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

2021 Ford Edge

Typical pattern

2.6% of complaints about the 2021 Ford Edge came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is power train (37 complaints), typically at 4.9 yr or about 68,000 miles.

Complaints
152
Median age at failure
4.3 yr
Median mileage
44,000 n=31
Crash / fire / tow
5.9% of reports
Safety recalls
7

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Power train
37 reports · 68,000 mi
4.9 yr
0%
Back over prevention
21 reports · 42,000 mi
4.1 yr
0%
Other
18 reports · 400 mi
4.8 yr
11.1%
Electrical system
15 reports · 26,000 mi
3.2 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V124000 2026-03-03
Back over prevention:software

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.

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V315000 2025-05-09
Back over prevention:software

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.

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V160000 2025-03-14
Back over prevention:software

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.

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.

24V635000 2024-08-23
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

22V151000 2022-03-11
Back over prevention:display function

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.

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.

21V377000 2021-05-24
Seat belts:front:retractor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

21V011000 2021-01-15
Power train:driveline:driveshaft

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 1.8 yr in service
After the over-the-air update due to the rear-camera recall, the front-facing camera no longer works after approximately 15 seconds of the car being turned on. Turn on car: front camera is fine. 15 seconds: front camera no longer turns on It is supposed to be operational under 7MPH for corners or parking.
Electrical system mileage not reported 2.6 yr in service
When driving on a dry, paved side street, the ABS was “temporarily disabled” per the notification on the screen. Additionally the large display screen to control the radio, Bluetooth and temperature settings was black not working. The USB and USBc were also not working.
Electrical system mileage not reported 2.9 yr in service
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST YEAR I BEEN AT THE DELAERSHIP MORE THAN 3 TIMES ALREADY COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SCREEN AND THE TWO ON THE BACK OF EACH SEAT . THE MAIN SCREEN FREZEES ALL THE TIME NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE THE CAMERAS NOR GPS ETC. THE TWO AT THE BACK ARE 24/7 ON . DEALERSHIP STATES FORD HAS NO IDEA HOW TO REAPIR THE VEH . THAT I SHOULD WAIT AND THEY IGNORED MY PETITIONS FOR MY WARRANTU AMD PACKAGES INFORMATION ALONG WITH ANYTHING IN WRITING . THEY JUST CALL .. NO PAPERWOK .
Other mileage not reported 1.5 yr in service
I do not believe that the horn is sufficiently loud enough to perform it's intended purpose. Especially with the ambient noise of traveling at highway speeds.

Other Edge model years

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