Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (48 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2015 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 32,000 and 64,800 miles, from the 38 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“On 12/31/24 my rear windshield exploded. I had it replaced and on 2/28/25 the rear window has exploded AGAIN!”

Filed Feb 28, 2025

“I believe there's a Manufactuing defect with my rear defrost. I woke up this morning to my back windshield blowing out. The temperature was not cold nor there was nothing felled on it. My car was parked in my driveway.”

Filed Jan 17, 2025

“The vehicle was in park, idling. We heard a pop sound and discovered the rear windshield had exploded. There was no one near or around the vehicle. I had heard this was a common issue with the Ford Edge.”

Filed Jan 27, 2023

“The windshield shattered, no collision. Just simply shattered. Cooler than ambient temperatures outside, I was using the rear defrost before the damage accrued.”

Filed Oct 28, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 131 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 87 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 78 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 33 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 33 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 29 reports
• Sunroof shatters 29 reports