Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford Edge has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,803 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V128000 BODY CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V659000 BODY CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V516000 DISABLED LIFTGATE LOCK/FMVSS 206 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 687 complaints
- Structure 274 complaints
- Service Brakes 261 complaints
- Unknown or Other 254 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 187 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
Of the 1,803 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 1,803 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford Edge has a high number of complaints, primarily related to the electrical system, body structure, and brakes. With three recall campaigns, the data suggests notable reliability issues. However, some detailed failure specifics are not widely reported, limiting precise analysis.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| structure | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
| service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid checks
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Brake pad inspection
- Battery inspection and cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Malfunctioning electrical components
- Body integrity issues
- Brake responsiveness problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.