How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA lists 37 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is about 2% of the 2,444 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Edge windshield or wiper issues?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this component area on the 2013 Ford Edge.

At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Ford Edge is 60,000 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to this problem area, though one complaint involved a fire from the rear wiper motor.

How does the 2013 Edge compare to other years for this issue?

The 2013 model year had 37 complaints (2% share), lower in raw share than 2014 (4%), 2015 (7%), and 2016 (5%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.

2013 Ford Edge Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, about 2% of its 2,444 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 60,000, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 37; 2% of 2,444
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the panoramic (vista) sunroof or rear windshield glass spontaneously shattering or cracking, sometimes while the vehicle was parked.
Some describe a windshield crack that spread rapidly across the glass when the defroster was run in cold weather.
One owner reported the rear wiper motor smoking and catching fire while driving about 40 MPH.
Several complaints describe a persistent 'door ajar' warning that keeps interior and dome lights on, which some owners say blinds them or impedes visibility while driving at night.
One owner reported chrome trim on the steering wheel reflecting light and temporarily blinding the driver and passengers.
A sunroof seal was reported to fail, letting water leak in and damage carpet and seats.

When 2013 Ford Edge visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2013, latest Oct 24, 2025.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2014 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (1%)
201121 (1%)
201213 (1%)
201337 (2%)
201414 (4%)
201551 (7%)
201644 (5%)
201720 (1%)
201817 (2%)
201916 (2%)
202013 (4%)
20217 (6%)
20225 (4%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?: NHTSA lists 37 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is about 2% of the 2,444 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Edge windshield or wiper issues?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this component area on the 2013 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Ford Edge is 60,000 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to this problem area, though one complaint involved a fire from the rear wiper motor.
How does the 2013 Edge compare to other years for this issue?: The 2013 model year had 37 complaints (2% share), lower in raw share than 2014 (4%), 2015 (7%), and 2016 (5%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.