Ford Edge Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14,083 owner complaints and 43 safety recalls on file for the Ford Edge, across 19 model years (2004–2024). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (2,446). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Ford Edge years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Edge year: 2011, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Edge: 2,446 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2011 Edge: 1,803 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2017 Edge: 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Edge: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2023 Edge: 23 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2024 Edge: 44 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Edge problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 2,619 | 19 | 14 |
| Engine problems | 2,609 | 18 | 14 |
| Power Train problems | 2,156 | 18 | 34 |
| Service Brakes problems | 1,815 | 19 | 68 |
| Air Bags problems | 1,306 | 18 | 110 |
| Structure problems | 959 | 17 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 681 | 15 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 672 | 18 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 561 | 17 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 532 | 14 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 430 | 17 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 342 | 17 | 18 |
| Back Over Prevention problems | 311 | 13 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 233 | 15 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 180 | 11 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 177 | 17 | 1 |
| Wheels problems | 173 | 15 | 8 |
| Visibility problems | 147 | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 135 | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension problems | 117 | 16 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 99 | 15 | 12 |
| Seats | 83 | 15 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 82 | 16 | 8 |
| Tires | 59 | 14 | 1 |
| Equipment | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 11 | 5 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Edge problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2020: power train (188) · engine (51)
- 2019: power train (462) · engine (158)
- 2018: engine (463) · engine and engine cooling (178) · power train (83)
- 2017: engine (701) · engine and engine cooling (266) · power train (148) · service brakes (124) · service brakes, hydraulic (109)
- 2016: engine (331) · steering (102) · service brakes (99) · engine and engine cooling (89) · power train (88) · service brakes, hydraulic (76)
- 2015: engine (194) · power train (118) · service brakes, hydraulic (78) · service brakes (77) · electrical system (53) · structure (51)
- 2014: service brakes (57) · electrical system (56) · power train (56)
- 2013: electrical system (854) · service brakes (531) · structure (300) · exterior lighting (191) · engine (168) · power train (160) · service brakes, hydraulic (105) · fuel/propulsion system (93) · latches/locks/linkages (77) · vehicle speed control (57)
- 2012: electrical system (462) · service brakes (247) · structure (168) · exterior lighting (84) · engine (60)
- 2011: electrical system (687) · structure (274) · service brakes (261) · exterior lighting (187) · engine (179) · power train (172) · vehicle speed control (88) · latches/locks/linkages (83) · fuel/propulsion system (57)
- 2010: air bags (287) · service brakes (162) · power train (52)
- 2009: air bags (132)
- 2008: air bags (438) · power train (277) · electrical system (158) · engine (91) · vehicle speed control (91) · service brakes (77) · exterior lighting (69) · fuel/propulsion system (58)
- 2007: air bags (330) · power train (193) · fuel/propulsion system (105) · electrical system (96) · engine (88) · service brakes (87)
All Ford Edge model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 44 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Edge | 23 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Edge | 132 | 5 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Edge | 112 | 7 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Edge | 324 | 4 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Edge | 770 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 Edge | 840 | 7 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Edge | 1,374 | 8 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 Edge | 923 | 7 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Edge | 729 | 7 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Edge | 383 | 3 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Edge | 2,446 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Edge | 1,134 | 3 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Edge | 1,803 | 3 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Edge | 673 | 6 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Edge | 261 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Edge | 1,120 | 6 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Edge | 989 | 5 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Edge | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Edge years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2011 (1,803), 2013 (2,446) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Edge year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Edge?
Electrical System, with 2,619 complaints across 19 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
43 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.