2021 Ford Edge reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2021 Ford Edge holds 110 complaints after 6 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Edge years here — under the median of the other years, which is 21. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Internal engine parts, and Display.

2019 Ford Edge — Photo by Vauxford, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

110

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (35 of 110), then Back-over prevention (20) and Electrical system (14). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 41,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 18,033 and 62,000 miles. Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Edge has 316 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2022 has 130 complaints, 12 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2021 Ford Edge. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V124000

Summary 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.

Remedy The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Vehicles affected 849,310

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000

Summary 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.

Remedy The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Vehicles affected 1,076,138

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V160000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.

Vehicles affected 2,290

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V635000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

Vehicles affected 90,736

Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V151000

Summary 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.

Remedy The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.

Vehicles affected 78,376

Recall seat belts, front, retractor 2021-05-24 · NHTSA campaign 21V377000

Summary 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."

Remedy Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13.

Vehicles affected 82

Recall Driveshaft 2021-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 21V011000

Summary 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.

Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Vehicles affected 147

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

Complaints by component (110 total)

Powertrain

Back-over prevention

Electrical system

Engine

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Speed control

Visibility

Fuel and propulsion system

Engine and engine cooling

Lane departure

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

Seat belts

Air bags

Equipment

Exterior lighting

Fuel system, gasoline

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seats

Steering

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 24 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 41,000 miles. The middle half fall between 18,033 and 62,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Upon accelerating from a stop the car shutters."
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-15
"The vehicle hesitates, bucks, and surges when accelerating from low speed making it difficult and hazardous merging into traffic and other driving situations. The hesitation, bucking, and surging is getting…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-14
"The left rear axle housing due to not enough lubricant. The ford maintenance shop states they can refill the lubricant but it doesn’t last long and will be back in the shop . So I’m having it replaced due to their…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-14
"The transmission failed causing the car to sputter and stop. My daughter was driving the car at the time and it died while she was waiting for a light to turn green at a major intersection. She had to wait for my…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-08-31
"The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated…"
Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2021 Ford Edge SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD	5 stars	5 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	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$2800
Edge all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	28	23 MPG	$2800
Edge all-wheel drive	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	21 MPG	$3100
Edge front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$2700

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (facelift), 2019–2024

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-30 synthetic blend (2.0L EcoBoost and 2.7L EcoBoost ST) , 5.7 qt capacity

Tire size 235/60R18 (SE) to 245/50R20 (ST)

Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 25V442 covers 2019-2020 Edge vehicles, among roughly 200,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles across twenty nameplates, for a software error that may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or leave the image on the display after the backing event has ended. A blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, and an image that stays up after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Dealers update the rearview camera software free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Ford Edge reliable?

What are common problems with a 2021 Ford Edge?

Is the 2021 Ford Edge more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2021 Ford Edge been recalled?

The 2021 Ford Edge has 7 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 2021 Ford Edge?

Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 2021 Ford Edge with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Ford Edge get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Ford Edge is 22.8 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.