2021 Ford Edge Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge. Part of Generation 2 — 2015–2024.

20202022
Complaints
128
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
34

Worst 2021 Ford Edge Problems

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

#126 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:49,898 mi
#215 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:400 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#311 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:27,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Edge.

POWER TRAIN
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,898
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
400
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
BACK OVER PREVENTION
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,765
ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,000
SERVICE BRAKES
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,400
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000

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Recalls for 2021 Ford Edge

34 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,135,422 vehicles.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

25V315000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~1,076,138 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V315000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~1,076,138 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V160000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~2,290 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V160000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~2,290 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

+ 24 more recalls

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