Carrier/rack problems of the 2013 Ford Edge

Four problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2013 Ford Edge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the 2013 Edge.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

There is a leak/crack in the fuel neck. Every time I refuel the vehicle, it will not start right away. After a minute it will start. The dealer recommended I spend $600 to replace it. Also, driver window is scraping when it goes up and outside decorative panel paint is fading.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2016

Vehicle was enroute on northbound I-95 in lorton on a Saturday when we heard a loud bang. I pulled over and looked around and under the back of the car. Seeing nothing I got back underway. After a few minutes I starting hearing wind noises. After another few minutes the headliner starting to sag. Turns out the sunroof was shattered in the front and back. The center was still intact but cracking more and more. Taking it into service on Monday.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

While driving, my car made an alert that the left front (driver's) door was ajar although it did not seem to be. I stopped at the next light and reclosed the door yet the alert did not go away until the door was closed aggressively a couple of times. Since that initial incident, this has occurred several times and has gotten to the point that the alert remains on at all times. After tracking down the problem myself I discovered that the problem is primarily due to a design flaw in the door ajar sensor. After consulting with a local Ford dealership and an internet search, it's been discovered this is a persistent problem with the Ford Edge and many other Ford model vehicles which use this same part and always the driver's door (potentially because it's the most used). This is a safety issue and a recall needs to be issued due to the following: 1) the dome light stays on and creates a night driving hazard; 2) the dome light stays on and creates a safety hazard when sitting in a public area at night; 3) the false door ajar signal prevents the driver from recognizing a true door ajar situation; 4) the doors will not lock either while driving or parked.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2014

Back half of the vista roof exploded in all four corners. There are some cracks in the middle of the glass, but the corners are blown out; especially towards the rear. The roof inside the car looks like it was suctioned up. I was driving and heard a very loud pop. When I stopped to and checked the roof I found the broken glass. The car is like new and there had been no prior incidents or damage to it. I take very good care of the car. There was no impact when this happened; I was just driving down the road on a hot summer day. Ford claims they are not responsible. There is no explanation as to how this could happen other than a defect in the glass or installation of it. I have read about several other Ford Edge owners that this has happened to.




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