What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2013 Ford Edge

Typical pattern

1.5% of complaints about the 2013 Ford Edge came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2013 vehicle — around the middle of the 210 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (853 complaints), typically at 3.7 yr or about 45,000 miles.

Complaints
3,237
Median age at failure
4.5 yr
Median mileage
53,000 n=2381
Crash / fire / tow
2.8% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
853 reports · 45,000 mi
3.7 yr
0.8%
Service brakes
528 reports · 77,000 mi
8.0 yr
3.4%
Other
427 reports · 49,400 mi
4.1 yr
0.7%
Structure
300 reports · 44,000 mi
3.8 yr
0.3%
Exterior lighting
191 reports · 46,300 mi
3.7 yr
1.6%
Engine
167 reports · 58,000 mi
5.0 yr
4.2%
Power train
158 reports · 67,000 mi
6.3 yr
7.6%
Service brakes, hydraulic
107 reports · 108,000 mi
10.5 yr
7.5%
Fuel / propulsion
93 reports · 70,000 mi
6.0 yr
2.2%
Latches / locks
77 reports · 47,000 mi
3.6 yr
0%
Speed control
57 reports · 50,000 mi
4.7 yr
12.3%
Electronic stability control (esc)
49 reports · 55,000 mi
4.2 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

14V393000 2014-07-02
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

14V002000 2014-01-06
Fuel system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

In owners’ own words

Exterior lighting 185 mi 2 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY BRIGHT, CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO BECOME SLIGHTLY BLIND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE LIGHT MAY HAVE NEEDED AN ADJUSTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 10 mo in service
1.DRIVER'S DOOR ARM REST AND CENTER ARM REST DO NOT ALIGN UP, WHEN BOTH ARMS ARE ON THE ARM RESTS. 2.DRIVE CONTROL KNOW IS IN THE WAY AND MAKES IT HARD TO USE CENTER LOWER ELECTRIC CONSOLE. 3.TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON WHEN YOU USE IT TO CHANGE LANES, HAVE TO RESET IT. 4.BOTH FRONT DOORS ,LOWER STORAGE AREA, IS TOO LONG, AS THINGS TEND TO GET STUCK IN THE BACK OF THE STORAGE AREA. 5.CENTER STORAGE AREA IS HARD TO GET TO, AND ALSO THINGS GET BEHIND THE CONSOLE AND YOU CANNOT GET TO THEM. 6.NO TRUNK COVER, HOOK UPS. 7.BACK SEAT DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. *TR
Exterior lighting 619 mi 11 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD SUFFICIENTLY AND ALSO EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL YELLOW TINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENT BULBS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 619. UPDATED 10/29/13*LJ UPDATED 10/30/2013 *JS
Service brakes 13,000 mi 1.8 yr in service
THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING ON MY CAR DUE TO A MANUFACTURE ERROR ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MANY COMPLAINTS WERE FILLED WITH FORD. *TR

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