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2021 Ford Edge driver assistance problems
31 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 42,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
- Sensing system: camera5
- Warnings4
- Rearview system braking4
- Automatic emergency braking2
- Assist2
- Adaptive cruise control2
- Display function1
- Blind spot detection1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Edge driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on March 5, 2026.
Recall number 26V124000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Recall number 25V315000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V‑151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
Recall number 25V160000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
Recall number 22V151000 · Recall details
What 2021 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was informed that the USB port needed to perform the software update was defective. The dealer did not provide the alternative option included in the recall remedy, which authorized an over-the-air (OTA) software update free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The “fix” for the rear camera has not resolved the issue. My rear camera worked for a short time after the fix was downloaded, but then stopped working. I don’t know what to do to fix it.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to complete the recall repair because the dealer was waiting on an Override Code from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the issue but was unable to help. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact explained that a recall letter was removed from the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact stated that the rear-view camera experienced failure for approximately one year. The failure mileage was 29,821.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the infotainment screen occasionally glitched or displayed a blank screen whenever a call was received or while the radio was activated. The contact stated that on several occasions the screen glitched while driving. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool showed no open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Subject: Complaint Regarding Ford Safety Recall 25S28 – Unresolved APIM Module Issue Vehicle Information: Year/Model: 2021 Ford Edge Recall: Ford Safety Recall 25S28 Defect: Rear-view camera and APIM module software malfunction. Summary of Issue: June 2025: Attempted recall repair; dealer stated recall was on hold. August 2025: Received another recall notice but delayed repair since no issues were present. November 2025: Navigation system, CarPlay, and infotainment screen began shutting off. Dealer confirmed these functions are controlled by the APIM module covered under Recall 25S28. December 2025: Vehicle at dealer for ~2 weeks. Dealer attempted software update, then said Ford corporate approved replacing the telecommunications chip on Dec 12. On Dec 16, dealer informed me Ford put the recall on hold again and instructed me to pick up the car without the fix. Current Status: Vehicle still has defective APIM module affecting rear-view camera, Bluetooth, GPS, and infotainment system. Ford corporate states there is no timeline for resolution. Safety concern: Rear-view camera may fail, and infotainment system shuts off while driving, impacting visibility and driver awareness. Requested Action: Please investigate Ford’s repeated delays and lack of remedy for Recall 25S28. Ensure timely resolution and enforce compliance with recall obligations.
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I bought a CPO 2021 ford edge titanium from lasco ford of Fenton Mi. When purchasing the vehicle the salesperson repeatedly kept saying the car was clean with a clean car fax checked out by their mechanics but did NOT tell me the vehicle has an open safety recall which me and my wife weren’t told or seen on the car fax not to mention the car broke down right away after we left the dealership at 9:30 at night after closing which in Michigan selling a CPO vehicle with an open safety recall and not telling us is illegal if they checked the vin prior to selling is the vehicle they would have known. I felt that they misled me on the car also doing everything they can to not let me test drive it
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently went blank while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer to schedule an appointment for an oil change, and the contact inquired about the status of the recall, and the contact was informed that there was no longer a recall listed for the VIN. The contact stated that the vehicle was never serviced for the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2021 Ford Edge driver assistance
Does the 2021 Ford Edge have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2021 Ford Edge, 27% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2021 Ford Edge driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford Edge driver assistance?
Yes, 4 recalls: 26V124000, 25V315000, 25V160000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Edge have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford Edge model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2013 (104 complaints), 2011 (70 complaints) and 2017 (54 complaints).
Other 2021 Ford Edge problems
Transmission 38Electrical 14Engine 13Visibility 7Acceleration 5Brakes 5Fuel system 5Suspension 3Seat belts 2Airbags 1Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1Steering 1Wheels 1
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