2013 Ford Edge Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 531 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford Edge, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 77,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (46% of reports).
- 531service brakes complaints
- 77,500median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%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.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 242 of 531 complaints (46%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 57 of 531 complaints (11%)
- Hissing sound: mentioned in 41 of 531 complaints (8%)
- Program 13N02: mentioned in 32 of 531 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2013 Ford Edge at $1,250, and half of them between $970 and $1,900.
Based on 44 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2026), 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 service brakes problems happen?
Based on 288 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 531 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Ford Edge service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Edge | 3 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Edge | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 7 | 2% | 17,015 |
| 2019 Edge | 13 | 2% | 4,375 |
| 2018 Edge | 21 | 3% | 46,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 124 | 9% | 55,850 |
| 2016 Edge | 99 | 11% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Edge | 77 | 11% | 51,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 57 | 15% | 54,632 |
| 2013 Edge | 531 | 22% | 77,500 |
| 2012 Edge | 247 | 22% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 261 | 14% | 90,035 |
| 2010 Edge | 162 | 24% | 99,800 |
| 2009 Edge | 40 | 15% | 103,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 77 | 7% | 100,650 |
| 2007 Edge | 87 | 9% | 103,275 |
| 2004 Edge | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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 brake pedal suddenly became extremely stiff, accompanied by a hissing sound when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle does not stop normally or immediately after the brake pedal is pressed, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealer, who recommended…
The brake booster has gone out and the car donât want to stop
The car did not brake randomly back in may when I was picking my toddler up from school. I contacted Ford dealership and they said braking issues is a known issue with the edge but my vehicle has no recalls. I could pay almost $300 for a diagnostic fee but nothing would be covered because their was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Edges have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 531 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Ford Edge (22% 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?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 77,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $970 and $1,900), from 44 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 242 of 531 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (57).
Other 2013 Ford Edge problems
See all 2013 Ford Edge problems or service brakes problems across all Edge years.