CLIMATE OR ENTERTAINMENT OR ANYTHING. I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE DEFROST ON TO TAKE THE KEEP THE WINDSHIELD FORM FOGGING UP. THE OTHER PROBLEM WAS THAT THE THE TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN AND IT WON'T RELEASE.

NHTSA ID

11396998

Incident

Feb 10, 2021

2015 FORD EDGE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAS CRACKED TWO TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 2017. OUT FORD DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT WARRANTY IT BECAUSE THEY SAID IT HAD TO HAVE COME FROM A ROCK CHIP. THIS TIME I JUST WENT THROUGH MY INSURANCE, BUT IT WAS THE SAME CRACKS, THAT JUST SUDDENLY APPEAR. I DIDN'T HEAR A ROCK HIT EITHER TIME. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT SUNROOF ALSO GOT REALLY SLOW WHEN CLOSING AND STOPPED SEALING ALL THE WAY. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED IN 2016 AND THEN AGAIN IN 2019.

NHTSA ID

11396736

Incident

May 3, 2016

LIFT GATE WINDOW RANDOMLY SHATTERED AT BASE WITH NO KNOWN TRAUMA TO WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

NHTSA ID

11394364

Incident

Jan 31, 2021

Mileage

54,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2015 EDGE ARE EXTREMELY WEAK ON LOW BEAM. THERE IS NO PERIPHERAL LIGHTING AT ALL. I CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT SAFELY WITHOUT HAVING MY HIGH BEAMS ON. THIS IS SCARY AND DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID

11389359

Incident

Aug 1, 2020

Mileage

34,000 mi

SOMETIME OVER THE NIGHT THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED AND MY WIFE'S 2015 FORD EDGE SPORT. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50 IN OUR GARAGE. SHE NOTICED BROKEN GLASS ON THE GROUND BEFORE LEAVING FOR WORK. THE REAR DEFROST WAS NOT BEING USED AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST SITTING IN OUR GARAGE. I TOOK QUITE A FEW PHOTOS AND I BEGAN LOOKING INTO OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE TO FIND THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. I'M GLAD SHE WAS NOT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME IT BROKE. GLASS HAS CONTINUED TO FALL INTO THE BACK EVERY TIME YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. I'LL FIRST CONTACT FORD TO SEE IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS COVERED BEFORE LOOKING INTO SAFELITE AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN BEFORE THIS IS FIXED.

NHTSA ID

11384326

Incident

Dec 21, 2020

Mileage

80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE DAMAGE AND CONCLUDED NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE. WHILE INVESTIGATING (ONLINE REPORTS AND SPEAKING WITH REPAIR SPECIALISTS) THE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE MAY BE RELATED TO THE HEATING STRIPS (FOR DEFROSTING) IN THE WINDOW.

NHTSA ID

11376956

Incident

Oct 24, 2020

Mileage

60,000 mi

THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAS SPIDER WEB CRACKS. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE WINDOW OR CAR AND NO EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGE. IT WAS IN THE GARAGE WHEN WE NOTICED IT. *TR

NHTSA ID

11320667

Incident

Mar 9, 2020

Mileage

89,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS INSIDE AT WORK AND THE 2015 EDGE WAS JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. SHE GOT IN AFTER WORK AND STARTED THE CAR AND BOOM THE BACK WINDOW JUST SHATTERS. NOT REMOTE STARTED OR ANYTHING. IT WAS ABOUT 27DEGREES F OUTSIDE. THE WINDOW LITERALLY BROKE AT ALL 4 CORNERS. I HAVE READ THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA FOR THIS ISSUE BUT NOT ONE HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO START XMAS IS WITH A $600 REPAIR BILL SINCE FORD SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ID

11290108

Incident

Dec 18, 2019

Mileage

35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2015 FORD EDGE AND AS I WAS DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED MY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOTHING HIT MY CAR. I CAME OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, INSPECTED THE REAR WINDOW AND IT HAD BEGAN TO FALL APART. I CONTACTED FORD AND THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. I DID A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT MANY FORD CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

11286873

Incident

Dec 3, 2019

Mileage

66,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING AND I HEARD A HUGE LOUD NOISE. I WALKED OVER TO MY VEHICLE AND THE REAR WINDSHIELD HAD COMPLETELY BLEW OUT AND SHATTERED.

NHTSA ID

11282860

Incident

Nov 27, 2019

Mileage

80,000 mi