2013 Ford Edge Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 105 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 Ford Edge, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 107,126 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (57% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Brake booster: mentioned in 60 of 105 complaints (57%)
  • Pedal depressed: mentioned in 43 of 105 complaints (41%)
  • Went floorboard: mentioned in 20 of 105 complaints (19%)
  • Satisfaction program 13N02: mentioned in 13 of 105 complaints (12%)

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?

Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles4 · 4%
50k–75k miles14 · 14%
75k–100k miles23 · 23%
100k–150k miles43 · 44%
150k+ miles14 · 14%

How serious are the reports?

Of 105 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year

Peak: 2017, with 109 complaints
2007: 292007292008: 9200892009: 3200932010: 182010182011: 492011492012: 272012272013: 10520131052014: 9201492015: 782015782016: 762016762017: 10920171092018: 182018182019: 1201912020: 120201

n = 532 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes, Hydraulic complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2020 Edge10%61,000
2019 Edge10%89,918
2018 Edge182%94,176
2017 Edge1098%90,000
2016 Edge768%105,500
2015 Edge7811%124,000
2014 Edge92%100,000
2013 Edge1054%107,126
2012 Edge272%108,500
2011 Edge493%123,000
2010 Edge183%113,500
2009 Edge31%4,020
2008 Edge91%15,000
2007 Edge293%25,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2022, with 27 complaints
2020: 2202022021: 112021112022: 272022272023: 212023212024: 212024212025: 192025192026: 420264

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2013 Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in…

Received Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761370

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was inoperative. The contact stated that the vehicle drove for several yards, and the contact was unable to reach the parking brake. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) to attempt to stop…

Received Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755254

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the brakes failed, and the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was recurrent. The dealer was notified of the failure, but repairs were…

Received Jun 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743194
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2013 Ford Edges have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2013 Ford Edge (4% of the 2,446 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 2013 Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic?

No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.

At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

The median reported mileage is 107,126 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 60 of 105 complaints, followed by “pedal depressed” (43).

Other 2013 Ford Edge problems

See all 2013 Ford Edge problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Edge years.