2021 Ford Edge problems and recalls
Owners have filed 107 complaints on the 2021 Ford Edge, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (33 complaints).
107
Complaints
7
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
42.0
Severity index
Severity index 42.0 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 77 of 92 by severity index among 2021 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 16% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2021 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 33 | 30.8% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 20 | 18.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 15.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 13.1% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 10.3% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 7.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 4.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 4.7% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 27 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.0x those in 2021 to 2022 (60 against 20).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V011000 | 15/01/2021 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. |
| 21V377000 | 24/05/2021 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand |
| 22V151000 | 11/03/2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 24V635000 | 23/08/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure a |
| 25V160000 | 14/03/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 25V315000 | 09/05/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023- |
| 26V124000 | 03/03/2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. |
Other Ford Edge model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 26.8
- 2013sev 23.4
- 2014sev 42.6
- 2015sev 35.0
- 2016sev 30.0
- 2017sev 26.5
- 2018sev 37.7
- 2019sev 14.9
- 2020sev 57.0
- 2022sev 94.7
- 2023sev 59.8
- 2024sev 85.2
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-02. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.