Ford Edge Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Edge model years with the most are the 2013 (2,447), 2017 (1,386) and 2012 (1,134). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.

Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (23), 2024 (44) and 2021 (114), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.

NHTSA lists recalls for 13 Ford Edge model years, 62 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2017 (8), 2015 (7) and 2016 (7). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1,224 owner complaints across 8 Ford Edge model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2017 (542), 2018 (345) and 2016 (193) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

827 owner complaints across 9 Ford Edge model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2017 (293), 2018 (207) and 2016 (123) model years, out of 9 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

684 owner complaints across 11 Ford Edge model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2013 (149), 2017 (96) and 2015 (81) model years, out of 11 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

658 owner complaints across 4 Ford Edge model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2017 (289), 2018 (200) and 2016 (124) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

651 owner complaints across 5 Ford Edge model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2017 (297), 2018 (185) and 2016 (113) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

353 owner complaints across 5 Ford Edge model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2013 (163), 2012 (98) and 2017 (42) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

269 owner complaints across 4 Ford Edge model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2019 (167), 2020 (69) and 2022 (21) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

204 owner complaints across 4 Ford Edge model years describe a burning smell or smoke. The most were filed for the 2017 (62), 2018 (58) and 2016 (45) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

166 owner complaints across 2 Ford Edge model years describe door locks or door latches failing. The most were filed for the 2013 (97) and 2012 (69) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

138 owner complaints across 5 Ford Edge model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2019 (87), 2020 (29) and 2022 (12) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

99 owner complaints across 6 Ford Edge model years describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. The most were filed for the 2015 (47), 2016 (30) and 2020 (10) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

69 owner complaints across 5 Ford Edge model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2014 (32), 2020 (14) and 2022 (11) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Edge's first-time failure rate ranged from 11.7% for cars first registered in 2019 to 16.5% for 2016, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.