2016 Ford Edge: Rear window shattered
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Edge report: rear window shattered. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 46,000 miles.
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints for the 2016 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11731337 (filed 04/15/2026): “Saw there was a recall for wiper motor defects for ford explorer and escape, per nhtsa campaign number 26v117. we had intermittent wiper failure with our 2016 ford edge sport years back, which resulted in ford repurchasing the vehicle back through the bbb (ba…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11703694 (filed 12/08/2025): “Manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner: sep 08,2025 manufacturer recall number 25s89 nhtsa recall number 25v572 recall status recall incomplete, remedy not yet available…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace window (12 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $560 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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