2011 Ford Edge Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,803 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Ford Edge, 1% of the 1,803 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I turn on my front wipers they stay on. No matter what. They almost have a mix of their own. They won't turn off. Even f I turn my car off then back on they stay on. I feel like it's more of a distraction when it's not raining having them on.”
NHTSA complaint #11399602, filed 2021-03, 123,000 miles“My wiper blades go will go off about every 5-10 seconds and know is in off position. My vehicle can be in park or in motion and still the same. I've twisted the know on and off and still they will not turn off. Started about 3 weeks ago and still going”
NHTSA complaint #11092385, filed 2018-05, 80,000 miles“Sync/my touch console on 2011 Ford EDGE locks up or goes dead. There is no way to activate the windshield defrost without the touch screen. Dealership service department has been unable to unlock screen. This problem has been widely reported on owners website for the 2011 edges, but Ford does not seem to have a fix for it. It is winter and I need to run defrost.”
NHTSA complaint #10370847, filed 2010-12, 3,565 miles“My 2011 Ford EDGE my touch screen went black. I was away from home and with a black screen I am unable to set temp of heat or air, or control/my window defroster/fogger.”
NHTSA complaint #10993852, filed 2017-06, 82,000 miles“1.the window motor has malfunctioned since I bought this car and has been replaced twice under warranty but same issue continues. When you close the driver window it automatically comes right back down, and takes many attempts to manipulate the window to actually close. 2.my door ajar light indicator came on while door was closed. It leaves the interior light on because of false read indicator. That started a number of electrical malfunctions, including door locking issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550766, filed 2013-11, 49,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10043322Jan 12, 2012Ford/lincoln: in the front door window glass, some model year vehicles may exhibit stress cracks from glass edge.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 | 21 | 2% |
| 2016 | 44 | 5% |
| 2015 | 54 | 7% |
| 2014 | 16 | 4% |
| 2013 | 40 | 2% |
| 2012 | 14 | 1% |
| 2011 | 21 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Edge
687 complaintsBrakes
308 complaintsBody and structure
274 complaintsOther or unknown
257 complaintsExterior lighting
187 complaintsEngine
179 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
172 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
83 complaintsFuel system
78 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaintsSteering
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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