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2013 Ford Edge
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 2,447
- Received Aug 2012 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Door ajar light stays on when closed953 complaints · 39% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close204 complaints · 8.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal172 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V393000Ford 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.
- Recall #14V002000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Door ajar light stays on when closedFirst signal: Mar 2014
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedalFirst signal: Apr 2017
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking linesFirst signal: Jul 2017
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 33 crashes, 7 fires, 40 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
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Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2016 | 537 |
| 2017 | 368 |
| 2018 | 186 |
| 2019 | 204 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 48 |
| Total | 2,447 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 953 | 39% | 40× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2014 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.4% |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 204 | 8.3% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 172 | 7.0% | 16.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 169 | 6.9% | 5.1× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 111 | 4.5% | 7.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 75 | 3.1% | 9.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.7% |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 74 | 3.0% | 8.1× | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 43 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 34 | 1.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 32 | 1.3% | 0.7× | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 32 | 1.3% | 4.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2021 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 31 | 1.3% | – | NHTSA recall #14V002000 |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 29 | 1.2% | 6.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2018 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 27 | 1.1% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 26 | 1.1% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 22 | 0.9% | – | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 18 | 0.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 17 | 0.7% | 1.3× | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 12 | 0.5% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 11 | 0.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V393000July 2, 201483,250 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy
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 may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
NHTSA recall #14V002000January 6, 201427,933 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy
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. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Ford Edge.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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