Ford Edge Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 561 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Edge across 17 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (105). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (18% of reports).
- 561fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 99 of 561 complaints (18%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 51 of 561 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Ford Edge at $2,650, and half of them between $1,150 and $3,200.
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 350 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 561 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Edge fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Edge | 2 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Edge | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Edge | 32 | 4% | 54,714 |
| 2018 Edge | 21 | 3% | 31,500 |
| 2017 Edge | 30 | 2% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 20 | 2% | 8,642 |
| 2015 Edge | 28 | 4% | 7,700 |
| 2014 Edge | 23 | 6% | 56,400 |
| 2013 Edge | 93 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 32 | 3% | 60,500 |
| 2011 Edge | 57 | 3% | 56,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 22 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 23 | 9% | 115,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 58 | 5% | 99,650 |
| 2007 Edge | 105 | 11% | 106,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.
On September 23, 2026, while driving my 2016 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine temperature began rising into the overheating range. The temperature fluctuated while the vehicle was moving and returned closer to normal when stopped. I checked the coolant and found it very low…
Coolant intrusion, Ford service shop states it needs a new motor. This is a known issue and the vehicle is not over 100k miles. Driving on highway and loss of power, swapped spark plugs and ignition coil, check engine light turned back on a week later and engine overheated. White smoke and loss of…
The coolant is getting consumed by the engine. I need to add coolant every so often and there is no visible leaks in the hoses. It cause the check engine light to come on, a rough idle at start, and a cylinder to misfire.
accelerated from a stop sign and engine cut out, leaving me stopped dead in the middle of the street, the engine would not restart after 4 tries, I let it sit, I googled the incident, and was told to let car sit for a minute and try to restart. I let it sit for a minute and it restarted like…
Car hesitates when giving gas pedal, on going isssue, doesn't happen all the time speratic
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 561 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $1,150 and $3,200), from 28 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 99 of 561 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (51).
Other Ford Edge problems
- Electrical System problems (2,619)
- Engine problems (2,609)
- Power Train problems (2,157)
- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
- Air Bags problems (1,306)
- Structure problems (959)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (681)
- Exterior Lighting problems (672)
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