Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 114 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V124000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V160000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V151000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V377000 Driver's Seatbelt Assembly Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V011000 Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 21 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints
Of the 114 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 114 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford Edge presents a mixed reliability picture with several recalls related to software and engine issues. While the back-over prevention software has undergone multiple recalls, engine failures are a significant concern due to valve breakage. However, the risk of severe issues overall is moderate, and routine issues are generally manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine valves | 40,000–70,000 miles | $2,000–$3,500 | common |
| rearview camera | 10,000–30,000 miles | $100–$500 | very common |
| seatbelt retractor | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| rear drive axle | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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
- tire rotation
- brake pad replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- unusual engine noise
- delayed rearview camera image
- seatbelt retraction issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.