I'm wondering what some of you guys are talking about. Almost all vehicles have some sort of reflection of the dash on the windshield. However, when driving, your eyes are not supposed to be focused on the windshield but out on road. I really fail to see the 'safety' hazard.
If however you still feel its an issue, get a high quality fine polish and literally polish the inside and outside of your windshield. Let it sit out in the sun for a few hours. Then wipe with a microfiber towel both the inside and outside making sure all buffing streaks are gone. If necessary use a high quality glass cleaner to remove all remnants of polish. You will notice your windshield will be much clearer.
Regarding A/C, part of the problem is the Edge has rear seat vents. The extra plumbing reduces air speed (not fan speed) when the a/c is on. You're still getting the same cold air, but at lesser velocity due to the increase in interior vents. Ford should have designed a better impellor for the HVAC system but oh well.
As a side note: If your vehicle has been sitting for sometime in the hot sun. When you first get in, lower all windows. Turn the HVAC system to Dash Vents only and the A/C on. Be sure that the button for recycling the cabin air is off. Turn the fan to Max.
As you drive away, wait about 2 minutes and then switch the HVAC setting to Max A/C. Once you feel the increase in air speed and cooling, raise all windows. You've now just dropped the interior temperature of the vehicle by likely 30 to 40 degrees.
When a vehicle sits in the hot sun without shade, interior temps can reach 120+ degrees. If its only 90 outside, trying to get the a/c to bring the temp from 120 to 75 in 5 minutes is pretty much not gonna happen. However, letting the a/c cool 90 degree air to 75 in 5 minutes is more likely.
Make sense?