Ford Edge Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 2,619 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford Edge across 19 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (854). The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (56% of reports).
- 2,619electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $620typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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 1,466 of 2,619 complaints (56%)
- Doors lock: mentioned in 253 of 2,619 complaints (10%)
- Interior stay: mentioned in 167 of 2,619 complaints (6%)
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 Ford Edge at $620, and half of them between $520 and $700.
Based on 113 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2025), 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 2,022 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 2,619 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 26 a fire, 19 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 (2)
Electrical system:starter assembly; electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Model years: 2018
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Electrical system:software
Model years: 2011
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…
Vehicle is loosing power. New battery installed, and that battery is quickly draining as well. Recall issues not rectified as of 8/3/26
vehicle losing acceleration when a small incline is needed after a stop. Engine will rev up but it will not move. Putting vehicle in to park and turning it off and back on again does a small reset and starts moving again. Over the last few months this event has happened multiple times until roughly…
The rear camera is having a glitch/ dark mode and is unable to fully inspect for any safety concerns despite myself checking my surroundings. It poses a hazard because it can cause myself to damage the car when Iâm trying to reverse the car to park and I can accidentally hit an animal, a…
My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 2,619 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $620 (half paid between $520 and $700), from 113 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 1,466 of 2,619 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (253).
Other Ford Edge problems
- Engine problems (2,609)
- Power Train problems (2,156)
- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
- Air Bags problems (1,306)
- Structure problems (959)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (681)
- Exterior Lighting problems (672)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (561)
See all Ford Edge problems.