2018 Ford Edge Visibility Problems

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 not repaired. The dealer was not contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

NHTSA ID

11718725

Incident

Feb 18, 2026

Mileage

119,000 mi

Rear window shattered without any warning or contact. Car was not running at the time.

NHTSA ID

11699193

Incident

Nov 13, 2025

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 dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 42,399.

NHTSA ID

11672274

Incident

Jul 9, 2025

Mileage

42,399 mi

When I got into my vehicle one morning after it had been parked outside overnight the panoramic sun/moonroof glass looked like it had big cracks throughout, but initially thought it was just puddled water outlines since we'd had a good rain event overnight. After vehicle dried later that day I still saw the lines and when I investigated I could feel the cracks/crevices in the outer glass but it had not cracked on the inner layer of glass. I am not certain if that cracking happened overnight in the rain and/or night cold temp fluctuations in WI, or whether it had started smaller earlier in the week and hadn't immediately noticed it. I am not aware of any stones or hail hitting it that could have pinpointed the cause & and the repair technicians did not find any indication of an impact point which could have been the starting point. I have been limiting my driving until I get it fixed to ensure it doesn't either crack all the way thru and let moisture inside and cause interier damage or completely break apart and fly off into roadway while I'm driving

NHTSA ID

11581918

Incident

Mar 30, 2024

Windshield wiperblades motor out not working. On wiper blade makes a noise the other wiper blade comes up and doesn't go back down

NHTSA ID

11571197

Incident

Feb 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, she heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the sunroof before the sunroof glass panel cracked. The contact drove to her residence, where she noticed that the sunroof glass was significantly cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that they could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11516494

Incident

Apr 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that a crack extending approximately 4 feet had developed in the large glass sunroof panel. The contact indicated that no object had struck the sunroof to cause the crack. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 74,600.

NHTSA ID

11509344

Incident

Feb 20, 2023

Mileage

74,600 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the HVAC system failed to work as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where coolant was added to the vehicle; however, the failure recurred, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where a spark plug was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as coolant fluid leaking into the engine causing engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11503672

Incident

Jan 1, 2023

Mileage

70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard a sound like a gun shot and observed sunroof glass had detached and fallen onto the highway. The contact stated she pulled over to look at the sunroof and saw that the front edge of the sunroof had shattered; however, the remaining glass was cracked. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The contact had taken the vehicle to be repaired and used a rental car during that time.

NHTSA ID

11484083

Incident

Sep 10, 2022

Mileage

42,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the front windshield wipers failed to operate intermittently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11461746

Incident

Apr 1, 2021

Mileage

50,000 mi

My wife was driving home from work when she said she heard what sounded like a gun shot! She was very very alarmed by it!! When she got home found that the panoramic sunroof exploded! I will take it to the dealer tomorrow!

NHTSA ID

11448295

Incident

Jan 20, 2022

The rear roof glass spontaneously started cracking in a large area.

NHTSA ID

11439768

Incident

Nov 8, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the contact heard a loud explosion. The contact pulled over and checked outside of the vehicle but did not see any damage. The contact restarted the vehicle and started driving and heard wind inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle and became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered. There was no impact to the sunroof that could have caused the sunroof to shatter. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11427004

Incident

Jul 27, 2021

Mileage

68,000 mi

Sun/panoramic glass roof shattered for no reason.

NHTSA ID

11417836

Incident

May 19, 2021

MY SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.

NHTSA ID

11340373

Incident

Jul 19, 2020

Mileage

50,000 mi

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING AS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SPEED WAS LESS THAN 15 MPH WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, APPROACHING STOP SIGN. WINDOW GLASS RAINED INTO VEHICLE IN SMALL PIECES. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 22,000 MILES WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD REFUSED TO COVER REPAIR. ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW EXTENT OF GLASS LOSS AND SIZE OF PIECES.

NHTSA ID

11266490

Incident

Oct 4, 2019

Mileage

22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED AND GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERRY FORD LINCOLN OF SAN LUIS (844-519-2241, LOCATED AT 12200 LOS OSOS VALLEY RD, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD COVER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,200. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ID

11181141

Incident

Feb 17, 2019

Mileage

3,200 mi

DURING ANY HEAVY RAIN WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON FULL, THERE'RE NOT FAST ENOUGH TO GIVE YOUR CLEAR VISIBILITY, MAKING DRIVING IN THE RAIN VERY DANGEROUS. MY OTHERS FORD CARS DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE SET TO FULL SETTING THEY ARE MUCH FASTER THAN ON THE FORD EDGE. I SEE THIS AS AN SERIOUS. DANGEROUS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11143504

Incident

Oct 27, 2018

Mileage

5,700 mi