2013 Ford Edge Problems and Recalls (2,438 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2013 Ford Edge is Electrical (23% of 2,438 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Electrical — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-16 2,438 complaints · 2 recalls

What problems show up on the 2013 Ford Edge?

568 of 2,438 filings named Electrical (23% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Brakes (564 reports).

There are 2 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2012 has 1,131 reports on file; this year has 2,438. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2013 Ford Edge

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 2 campaigns on file below.
  2. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  3. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  4. Lights. Walk around the vehicle: headlights, brake lights and turn signals all working.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Electrical. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Electrical 568 complaints · 23.3% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 33
  • Fires 7
  • Injuries 40
  • Deaths 1
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) appears in 568 of 2,438 owner complaints (23.3%) in this vehicle snapshot. Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 568 complaints, 23.3% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 568 · 23.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 564 complaints, 23.1% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 8 crash reports 564 · 23.1% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 186 complaints, 7.6% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 crash reports 1 fire reports 186 · 7.6% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 181 complaints, 7.4% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 crash reports 181 · 7.4% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 126 complaints, 5.2% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 5 crash reports 126 · 5.2% Engine (ENGINE): 103 complaints, 4.2% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 2 fire reports 103 · 4.2% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 74 complaints, 3.0% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 2 crash reports 2 fire reports 74 · 3.0% Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION): 43 complaints, 1.8% of reports Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 43 · 1.8% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 43 complaints, 1.8% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 4 crash reports 43 · 1.8% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 800 complaints, 32.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 5 crash reports 2 fire reports 800 · 32.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 568 23.3% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 564 23.1% 8 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 186 7.6% 2 crashes · 1 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 181 7.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 126 5.2% 5 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 103 4.2% 0 crashes · 2 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 74 3.0% 2 crashes · 2 fires
Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 43 1.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 43 1.8% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 800 32.8% 5 crashes · 2 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2012; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 2014. 2012-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2012-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2013-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2013-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2014-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2014-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2014-Q4: 44 owner reports 44 2015-Q1: 55 owner reports 55 2015-Q2: 84 owner reports 84 2015-Q3: 93 owner reports 93 2015-Q4: 72 owner reports 72 2016-Q1: 109 owner reports 109 2016-Q2: 137 owner reports 137 2016-Q3: 120 owner reports 120 2016-Q4: 170 owner reports 170 2017-Q1: 116 owner reports 116 2017-Q2: 104 owner reports 104 2017-Q3: 85 owner reports 85 2017-Q4: 62 owner reports 62 2018-Q1: 39 owner reports 39 2018-Q2: 42 owner reports 42 2018-Q3: 60 owner reports 60 2018-Q4: 45 owner reports 45 2019-Q1: 38 owner reports 38 2019-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2019-Q3: 92 owner reports 92 2019-Q4: 28 owner reports 28 2020-Q1: 41 owner reports 41 2020-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2020-Q3: 39 owner reports 39 2020-Q4: 33 owner reports 33 2021-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2021-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2021-Q3: 35 owner reports 35 2021-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2022-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2022-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2022-Q3: 45 owner reports 45 2022-Q4: 30 owner reports 30 2023-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2023-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2023-Q3: 39 owner reports 39 2023-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2024-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2024-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2024-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2024-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2025-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2025-Q3: 37 owner reports 37 2025-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2026-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2026-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2026-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jul 2012 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 14V002000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V002000 Recall campaign 14V393000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V393000 Investigation PE16012 ● Investigation PE16012
  • Campaign 14V393000 was reported 296 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2012-Q3 Owner reports 1
2012-Q4 Owner reports 2
2013-Q1 Owner reports 2
2013-Q2 Owner reports 4
2013-Q3 Owner reports 11
2013-Q4 Owner reports 4
2014-Q1 Owner reports 15
2014-Q2 Owner reports 15
2014-Q3 Owner reports 36
2014-Q4 Owner reports 44
2015-Q1 Owner reports 55
2015-Q2 Owner reports 84
2015-Q3 Owner reports 93
2015-Q4 Owner reports 72
2016-Q1 Owner reports 109
2016-Q2 Owner reports 137
2016-Q3 Owner reports 120
2016-Q4 Owner reports 170
2017-Q1 Owner reports 116
2017-Q2 Owner reports 104
2017-Q3 Owner reports 85
2017-Q4 Owner reports 62
2018-Q1 Owner reports 39
2018-Q2 Owner reports 42
2018-Q3 Owner reports 60
2018-Q4 Owner reports 45
2019-Q1 Owner reports 38
2019-Q2 Owner reports 45
2019-Q3 Owner reports 92
2019-Q4 Owner reports 28
2020-Q1 Owner reports 41
2020-Q2 Owner reports 18
2020-Q3 Owner reports 39
2020-Q4 Owner reports 33
2021-Q1 Owner reports 16
2021-Q2 Owner reports 16
2021-Q3 Owner reports 35
2021-Q4 Owner reports 26
2022-Q1 Owner reports 24
2022-Q2 Owner reports 24
2022-Q3 Owner reports 45
2022-Q4 Owner reports 30
2023-Q1 Owner reports 31
2023-Q2 Owner reports 35
2023-Q3 Owner reports 39
2023-Q4 Owner reports 26
2024-Q1 Owner reports 19
2024-Q2 Owner reports 21
2024-Q3 Owner reports 24
2024-Q4 Owner reports 17
2025-Q1 Owner reports 12
2025-Q2 Owner reports 35
2025-Q3 Owner reports 37
2025-Q4 Owner reports 18
2026-Q1 Owner reports 16
2026-Q2 Owner reports 17
2026-Q3 Owner reports 13
2026-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 14V002000
Recall campaign 1 14V393000
Defect investigation 1 PE16012
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Safety Recalls (2)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline.

