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Ford Edge — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford Edge model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
21
Years to Avoid
2013, 2011
Best Years
2024, 2023, 2022, 2006, 2005, 2004
2024Best Year
40 complaints1 recalls37 TSBs
2023Best Year
21 complaints3 recalls53 TSBs
2022Best Year
121 complaints4 recalls1 invest.85 TSBs
2021
123 complaints6 recalls1 invest.133 TSBs
2020
356 complaints4 recalls1 invest.154 TSBs
2019
803 complaints3 recalls196 TSBs
2018
873 complaints7 recalls141 TSBs
2017
1,502 complaints8 recalls2 invest.178 TSBs
2016
1,025 complaints7 recalls2 invest.207 TSBs
2015
900 complaints7 recalls2 invest.179 TSBs
2014
507 complaints3 recalls1 invest.68 TSBs
2013Avoid
3,195 complaints2 recalls1 invest.84 TSBs
2012
1,466 complaints3 recalls1 invest.71 TSBs
2011Avoid
2,527 complaints3 recalls1 invest.60 TSBs
2010
777 complaints7 recalls42 TSBs
2009
304 complaints7 recalls27 TSBs
2008
1,457 complaints7 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs
2007
1,237 complaints6 recalls2 invest.29 TSBs
2006Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2005Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2004Best Year
5 complaints0 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford Edge Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2013, 2011 Ford Edge are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Ford Edge, consider the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2006, 2005, 2004 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

21 model years analyzed