Ford Edge years to avoid
More than twice the Edge's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Edge years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Edge complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Edge problems
All model years combined.
- Engine3,185
- Electrical2,622
- Brakes2,272
- Transmission2,171
- Airbags1,307
- Body959
- Fuel system702
- Lights689
- Driver assistance595
- Acceleration430
- Steering342
- Visibility317
Most reported problems on the Ford Edge
Check engine light 1,682Overheating 808Stalling 594Loss of power 546Jerking 505Brake failure 392Backup camera 340Shudder 310Hesitation 262Spongy pedal 230Transmission failure 227ABS 225Fuel smell 160Harsh shifting 158Grinding brakes 146Slipping 115Fuel leak 115Airbag light 100
Ford Edge problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 44 | Driver assistance | 5,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2023 | - | 23 | Electrical | 9,700 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 80 | 135 | Transmission | 60,000 | 5 | 10 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 88 | 114 | Transmission | 42,000 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 81 | 330 | Transmission | 68,858 | 4 | 12 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 74 | 776 | Transmission | 60,223 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 66 | 853 | Engine | 70,642 | 7 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 48 | 1,386 | Engine | 70,000 | 8 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 64 | 929 | Engine | 60,701 | 7 | 17 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 731 | Engine | 46,000 | 7 | 18 | |
| 2014 | 83 | 384 | Brakes | 54,632 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 34 | 2,448 | Electrical | 54,000 | 2 | 33 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 60 | 1,134 | Electrical | 51,000 | 3 | 26 | |
| 2011 | 44 | 1,803 | Electrical | 58,200 | 3 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 71 | 673 | Airbags | 85,000 | 6 | 28 | |
| 2009 | 84 | 261 | Airbags | 95,800 | 6 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 54 | 1,120 | Airbags | 86,000 | 6 | 39 | |
| 2007 | 62 | 989 | Airbags | 90,000 | 5 | 16 | |
| 2004 | 95 | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 43
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Questions about the Ford Edge
What years of the Ford Edge should you avoid?
2011 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Ford Edge's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 2,448, mostly about electrical and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Ford Edge?
2022, 2009 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (135, 261 and 330).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Edge?
Engine, with 3,185 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2,622) and brakes (2,272).
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
43 recalls between 2004 and 2024. The 2017 model year has the most, with 8.
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