2013 Ford Edge Structure Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 300 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Edge, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 44,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (68% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Door ajar: mentioned in 205 of 300 complaints (68%)
  • Doors lock: mentioned in 43 of 300 complaints (14%)
  • Interior stay: mentioned in 26 of 300 complaints (9%)
  • Shift park: mentioned in 19 of 300 complaints (6%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2013 Ford Edge at $690, and half of them between $520 and $700.

Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), 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 242 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles6 · 2%
10k–25k miles11 · 5%
25k–50k miles121 · 50%
50k–75k miles72 · 30%
75k–100k miles28 · 12%
100k–150k miles3 · 1%
150k+ miles1 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 300 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Ford Edge structure complaints by model year

Peak: 2013, with 300 complaints
2007: 142007142008: 16162009: 4200942010: 13132011: 27420112742012: 1681682013: 30020133002014: 17172015: 512015512016: 32322017: 262017262018: 20202019: 112019112020: 662022: 3202232023: 222024: 220242

n = 959 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearStructure complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Edge25%—
2023 Edge29%28,000
2022 Edge32%—
2020 Edge62%27,510
2019 Edge111%29,006
2018 Edge202%22,000
2017 Edge262%37,500
2016 Edge323%38,925
2015 Edge517%40,000
2014 Edge174%58,500
2013 Edge30012%44,000
2012 Edge16815%45,000
2011 Edge27415%51,500
2010 Edge132%45,000
2009 Edge42%65,000
2008 Edge161%76,500
2007 Edge141%51,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 108 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 4201342014: 222014222015: 602015602016: 10820161082017: 622017622018: 182018182019: 112019112020: 4202042021: 2202122022: 1202212023: 3202332025: 420254

n = 300 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists structure 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.

Driver door says Ajar even when shut, inside lights stay on. Fuel indicator says Ajar stays on. Backup camera shows upside down

Received Dec 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707993

Rearview Camera display is upside down.

Received Oct 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695138

While driving on the highway less 60 mph my sunroof exploded and glass shattered everywhere. I had my child in the carseat while this happen. There nothing that i heard or visible that hit it. So now im trying to get it replace and the dealership need to order the glass and i need to wait. I found…

Received Jul 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11675614
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2013 Ford Edges have structure problems?

No. NHTSA has 300 owner complaints about structure for the 2013 Ford Edge (12% 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 structure?

No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.

At what mileage do structure problems start?

The median reported mileage is 44,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?

Owners report a typical cost of $690 (half paid between $520 and $700), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 205 of 300 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (43).

Other 2013 Ford Edge problems

See all 2013 Ford Edge problems or structure problems across all Edge years.