NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Ford Edge Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Ford Edge has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,446 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Ford Edge, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Ford Edge owner complaints
Owners have filed 2,446 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Edge, describing incidents dated July 1, 2012 to October 19, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 853 complaints
- Service Brakes 632 complaints
- Unknown or Other 426 complaints
- Structure 300 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 191 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
Of the 2,446 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 2,446 complaints, owners report 40 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11772058 · Filed
The rear view camera intermittently does not work. It is unsafe to rely on it for reversing, and fails me for a state inspection in Maine. I had brought it to the dealer, and they stated other models have a recall for this, but my VIN is not listed. It does not give a warning, when it does not work…
ODI #11768423 · Filed
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…
ODI #11768147 · Filed
The brake booster has gone out and the car don’t want to stop
Owner-reported
2013 Ford Edge mileage at failure
1,770 of the 2,446 complaints on file for the 2013 Ford Edge give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Median 45,000 miles | Middle half 35,000–65,000 miles | Based on 688 complaints |
| Service Brakes | Median 95,000 miles | Middle half 70,000–120,000 miles | Based on 376 complaints |
| Structure | Median 45,000 miles | Middle half 35,000–60,000 miles | Based on 240 complaints |
| Exterior Lighting | Median 45,000 miles | Middle half 35,000–60,000 miles | Based on 147 complaints |
| Engine | Median 65,000 miles | Middle half 40,000–105,000 miles | Based on 144 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Ford Edge in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE16-012: Door Ajar Warning Light Always On
Closed March 20, 2017
Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away
NHTSA #14V393000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 83,250 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 14S10 · Owners notified August 4, 2014 · Vehicles built September 2, 2010 – November 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper
NHTSA #14V002000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported January 6, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 27,933 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 13S13 · Owners notified February 25, 2014 · Vehicles built September 2, 2010 – April 25, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Edge model years
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