Worst 2011 Ford Edge Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Edge.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 683 | 1 | 4 | 63,045 mi | |
| Brakes | 256 | 10 | — | 91,647 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 187 | — | — | 68,739 mi | |
| Body Structure | 182 | 2 | — | 61,131 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 179 | 3 | 1 | 65,578 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 168 | 2 | — | 58,741 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 87 | 3 | — | 54,378 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 79 | — | — | 52,158 mi | |
| Fuel System | 57 | — | — | 59,869 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 47 | — | — | 66,874 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 43 | — | — | 71,178 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 41 | — | — | 127,223 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 36 | — | — | 51,442 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 29 | — | — | 37,971 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 53,615 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | 1 | — | 40,695 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | — | 77,663 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 5 | — | 49,419 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | — | — | 50,144 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | — | — | 68,250 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 9 | — | — | 103,333 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 9 | — | — | 54,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 68,128 mi | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 8 | — | — | 43,072 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 46,750 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 2,103 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | 1 | 54,415 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 5 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Ford Edge
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,830 vehicles.
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.
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.
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?
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Does the 2011 Ford Edge have any recalls?
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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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