Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield exploded. There was no impact to the rear windshield that could have caused it to shatter. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Wipers won't shut off, they randomly turn on even while driving on sunny days. Anti-lock brake system acts up, but sensor doesn't detect that there's an issue with it. Causes problems stopping when acting up. No warning lights come on to show that there's anything wrong, just can't really stop.
The "Vista" sunroof on my car is stuck open. This allows rain to come into my car providing hazardous driving conditions. The Ford dealer wants $4000 to repair & $500 to close. I've asked Ford several times for a detailed breakdown of costs, they have not provided anything to date.
While driving the car on the highway, the upper panoramic roof glass violently exploded and sent shattered glass to the following cars. The sudden explosion diverted my attention to the red which would have caused a serious accident.
The driver's door light ajar sensor stays on even after the door is shut and keeps the interior dome light on. This has been happening on and on again off again basis for years. Recently it is happening all the time. When we get in and start the car no matter how many times the door is opened and shut the notice stays on. This will then continue as long as the car is in reverse and makes backing up at night very hard as you can't see with the interior lights on. When backing from the driveway into the street you cannot see if there is traffic. When the car is put in drive the dome light will finally go out after a short period of time. If we park the car and lock it the dome light will stay on for 5 or more minutes as it registers as the front door being ajar. Neighbors have stopped at our home to tell us we left our interior lights on.
Wipers have a mind of their own coming on when ever they want to and run on intermittent. You could start the car and the wipers start. During love bug season smearing love bug guts all over the window. Causing a distraction, not only to you but to other drivers. Trying to fiddle with the wiper control trying to get it to stop. I took the car to nick nicholas Ford in crystal river fl on 8-26-15 am. They said they looked at it and there was nothing wrong. Drove to work and at 11:00 am on 8-26-15 it started again and about every 35 seconds they wipe across the dry windshield. I checked on the internet and others are having the same problem.
Interior lighting stays on when in park or driving because of door switch malfunction saying door is ajar when it is in fact closed creates driving hazard when lights will not turn off and glaring off windshield making driving at night dangers please make a recall and fix this issue.
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
Car was operated in cold weather on Monday 12/28 and the rear defroster was activated. Car sat in garage from 12/28 evening thru 12/30 afternoon. Sometime after 10:00 pm on the 29th dec, the rear window exploded. Vehicle was stationary in the garage
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.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2011 Ford Edge, 1% of the model year's 1,803 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Edge window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2011 Ford Edge, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 55,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.