Ford Edge: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Ford Edge problems by model year, from 11,629 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Worst years to avoid: 2019 (82%, 616 drivetrain complaints), 2018 (81%, 644 drivetrain complaints) and 2017 (75%, 1,003 drivetrain complaints). 8 of the 13 Ford Edge years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share; 4 of them are at the very high level (60% or more), where every model year we track has a documented failure behind it.
Best years on this measure: 2012 (12%), 2013 (17%) and 2011 (21%). A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
By raw volume, the 2017 drew the most drivetrain complaints (1,003 of 4,432 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
2023 has fewer than 25 complaints on record so far, too few to score. Newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Ford Edge year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Edge | no elevated signal | 32% | 118 | 673 | 9/13 | 7 |
| 2011 Edge | no elevated signal | 21% | 334 | 1,803 | 11/13 | 3 |
| 2012 Edge | no elevated signal | 12% | 123 | 1,134 | 13/13 | 3 |
| 2013 Edge | no elevated signal | 17% | 381 | 2,444 | 12/13 | 2 |
| 2014 Edge | no elevated signal | 30% | 107 | 381 | 10/13 | 3 |
| 2015 Edge | high | 44% | 309 | 727 | 8/13 | 7 |
| 2016 Edge | high | 53% | 472 | 917 | 5/13 | 7 |
| 2017 Edge | very high | 75% | 1,003 | 1,366 | 3/13 | 8 |
| 2018 Edge | very high | 81% | 644 | 832 | 2/13 | 7 |
| 2019 Edge | very high | 82% | 616 | 769 | 1/13 | 3 |
| 2020 Edge | very high | 73% | 221 | 319 | 4/13 | 4 |
| 2021 Edge | high | 45% | 48 | 111 | 7/13 | 7 |
| 2022 Edge | high | 46% | 56 | 131 | 6/13 | 5 |
| 2023 Edge | too few to score | – | 8 | 22 | – | 4 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Ford Edge years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Ford Edge engine and transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns on the Ford Edge involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 39 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | 12V438000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2012 |
| Jan 2014 | 14V002000 | fuel system, gasoline | 2012–2013 |
| Jul 2014 | 14V393000 | power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 2012–2014 |
| Jan 2015 | 15V005000 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump | 2014 |
| Oct 2015 | 15V712000 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 2010 |
| Jul 2017 | 17V427000 | power train: automatic transmission: torque converter | 2017 |
| Jun 2018 | 18V390000 | power train: automatic transmission: torque converter | 2017–2018 |
| Sep 2020 | 20V550000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2019–2020 |
| Nov 2020 | 20V692000 | power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 2014 |
| Jan 2021 | 21V011000 | power train: driveline: driveshaft | 2020–2021 |
| Jun 2022 | 22V413000 | power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) | 2015–2018 |
| Aug 2024 | 24V635000 | engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | 2021–2022 |
27 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | 10V516000 | latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock | 2011 |
| Dec 2010 | 10V659000 | structure: body | 2011 |
| Feb 2011 | 11V128000 | electrical system: software | 2011 |
| Apr 2015 | 15V250000 | steering: electric power assist system | 2015 |
| May 2016 | 16V384000 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2010 |
| Oct 2016 | 16V733000 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2015–2016 |
| Feb 2017 | 17V123000 | air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module | 2016–2017 |
| Mar 2017 | 17V205000 | structure: body: roof and pillars | 2017 |
| Sep 2017 | 17E053000 | suspension: front: hub | 2010 |
| Jan 2018 | 18V046000 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2010 |
| Aug 2018 | 18V548000 | electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 2018 |
| Sep 2018 | 18V612000 | latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch | 2018 |
| Jan 2019 | 19V001000 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2010 |
| Aug 2019 | 19V632000 | steering: electric power assist system | 2015–2016 |
| Oct 2019 | 19V766000 | seat belts: front: webbing | 2019 |
| Aug 2020 | 20V469000 | service brakes | 2015–2018 |
| Sep 2020 | 20V575000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2020 |
| Feb 2021 | 21V081000 | air bags: frontal | 2010 |
| Mar 2021 | 21V158000 | air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module | 2010 |
| May 2021 | 21V377000 | seat belts: front: retractor | 2021 |
| Mar 2022 | 22V151000 | back over prevention: display function | 2021–2022 |
| Mar 2025 | 25V160000 | back over prevention: software | 2021–2022 |
| May 2025 | 25V315000 | back over prevention: software | 2021–2022 |
| Jun 2025 | 25V442000 | back over prevention: software | 2019–2020 |
| Aug 2025 | 25V544000 | service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2015–2018 |
| Sep 2025 | 25V572000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2015–2018 |
| Mar 2026 | 26V124000 | back over prevention: software | 2021–2022 |
What the free pages leave out on the Ford Edge
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Ford Edge
What are the worst years for the Ford Edge?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Ford Edge years are the 2019 (82% of relevant complaints, very high), the 2018 (81% of relevant complaints, very high) and the 2017 (75% of relevant complaints, very high). 8 of 13 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Ford Edge?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Ford Edge years are the 2012 (12%), the 2013 (17%) and the 2011 (21%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Ford Edge have engine problems?
In some years. Across the 13 scored years, 4,432 of 11,023 relevant NHTSA complaints (40%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine. The years with an elevated share are 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Is the Ford Edge reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 8 of 13 Ford Edge years we score have an elevated complaint share and 5 do not. Pooled across those years, 40% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Ford Edge?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Ford Edge years we track, out of 39 in total: 21V011000 (Jan 2021, 2020–2021), 22V413000 (Jun 2022, 2015–2018), 24V635000 (Aug 2024, 2021–2022), and earlier ones. Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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