2011 Ford Edge Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge. Part of Generation 1 — 2007–2014.

20102012
Complaints
2,530
per 10K Sold
207.9
US Sales
121,702
Crashes
28
Fires
6
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2011 Ford Edge Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1683 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:63,045 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#2256 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:91,647 mi
Crash-related:10
#3187 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:68,739 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Edge.

Electrical Faults
683
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
63,045
Brakes
256
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
91,647
Headlight/Taillight Failures
187
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,739
Body Structure
182
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
61,131
Engine Problems
179
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,578
Transmission / Drivetrain
168
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
58,741
Unintended Acceleration
87
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
54,378
Structure:Body:Door
79
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,158
Fuel System
57
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,869
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,874
Electronic Stability Control
43
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,178
Hydraulic Brakes
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
127,223
Latches / Locks
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,442
Steering Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,971
Gasoline Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,615
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,695
Wipers & Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,663
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
49,419
Structural Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,144
Seat-Related Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,250
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,333
Interior Lighting
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,333
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,128
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,072
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,750
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,103
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,415
Backup Camera
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Ford Edge

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,830 vehicles.

11V128000Electrical System:software
~8,022 affected

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

10V659000Body Structure
~14,737 affected

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

10V516000Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
~71 affected

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

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2011 Ford Edge — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 Ford Edge has 2,530 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 683 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Edge?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (683 complaints, avg 63,045 mi); Brakes (256 complaints, avg 91,647 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (187 complaints, avg 68,739 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Ford Edge?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,269 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Ford Edge?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge include 28 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,830 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Ford Edge?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Edge reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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