2014 Ford Edge Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

20132015
Complaints
510
per 10K Sold
46.9
US Sales
108,864
Crashes
24
Fires
0
Injuries
19
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Ford Edge Problems

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

#156 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:55,444 mi
Crash-related:1
#255 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:53,816 mi
Crash-related:2
#354 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:60,958 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Edge.

Electrical Faults
56
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,444
Brakes
55
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
53,816
Transmission / Drivetrain
54
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,958
Engine Problems
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,861
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,381
Backup Camera
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,882
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
43,860
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,543
Headlight/Taillight Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,806
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,054
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
83,705
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,125
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,875
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,055
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,543
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,700
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
47,000
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,880
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,068
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Ford Edge

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~153,380 vehicles.

20V692000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~15,587 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

15V005000Fuel Pump
~54,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

14V393000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~83,250 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

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2014 Ford Edge — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Ford Edge reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Ford Edge has 510 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 56 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Ford Edge?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (56 complaints, avg 55,444 mi); Brakes (55 complaints, avg 53,816 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (54 complaints, avg 60,958 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 2014 Ford Edge?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,063 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Ford Edge?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Ford Edge include 24 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 19 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 2014 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,380 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 2014 Ford Edge?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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