  1. Recall campaign 14V002000

    Safety recall 14V002000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 14V393000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-16
Safety incident filters
Showing 5 of 2,438 complaints · page 1 of 98
2026-10-02Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11768423
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The brake pedal suddenly became extremely stiff, accompanied by a hissing sound when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle does not stop normally or immediately after the brake pedal is pressed, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealer, who recommended replacement of the brake booster and master cylinder. The dealer also recommended replacement of the ECU and hydro unit associated with the braking system. However, Ford has reportedly informed the dealer that the required ECU is not currently available. I have found several complaints from other owners describing similar brake-related symptoms, including a very stiff brake pedal, hissing noise, and reduced braking effectiveness. Despite these reports, Ford has not adequately addressed what appears to be a potentially serious and recurring safety issue. A sudden loss or significant reduction of braking assistance can substantially increase stopping distance and may result in a collision, particularly in an emergency situation. This is a serious safety concern for the occupants of the vehicle and other road users. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and determine whether there is a safety defect affecting these vehicles. I also request that Ford be required to provide an appropriate and timely remedy for affected vehicles, including vehicles for which replacement parts are currently unavailable.
2026-09-30Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11768147
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The brake booster has gone out and the car don’t want to stop
2026-09-09Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11763237
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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, but it definitely started acting up around 2019.
2026-09-01Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11761370
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power booster brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2026-09-01Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11761285
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 almost $300 for a diagnostic fee but nothing would be covered because their was a recall for the brake booster but that was back in 2013-2014. So I went to brakes plus, first they replaced the master cylinder then they replaced the brake booster a week later. Here I am 3 months later and the same issue.The vehicle randomly did not brake AGAIN. Got the vehicle back to brakes plus to have the vehicle looked at again. They replaced the brake booster under warranty then reached out to Ford who let them know the brake booster and brake lines are a know defect with the vehicle and I can have my vehicle looked at by them but I would need to pay the fee and nothing would be covered . How is this a known issue and nothing is covered? Ford checked my Vin and no vehicle recall. I reached out to Ford corporate and they created a case number: Cxh-09196123-F6m4z3 I am pregnant and I feel this car is dangerous if this is a known issue.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?

Owners named Electrical most often — 568 of 2,438 reports (23%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2013 Ford Edge?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

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EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

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