2011 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 687 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2011 Ford Edge, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (69% of reports).
- 687electrical system complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door ajar: mentioned in 473 of 687 complaints (69%)
- Doors lock: mentioned in 92 of 687 complaints (13%)
- Interior stay: mentioned in 57 of 687 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2011 Ford Edge at $650, and half of them between $550 and $770.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 558 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 687 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 8 | 18% | 4,000 |
| 2023 Edge | 8 | 35% | 8,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 18 | 14% | 10,000 |
| 2021 Edge | 14 | 13% | 26,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 25 | 8% | 21,403 |
| 2019 Edge | 34 | 4% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Edge | 36 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 26 | 2% | 5,308 |
| 2016 Edge | 38 | 4% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Edge | 53 | 7% | 26,500 |
| 2014 Edge | 56 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 854 | 35% | 45,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 462 | 41% | 48,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 687 | 38% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 28 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 17 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 158 | 14% | 85,276 |
| 2007 Edge | 96 | 10% | 92,000 |
| 2004 Edge | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:software
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There was a squeaking sound coming from the…
Back up camera problem. I have reported this before. I have difficulty remembering the date, but since I've reported it before, hopefully you'll find the info. Please help!
Number one my brakes are soft they say needs abs and their is recall but not on My vin number but on Ford edge 2011if it's on one should be on all recall safety is without brakes and my camera is black again recalls on other ford edge but again not mine please help
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Edges have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 687 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2011 Ford Edge (38% of the 1,803 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Edge electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $650 (half paid between $550 and $770), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 473 of 687 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (92).
Other 2011 Ford Edge problems
See all 2011 Ford Edge problems or electrical system problems across all Edge years.