2014 Ford Edge: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 509 complaints
509
Total Complaints
54,947mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
24
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
32,580
25th Percentile
54,947
Median Mileage
82,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
77
Electrical System
56
Service Brakes
55
Power Train
54
Engine
45
Fuel/Propulsion System
23
Back Over Prevention
19
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Steering
15
Exterior Lighting
12
Severity Assessment
24
Crashes
0
Fires
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"FIVE DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF MY 2014 FORD EDGE I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD STARTING ROUGHLY IN THE CENTER FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD GOING UPWARD IN A SINUOUS DIRECTION. THE CAR HAD 295 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. NO STONES OR ROCKS HIT THE WINDSHIEL..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED HARD BRAKING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A GLITCH AND WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUF..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED HARD BRAKING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A GLITCH AND WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUF..."
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.
Unknown Or Other
77 complaints
25th: 32,870 mi
Median: 49,000 mi
75th: 75,327 mi
Electrical System
56 complaints
25th: 30,290 mi
Median: 50,000 mi
75th: 80,000 mi
Service Brakes
55 complaints
25th: 36,937 mi
Median: 54,632 mi
75th: 64,500 mi
Power Train
54 complaints
25th: 39,200 mi
Median: 59,929 mi
75th: 77,425 mi
Engine
45 complaints
25th: 35,500 mi
Median: 49,000 mi
75th: 76,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 62
TX: 57
MI: 32
FL: 23
VA: 21
PA: 20
GA: 20
IL: 17
TN: 15
NC: 15
Who Files Complaints?
1%
Original Owners
99%
Second+ Owners
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Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 15V005000 | 09/01/2015
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
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
Axle Shaft
Campaign 20V692000 | 10/11/2020
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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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