2013 Ford Edge: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 3200 complaints
3200
Total Complaints
52,775mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
43
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

38,000 25th Percentile
52,775 Median Mileage
76,500 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
846
Service Brakes
522
Unknown Or Other
411
Body
213
Exterior Lighting
191
Engine
167
Power Train
152
Fuel/Propulsion System
91
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
88
Door
81

Severity Assessment

43
Crashes
10
Fires
55
Injuries
2
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"PURCHASED 2013 FORD EDGE SPORT ON JULY 14TH. I'VE HAD POSSESSION OF THE CAR FOR THREE WEEKS AS OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CAR REQUIRED SERVICE EVERY SINGLE WEEK SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR. THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON AUGUST 8TH. I STARTED THE CAR, AND MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS THE L..."
"PURCHASED 2013 FORD EDGE SPORT ON JULY 14TH. I'VE HAD POSSESSION OF THE CAR FOR THREE WEEKS AS OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CAR REQUIRED SERVICE EVERY SINGLE WEEK SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR. THE LAST INCIDENT WAS ON AUGUST 8TH. I STARTED THE CAR, AND MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS THE L..."
"THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK HAS NO SENSOR FOR ITEMS OR PEOPLE IN THE WAY. WHEN YOU HIT THE CLOSE BUTTON, IT CONTINUES TO CLOSE DESPITE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IN ITS PATH. IT HAS NO SENSOR TO RETRACT OR STOP CLOSING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONSIDERING THE SPEED AND WEIGHT OF THE DOOR. I WORRY THAT MY CH..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 846 complaints
25th: 37,000 mi Median: 45,000 mi 75th: 60,000 mi
Service Brakes 522 complaints
25th: 55,000 mi Median: 77,000 mi 75th: 104,695 mi
Unknown Or Other 411 complaints
25th: 37,750 mi Median: 49,000 mi 75th: 65,000 mi
Body 213 complaints
25th: 37,013 mi Median: 48,000 mi 75th: 63,500 mi
Exterior Lighting 191 complaints
25th: 36,000 mi Median: 46,025 mi 75th: 60,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 316 CA: 309 FL: 222 NC: 131 OH: 122 IL: 121 GA: 115 PA: 112 VA: 111 MI: 110

Who Files Complaints?

0.7%
Original Owners
99.3%
Second+ Owners

Ford Edge — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
2007123622
2008146053
200930410
201077736
2011252628
2012146738
201450924
201591421
2016103925
2017152435
201888225
201982710
202037021
20211274
202212610
2023212
2024445

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Campaign 14V002000 | 06/01/2014
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438.
Axle Shaft
Campaign 14V393000 | 02/07/2014
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
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners ma

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28