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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2020 Ford Edge Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
4%of 326 total for the year
Median mileage
23,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Ford Edge, 4% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On july 4,2020 at approx 10:15am I was driving on pa 663 highway. Out of no where, I hear this loud boom. Car in front of me kept going, car in back of me getting closer as I slow down and pull off to the side of highway. Car behind me kept going. I get out of car and find my panoramic sunroof shattered. I had the cover closed so glass was caught inside cover. I look inside cover and find nothing but shattered glass. I call Ford roadside assistance. While I wait for driver, I take pictures. Driver arrives and tows car to nearest Ford dealer which is 100 miles from my home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11338001, filed 2020-07, 907 miles

“The rear view camera glitches and the display is either blacked out or scattered. The motion sensor does not always work when this happens. I was not aware of an on coming car while backing up causing a safety risk. The screen will start glitching and become distorted while I am already backing up, making it hard to know where the objects are. There are not any warning lights to indicate a problem. I brought the car to the service center at the dealership from where I purchased it, They said I would have to pay for a new camera. …”

NHTSA complaint #11664570, filed 2025-06

“On 10/22/2022 while driving on a highway at the posted speed limit, without warning the Panorama Sun Roof exploded showering shards of glass on Myself and My Wife. The glass sunroof was properly closed but the inside headliner panel was open to enjoy the sun. The moderate average temperature outside at this time was approximately 68 degrees. This vehicle currently has approximately 12,250 miles on it. When the sunroof suddenly exploded, my wife sustained cuts to her hand and both of us were covered in shredded glass, including tiny glass shards embedded in our scalps. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490440, filed 2022-10

“Is cutting out when going, camera is failing, heated mirrors are not working, 10 codes are showing up on mechanics scan tool. Took to ford dealership they disregarded my concern and only changed differential fluid for a weird sound concern that is already on a recall but didn’t include this vin and didn’t check for any other diagnosis. Been to 3 shops nobody is figuring it out.”

NHTSA complaint #11697101, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded and completely fractured into several pieces. The contact stated that the glass fragments fell inside the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11668534, filed 2025-06, 55,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202314%
202254%
202176%
2020134%
2019162%
2018182%
2017212%
2016445%
2015547%
2014164%
2013402%
2012141%
2011211%
201051%
200931%
200891%
2007283%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Edge

Transmission and drivetrain
190 complaints
Engine
51 complaints
Other or unknown
50 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
21 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology