NHTSA has 2,447 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Ford Edge, received from 2012 to 2026. The most-reported system is electrical system (854 complaints, 35%), followed by service brakes (633) and unknown or other (427). Owners reported 33 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries and 1 death. Median mileage at failure: 54,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016, with 537 received that year. 2 safety recalls cover this model year.
2,447NHTSA complaints
2safety recalls
33crashes reported
7fires reported
40injuries
1deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Edge?
Owners report electrical system problems most often: 854 of 2,447 NHTSA complaints (35%), followed by service brakes (633) and structure (300).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge. The most recent is 14V393000 (power train, 2014-07-02).
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Edge problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 54,000 miles, across 1,793 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2013 Ford Edge?
Yes. Owners reported 33 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries and 1 death in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Electrical system
854
35%
1
1
3
45,000
Service brakes
633
26%
12
0
15
86,000
Unknown or other
427
17%
1
1
2
49,400
Structure
300
12%
1
0
0
44,000
Exterior lighting
191
8%
2
1
1
46,025
Engine
179
7%
1
2
3
58,260
Power train
160
7%
5
0
2
66,500
Fuel system
103
4%
2
3
7
70,987
Latches, locks and linkages
77
3%
0
0
0
47,000
Speed control
57
2%
4
0
5
50,000
Electronic stability control
49
2%
0
0
0
55,000
Backover prevention
45
2%
0
0
0
105,000
Visibility and wipers
40
2%
0
1
0
50,000
Steering
35
1%
2
0
2
51,000
Air bags
20
1%
11
1
13
54,000
Seats
14
1%
0
0
1
68,500
Wheels
11
<1%
1
0
2
32,200
Forward collision avoidance
10
<1%
0
0
0
44,000
Equipment
8
<1%
0
0
0
37,800
Seat belts
7
<1%
1
0
1
66,000
Suspension
7
<1%
0
0
0
113,500
Interior lighting
6
<1%
0
0
0
72,000
Tires
6
<1%
0
0
0
30
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
The back up camera is inoperable at times. Rarely works on hot days or anytime the rear of the EDGE is facing the Sun. It hasn't worked properly for years. I'm not sure of the exact date or mileage it first happened, but it definitely started acting up around 2019.
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11763237, received 2026-09-09
When I put my 2013 Ford edge in reverse the backup camera goes out for about 5 to 10 seconds or it just doesn’t work at all. And also I just paid $672 to have the drivers side door latch replaced because the recall had expired in November of 2025 the door ajar light would stay on and the dash…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11755153, received 2026-08-05
The brake pedal suddenly became extremely stiff, accompanied by a hissing sound when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle does not stop normally or immediately after the brake pedal is pressed, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealer, who recommended…
Service brakes · NHTSA complaint 11768423, received 2026-10-02
The brake booster has gone out and the car don’t want to stop
Service brakes · NHTSA complaint 11768147, received 2026-09-30
Driver door says Ajar even when shut, inside lights stay on. Fuel indicator says Ajar stays on. Backup camera shows upside down
Structure · NHTSA complaint 11707993, received 2025-12-31
While driving on the highway less 60 mph my sunroof exploded and glass shattered everywhere. I had my child in the carseat while this happen. There nothing that I heard or visible that hit it. So now im trying to get it replace and the dealership need to order the glass and I need to wait. I found…
Structure · NHTSA complaint 11675614, received 2025-07-23
Other Ford Edge model years
2004 · 3 complaints
2007 · 989 complaints
2008 · 1,120 complaints
2009 · 261 complaints
2010 · 673 complaints
2011 · 1,803 complaints
2012 · 1,134 complaints
2014 · 383 complaints
2015 · 731 complaints
2016 · 926 complaints
2017 · 1,374 complaints
2018 · 846 complaints
2019 · 772 complaints
2020 · 325 complaints
2021 · 114 complaints
2022 · 133 complaints
2023 · 23 complaints
2024 · 44 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.