Wiper problems of the 2017 Ford Edge

15 problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2017 Ford Edge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the 2017 Edge.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2023

On multiple occasions, the climate control system cuts out causing no defrost, the wipers stop working, and while driving the rear brake line failed which almost caused an accident. Ford stated it was outside of the warranty however the vehicle is driven only on streets and seems like a strange failure.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2023

I bought this car used from Honda dealership. It had 84,000 mileage on it and since then. The headlights are so dim and I can’t see you have to drive with high beam on every time I go at night I’ve changed almost we like 56 different types light bulb, but still nothing still worst. If I used one for the manufacturer one it’s nothing it’s literally dark outside. I can’t see nothing and another problem is as the ball joint since I bought it I took it from my first oil change when they did the inspection on the car they told me one of my passenger side ball joint was loose but that time I didn’t have money to repair it because it was almost $5000 they said and I was like I don’t have the money. I’m a college student so and recently my car wheel is to the left side more. Something if there’s anything I can do is there anything y’all can do to help cause I don’t want to get in an accident because of that thing.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the front windshield wipers were activated; however, the passenger’s side windshield wiper was not functioning correctly. The contact stated that the passenger’s side windshield wiper was not contacting the windshield. The contact replaced the windshield wipers however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2023

Panoramic sunroof has wavy cracks and no impact makes from anything hitting it.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2022

Rear window shattered without anything coming in contact with the window.

6 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2021

Rear panoramic sunroof glass curving crack. Parked in driveway when happened. Not moving.

7 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2020

Frst noticed in November the car would not generate heat while at idle. This prevented defrosting of windshield. Noticed heat would return at higher revs, but this also decreased. Noticed fluid level was low added antifreeze and heat returned somewhat but not at idle. Car has 36,200 miles, just off warranty. This is an obvious safety hazard since drivingin winter requires a functioning defroster. Local mechanic noted that check engine light for misfire of cylinder #1 indicated a head gasket leak which was where my coolant was disappearing. There are no signs of outward leaks, or a oder of coolant in the cabin from the heat core. It is now January, and I cannot drive the car due to lack of heat and risk of damage to the engine. Emailed my dealer, but as of yet no response.

8 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2020

Went to wash my 2017 Ford Edge car two weeks ago in my driveway and notice the panoramic roof glass had wavy cracks in it. No chips or leaks just a wavy crack that can be felt from the exterior. Reserched this issue and found it to be common in Edges from 2014 and up to the point that there was a class action lawsuit filed against Ford for not doing anything that was dropped in 2016. I don't know if it's a stress fracture or due to the heat. Ethier way I am concerned the glass is going to fail even more. There are accounts where these roofs have exploded while driving also.

9 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

Spider cracks in stationary part of panoramic sun roof. Took car to dealership who took photos and sent them to Ford. Ford replied saying it was stones that cracked it. My problem, they will not except that there is a problem with their design, putting a stress on the glass.

10 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2019

Crack in vista panaramic for no known reason. Went out to my car this morning to find a large crack in the roof.

11 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

The windshield cracked from a-pillar to a-pillar possibly due to missing spot welds in that area. There are no stone chips visible in the window at all. The window cracks while driving.

12 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2018

Panoramic sun roof cracked suddenly when a door was closed. Car was stationary and door windows were up.

13 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph in the rain, the windshield wiper was activated but failed to function correctly. The vehicle was taken to ricart Ford dealership located at 4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, OH 43125 (614) 836-6260 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Aw.

14 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2017

The front sunroof cracked from the front to the back of the glass. The vehicle was only six weeks old and had been driven only 2,900 miles. The dealer said that they have seen this happen a lot but that the $1,300 repair would not be covered under warranty. Ford motor company confirmed the next day that they would not cover this defect.

15 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2017

The sun visor on the passenger side fell out of the headliner on the mounting side the first time we put it down--it hung down about two inches. Today under rapid acceleration the other side came out of it;s clip fastener and the whole unit fell down about ten inches in front of my wife face. It also appears that the drivers side visor had already been repaired as there are dirty smudges on the underside of the visor. There was also an Edge--2017--on the showroom floor that had the drivers side visor hanging down a couple of inches due to a faulty fastener. . We saw a total of three Edge's including the one we purchased and three of the six visors had the same issue. Ifs a drivers side visor came down the way our passenger side visor did today there is a very good chance of it creating an accident. I am finally having mine repaired tomorrow after waiting two weeks. I have spoken with two service departments who checked service bulletins and they said there had been no reported issues but obviously there is. Also spoke with Ford motor company customer service and got the same story. I have pictures but due to being incompetent with using a computer and iphone I cannot get the pictures to this document. If you send me an email I can attach the photos to a reply.


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