The Ford Edge is a two-row midsize crossover introduced for the 2007 model year and built in Oakville, Ontario. It sits between the Escape and the Explorer in Ford's lineup and uses a unibody platform with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Over its run it offered V6 and turbocharged four-cylinder engines, plus a performance-oriented Sport and later ST version. Below, each Ford Edge model year from 2010 to 2024 sits on the same scale, which makes the noisy years and the quiet years easy to spot.
Ford Edge by model year
Complaints per 100,000 sold. Red: more than twice the model average. Green: the fewest, among years at least three years old.
| Year | Per 100k sold | Complaints | Recalls | Top system | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 567 | 673 | 6 | Airbags | |
| 2011 | 1481 | 1,803 | 3 | Electrical | Most complaints |
| 2012 | 886 | 1,134 | 3 | Electrical | |
| 2013 | 1895 | 2,447 | 2 | Electrical | Most complaints |
| 2014 | 352 | 383 | 3 | Brakes | |
| 2015 | 589 | 731 | 7 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 688 | 926 | 7 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 966 | 1,377 | 8 | Engine | |
| 2018 | 633 | 849 | 7 | Engine | |
| 2019 | 558 | 773 | 3 | Transmission | |
| 2020 | 301 | 328 | 4 | Transmission | |
| 2021 | 134 | 114 | 7 | Transmission | Fewest |
| 2022 | 157 | 134 | 5 | Transmission | Fewest |
| 2023 | 22 | 23 | 4 | Electrical | Fewest |
| 2024 | 66 | 44 | 2 | Electrical |
Why these years stand out
2011: most complaints. The 2011 Ford Edge scored 1481 complaints per 100,000 sold, 2.2 times the model average. Of its 1,803 complaints, 368 involve the engine or transmission, and the parts named most often are electrical system (684), service brakes (261) and exterior lighting (187). NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year and 1 defect investigation.
2013: most complaints. The 2013 Ford Edge scored 1895 complaints per 100,000 sold, 2.8 times the model average. Of its 2,447 complaints, 339 involve the engine or transmission, and the parts named most often are electrical system (852), service brakes (531) and body (214). NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year and 1 defect investigation.
2021, 2022 and 2023: fewest complaints. The 2021 drew 114 complaints, or 134 per 100,000 sold; The 2022 drew 134 complaints, or 157 per 100,000 sold; The 2023 drew 23 complaints, or 22 per 100,000 sold. These years have been on the road at least three years, which gives owners time to report problems, so a low count means something.
What Ford Edge owners report most
Engine complaints lead for the Ford Edge, at 25% of all complaints for 2010-2024. Engine and transmission reports together make up 39%. One complaint can name more than one system, so the bars can add up to more than the total.
When problems are reported: mileage
6,981 Ford Edge complaints list the odometer reading at the time of the problem. 39% were reported before 50,000 miles and 18% after 100,000. The reports are spread across the mileage range rather than bunched at one point.
Ford Edge compared with other midsize suvs
In 6 of 15 model years the Ford Edge drew fewer complaints per 100,000 sold than the average midsize suv we track for the same year. For 2024, the Ford Edge scored 66 against a class average of 140. The class average only uses models with clean, published sales figures.
Ford Edge generations
- 2007-2014First generation
3.5L V6; 3.7L V6 (Sport, from 2011); 2.0L EcoBoost turbo four (from 2011) · 6-speed automatic
A 2011 refresh updated the styling and interior, added the 2.0L EcoBoost and Sport 3.7L engines and introduced MyFord Touch infotainment.
- 2015-2024Second generation
2.0L EcoBoost turbo four; 3.5L V6 (2015-2018); 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (Sport, ST) · 6-speed automatic (before 2019); 8-speed automatic (2019 on)
The 2019 refresh brought an eight-speed automatic, dropped the 3.5L V6 and replaced the Sport with the ST.
The turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost engine became available with the 2011 refresh. Ford ended Edge production for the North American market in April 2024.
Ford Edge fuel economy
The 2024 Ford Edge is rated at 21 to 23 MPG combined by the EPA, depending on the version. Every year and engine will be on its own MPG page.
Crash test stars
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave the Ford Edge these overall ratings (out of 5) for the model years it tested: 2011: 4, 2012: 4, 2013: 4, 2014: 4, 2015: 5, 2016: 5, 2017: 5, 2018: 5, 2019: 5, 2020: 5, 2021: 5, 2022: 5, 2023: 5, 2024: 5. Ratings can differ between body styles and drive types of the same year.
Questions
What is the best year for the Ford Edge?
By complaints filed with NHTSA per 100,000 sold, 2021, 2022 and 2023 had the fewest among model years at least three years old. 2021 scored 134, against a model average of 678.
What years of the Ford Edge have the most complaints?
2011 and 2013. The 2011 scored 1481 per 100,000 sold, with 368 engine or transmission complaints; The 2013 scored 1895 per 100,000 sold, with 339 engine or transmission complaints. A complaint is a report from an owner and does not prove a defect.
At what mileage do Ford Edge owners report problems?
Across 6,981 complaints that list the odometer reading, 39% were filed before 50,000 miles and 18% after 100,000 miles. These are miles at the time of the reported problem, not how long the vehicle lasts.
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 71 recall campaigns across model years 2010-2024 (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year). Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint counts are reports filed by owners with NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify them, and a complaint does not prove a defect. Scores are our calculation, explained on the Method page. Not affiliated with any automaker.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (complaints, recalls, investigations), data through October 2026; U.S. sales from manufacturer reports, compiled by motorwick; fuel economy: U.S. EPA estimates; crash tests: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.