2013 Ford Edge: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 2,434 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
2,434
Complaints
2
Recalls
32
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
40
Injuries
21.8
Severity index
Severity index 21.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Ford Edge ranks 132 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 9% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 851 | 35.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 630 | 25.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 422 | 17.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 300 | 12.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 191 | 7.8% |
| ENGINE | 168 | 6.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 159 | 6.5% |
| HYDRAULIC | 103 | 4.2% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 851 of 2,434 complaints (35.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| 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 | 81 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 36 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V002000 | 06/01/2014 | 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 |
| 14V393000 | 02/07/2014 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.