The ClickTight mechanism is what allows the car seat to be moved in/out of the vehicle after securing using the seatbelt of the vehicle. Essentially, this mechanism causes the bottom of the car seat to fold up and allows the parent to unlatch the seatbelt to move the car seat. This mechanism is spring loaded and is supposed to lock/unlock by simply squeezing together two red handles. On my car seat, this mechanism has become stuck and does not allow the mechanism to lock into place & secure the car seat onto the seat belt. I am unsure of what is causing this jam, but I have only purchased this car seat on May 15, 2026 in brand new condition from Amazon. I have not been involved in an accident, nor has the car seat been moved in/out of the car excessively (perhaps 6-7 times at most until the first incident on 8/25/2026).
The worst 2023 Ford Edge problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical8
- Transmission5
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical8
- Transmission5
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Engine2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
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
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
Recall number 23V596000 · Recall details
Child seat: vehicle tether anchor
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
Recall number 23V198000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Ford Edge 72
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2171
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2297
- For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...
- New vehicle delivery hold –
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing...
- Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto...
- Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2194
- Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center...
- Quality improvements include
2023 Ford Edge fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20-21 | 28 | 23 |
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
What 2023 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the center console display overheated, causing the cabin temperature to become extremely hot. The air conditioning could not be operated due to the center console display being inoperable. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the center console display was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Car hesitates when giving gas pedal, on going isssue, doesn't happen all the time speratic
On June 20th 2026 while driving my 2023 Ford Edge SEL AWD at approximately 35mph on an active hwy (93 AZ NB in Wickenburg AZ) the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of motive power and came to a sudden stop in a jerking motion. The vehicle completely disabled itself without warning in live traffic, presenting an immediate and severe safety hazard to myself and surrounding motorists. I was forced to stay in an immobile position impeding the flow of traffic and could not coast safely out of the way of hazardous traffic conditions and subsequently was almost hit by a semi-truck and another POV. The vehicle was subsequently towed out of the hwy with law enforcement present for safety and the local repair shop provided a quick analysis of transmission failure. About 2 weeks later, the vehicle was towed by AAA to another mechanic and subsequently an authorized Ford Dealership where through diagnostic evaluation and repair. The official scan log revealed a critical internal failure of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) identified by Diagnostic Trouble Code P0600 (serial communication link failure). This total electronic communication breakdown immediately triggered an un-commanded cascade of secondary transmission performance faults, specifically P0751 (shift solenoid A Stuck off) and P2700, P2701, P2704, P27B2, P27B4 (transmission friction element application time/performance faults). The failure terminated in codes P073D (unable to engage neutral), P07E4 (unable to engage gear 7), and P07E6 (unable to engage gear 8) which locked the powertrain. Crucially, this sudden module collapse and cascading powertrain destruction occurred exactly 81 days following a mandated Factory Recall regarding the PCM was performed by an authorized FORD dealership on my vehicle. The engineering evidence suggests that a corrupted software flash or module disruption during the recall process caused the master PCM to issue erratic hydraulic line pressure commands, starving the trans
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Backup camera malfunctions. Goes black and picture is fuzzy, jumpy and distorted.
The 3rd brake light (high mount stop) has burned out. The repair costs are exorbitant for a legally required part of the car and self repair is extremely challenging. There are numerous complaints online about this part failing.
I reported this the other day. The screen will go black and stay that way for several minutes. It will then come back on then out again. It's getting a lot worse. I'm an older lady that's a lower leg amputee trying to work and I need this screen for directions as I'm by myself in areas I don't really know at night. It's a serious safety issue. Dealer refuses to fix anything since we bought this, says it's the battery, but battery was checked by 4 different places and is in excellent shape. This is beyond a dangerous issue and it needs fixed immediately.
When driving the screen will black out and be off for several seconds. It does not reform to what was on there before this happened. This has hairbrush at least 60 times since owning this vehicle. Took it back to dealer and they said needs new battery. Took too another dealer they said battery is just fine. This is a serious issue that Ford refuses to fix correctly.
As my wife was driving down the interstate, the car began shuddering. She pulled off, and the shuddering became very bad at about 30 MPH. The car flashed an error code which turned out to be the transmission. 2 Ford dealerships recommended a full transmission replacement for $10,800.
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Questions about the 2023 Ford Edge
Is the 2023 Ford Edge reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2023 Ford Edge, fewer than a typical Edge model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ford Edge?
Electrical system, with 8 complaints. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Edge have?
4 recalls, covering back over prevention, exterior lighting and child seat.
What year does the Ford Edge have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Edge model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (854 complaints), 2011 (687 complaints) and 2012 (462 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Ford Edge get?
Official estimates for the 2023 Ford Edge range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, AWD) gets 20-21 city and 28 highway.
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