Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Edge has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,446 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 #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V002000 Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 853 complaints
- Service Brakes 530 complaints
- Unknown or Other 426 complaints
- Structure 300 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 191 complaints
- Engine 168 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Edge shows a below-average reliability due to numerous owner complaints, particularly with the electrical system and service brakes. A moderate number of recalls also suggest a need for attentiveness. However, the limited nature of the recall campaigns provides a less comprehensive view, suggesting issues may be less severe but fairly widespread.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $150–$800 | rare |
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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering lights
- Mushy brake pedal feel
- Fuel odor or leakage
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Inconsistent engine start
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.