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2014 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
- 383
- Received Jun 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rearview backup camera fails or goes black63 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates30 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Door ajar light stays on when closed28 complaints · 7.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #20V692000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- Recall #15V005000Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Rearview backup camera fails or goes blackFirst signal: Oct 2019
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock upFirst signal: Nov 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 14 crashes, 0 fires, 11 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Steering, suspension & tires
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 15 |
| Total | 383 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 63 | 16% | 17.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 30 | 7.8% | 5.3× | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 28 | 7.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 18 | 4.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 16 | 4.2% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 15 | 3.9% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 14 | 3.7% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 12 | 3.1% | 5.7× | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 12 | 3.1% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 11 | 2.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 10 | 2.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 9 | 2.4% | 8.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 1.8% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 7 | 1.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 5 | 1.3% | – |
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 #20V692000November 10, 202015,587 vehicles affected
power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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.
Remedy
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 February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
NHTSA recall #15V005000January 9, 201554,543 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
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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 2014 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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