Reliable Auto DB

2013 Ford Edge reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Ford Edge has 2,444 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 146 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Edge years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Axle shaft and Fuel system, gasoline.

2011 Ford Edge SEL
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

2,444

Per year

146

Recalls

2

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (854 of 2,444), then Service brakes (529) and Structure (300). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 54,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 80,000 miles. Those filings include 33 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, 24 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Edge has 1,134 complaints, 61 per year, and the 2014 has 382 complaints, 15 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Ford Edge. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V393000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 83,250
Recall Fuel system, gasoline 2014-01-06 · NHTSA campaign 14V002000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 27,933

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (2444 total)

Electrical system
854
Service brakes
529
Structure
300
Exterior lighting
191
Engine
168
Powertrain
160
Hydraulic brakes
105
Fuel and propulsion system
93
Latches, locks, and linkages
77
Speed control
57
Electronic stability control (ESC)
49
Back-over prevention
45
Steering
35
Visibility and wipers
27
Air bags
20
Seats
14
Engine and engine cooling
12
Visibility
12
Wheels
11
Forward collision avoidance
10
Fuel system, gasoline
10
Seat belts
7
Suspension
7
Adaptive and mobility equipment
6
Interior lighting
6
Tires
6
Equipment
4
Air brakes
1
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Crash-flagged

33

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

24

Death reports

1

Of the 1,793 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 54,000 miles. The middle half fall between 39,000 and 80,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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,…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The brake…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-09-01
  • "The car did not brake randomly back in may when I was picking my toddler up from school. I contacted Ford dealership and they said braking issues is a known issue with the edge but my vehicle has no recalls. I could pay…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Just purchased this used vehicle from Orange Auto Connection in [XXX] on XXX. Car was in perfect operating condition. 2 days later while driving with my 2 granddaughters I was approaching a stop sign at about 35-40 mph…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-31
  • "While driving on the highway at 70 mph, the driver's side front halfshaft completely detached from the vehicle, causing an immediate loss of drive power and creating a severe crash hazard.""
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Ford Edge SUV AWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2013 Ford Edge SUV FWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Edge all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
Edge all-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Edge all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
Edge front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700
Edge front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950
Edge front-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

1st generation (facelift), 2011–2014
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 synthetic (3.5L/3.7L V6); 5W-30 synthetic (2.0L EcoBoost) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17 (SE) to 265/40R22 (Sport)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 14V-393 covered certain 2012-2014 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010 to November 30, 2013, along with several other Ford and Lincoln models, for a halfshaft retention circlip that may not have been properly installed; the halfshaft could then move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. Power would no longer be transmitted to the wheels, and if the parking brake was not applied before exiting, the vehicle could roll away despite the transmission being in Park. Dealers inspected the vehicle to confirm the halfshaft was properly retained and, where it was not, replaced the linkshaft and also the halfshaft if it showed spline damage, free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Ford Edge reliable?

The 2013 Ford Edge has 2,444 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 146 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Edge years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Axle shaft and Fuel system, gasoline.

What are common problems with a 2013 Ford Edge?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (854 of 2,444), then Service brakes (529) and Structure (300). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 54,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 80,000 miles. Those filings include 33 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, 24 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2013 Ford Edge more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Edge has 1,134 complaints, 61 per year, and the 2014 has 382 complaints, 15 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Ford Edge been recalled?

The 2013 Ford Edge has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Ford Edge?

Owners have filed 2444 complaints about the 2013 Ford Edge with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Ford Edge get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Ford Edge is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford Edge?

2011-2014 is the 1st-generation facelift, 2015-2018 is the 2nd generation, and 2019-2024 is the 2nd-generation facelift; Ford discontinued the Edge after the 2024 model year.

Is the Ford Edge still in production?

No. Ford ended Edge production in 2024 and this catalog does not track model years after 2024 for this model.

Was the Ford Edge recalled for a torque converter problem?

Yes. NHTSA recall 17V-427 covered 2017 Edge vehicles with the 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic whose torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which can leave the vehicle unable to move.