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
2011 Ford Edge visibility problems
moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
When does it fail?
Of the 13 visibility complaints filed for the 2011 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2011 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most visibility failures cluster between 7,000 and 113,000 miles, with the median around 62,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 7,000; a quarter make it past 113,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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