I just bought a used 2013 Ford Escape SEL and I'm still learning things on it.... but one thing I can't figure out is what the large thing on the windshield is under the rear view mirror - it is oval in shape and about a foot long. I've looked at other Escapes and it doesn't have this thing... I thought maybe it was automatic wipers, but I don't have an "A" on the windshield wiper control (for automatic) so now I'm thinking it is something else... any thoughts?

 

Auto headlight module.

 

Government tracking sensors. lmao.. Light sensors for the lights as above poster mentioned.

 

Rain Sensor for the Auto-Wiper feature. See parts guide at FordParts.com