2008 Ford Edge Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“On saturday, november 16th. Between the hours of 5pm and 7pm, while driving, we were heard a popping noise from the front of the car. We also noticed the windshield cracking and thought the noise was from the window cracking. When we arrived home, the car was in the garage sitting and we heard the car pop again. The same thing happened sunday while going to church and home. Monday morning on the 19th, my wife parked in the school parking lot to attend a school meeting and when she came out, the hood was up and the front was popped up. …”

“Driving home from work on hwy 99 I heard a loud pop (sounded like a gunshot) and heard the sound of glass. I pulled off the freeway and discovered my sunroof had completely exploded. I was alone on the road and was nowhere near an overpass where something could have fallen on it. It was a cold day and the heater was on so there was a temperature difference. I drove the car to Ford after calling my insurance company. I was told today that there was no structural defect so Ford was not responsible for the replacement. It is 1300 dollars for a new sunroof, 10 days before christmas. …”

“Enclosed are a description and the other information about the Ford EDGE you requested. This is a part of what was sent to the Ford motor company after the sunroof claim was denied on the basis that they feel something from the outside hit the sunroof. On july 24, 2008 at about 8:00 pm, my brother in laws was driving my car on interstate 75 just north of bowling green, ohio. He was driving 60-65 MPH with the windows up, air conditioner on, and the sunroof closed. As he was driving, he reports a sudden explosion in the car, like he was shot. …”

“My family and I were driving down the freeway when the panoramic moonroof on my 2008 Ford EDGE shattered. We were not near an underpass or close to another vehicle. It does not appear to have been caused by any foreign object. We heard a loud pop, which my husband thought was a gun shot. He felt the shade and could feel pieces of glass weighing the shade down. He pulled over to inspect the roof. The entire glass was shattered, but sticking together for the most part. The edges were crumbling as were parts throughout in the center. As we drove home more pieces of glass started crumbling off. …”

“While driving down the road, my sunroof completely shattered. Today was very hot approximately 110 f. Upon inspection of the sunroof, there were no striking marks. The event was so fast and loud, some debris blew back onto following vehicles creating a hazard. At this time, the vehicle is at the dealership for assessment. The vehicle is a 2007 Ford EDGE with less than 9000 miles.”