2011 Ford Edge Structure Problems
Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2011 Ford Edge, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (72% of reports).
- 274structure complaints
- 51,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $700typical 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 198 of 274 complaints (72%)
- Doors lock: mentioned in 30 of 274 complaints (11%)
- Interior stay: mentioned in 24 of 274 complaints (9%)
- Front driver side: mentioned in 14 of 274 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2011 Ford Edge at $700, and half of them between $580 and $700.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2017), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 222 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 274 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Edge structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Edge | 2 | 9% | 28,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 6 | 2% | 27,510 |
| 2019 Edge | 11 | 1% | 29,006 |
| 2018 Edge | 20 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 26 | 2% | 37,500 |
| 2016 Edge | 32 | 3% | 38,925 |
| 2015 Edge | 51 | 7% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 17 | 4% | 58,500 |
| 2013 Edge | 300 | 12% | 44,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 168 | 15% | 45,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 274 | 15% | 51,500 |
| 2010 Edge | 13 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 4 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 16 | 1% | 76,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 14 | 1% | 51,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The throttle body issues again with the burning smell as well the whole car shut down like the other two times I reported on this website! Please note the team who fixed it last time was at Poway Ford and the main manager from auto maintenance was fired due to attempting to correct the issue on my…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a blank image while in reverse(R), and the side mirrors readjusted at start-up. Additionally, the power seat settings failed to remain programmed, and the power windows failed to roll down as needed. Over…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be registered due to the incomplete recall of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V659000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Edges have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 274 owner complaints about structure for the 2011 Ford Edge (15% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $700 (half paid between $580 and $700), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 198 of 274 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (30).
Other 2011 Ford Edge problems
See all 2011 Ford Edge problems or structure problems across all Edge years.