Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2013. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 44 | 2 |
| 2023 Edge | 23 | 4 |
| 2022 Edge | 133 | 5 |
| 2021 Edge | 114 | 7 |
| 2020 Edge | 325 | 4 |
| 2019 Edge | 772 | 3 |
| 2018 Edge | 847 | 7 |
| 2017 Edge | 1,374 | 8 |
| 2016 Edge | 926 | 7 |
| 2015 Edge | 731 | 7 |
| 2014 Edge | 383 | 3 |
| 2013 EdgeMost complaints | 2,447 | 2 |
| 2012 Edge | 1,134 | 3 |
| 2011 Edge | 1,803 | 3 |
| 2010 Edge | 673 | 6 |
| 2009 Edge | 261 | 6 |
| 2008 Edge | 1,120 | 6 |
| 2007 Edge | 989 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system2,620
- Engine2,619
- Power train2,160
- Service brakes1,815
- Unknown or other1,534
- Air bags1,306
- Structure959
- Engine and engine cooling683
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 881 Edge vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 381 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 7 |
| 2021 | 15 | 7 |
| 2020 | 57 | 26 |
| 2019 | 38 | 22 |
| 2018 | 45 | 15 |
| 2017 | 53 | 32 |
| 2016 | 38 | 20 |
| 2015 | 50 | 26 |
| 2014 | 66 | 21 |
| 2013 | 109 | 47 |
| 2012 | 38 | 10 |
| 2011 | 78 | 36 |
| 2010 | 86 | 30 |
| 2009 | 18 | 10 |
| 2008 | 78 | 29 |
| 2007 | 91 | 42 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 14 model-year variants; 10 of 14 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 18 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–12.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Edge AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| 2023 | Edge AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| 2022 | Edge AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| 2021 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.1 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.1 | 9.8 |
| 2019 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| 2017 | Edge (Start/Stop) · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2016 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 7.8 | 9.8 |
| 2015 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 7.8 | 9.8 |
| 2014 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2012 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| 2011 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.6 | 11.6 |
| 2009 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.4 | 9.9 | 12.4 |
| 2008 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.4 | 9.9 | 12.4 |
| 2007 | Edge · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.6 | 10.1 | 12.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2 Edge cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
148 Edge cars are on Dutch roads; 63% arrived later as imports, and 91 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 | €74,745 |
| 2017 | 47 | €73,840 |
| 2016 | 29 | €72,164 |
| 2008 | 36 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
497 Edge cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 1% petrol, 99% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 108 | 121,000 km |
| 2018 | 86 | 144,000 km |
| 2017 | 192 | 166,000 km |
| 2016 | 111 | 189,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 99 Edge cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 19 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
8,531 Edge cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 959 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1,549 | 10 |
| 2017 | 3,804 | 24 |
| 2016 | 2,217 | 40 |
| 2013 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
8,892 Edge cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 85% passed first time, against 82% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 991 | 88% |
| 2018 | 1,660 | 84% |
| 2017 | 3,931 | 85% |
| 2016 | 2,310 | 83% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Edge | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Brakes | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Suspension | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.2% | 0.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
43,844 new Ford Edge cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (2), Germany (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 175 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 69 | 214 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3,297 | 206 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 8,118 | 201 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 8,864 | 204 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 14,939 | 151 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 8,545 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2013 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 3 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Edge in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airba…
The air conditioning clutch pulley plate could become loose. This plate could therefore detach and fall onto the road surface, posing a risk of accident.
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control signal in combination with a software error may cause the headlamps to switch off. This could lead to an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
43 campaigns cover the Edge; the latest 12 are below.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
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 and a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
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.
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 Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA recalls