2023 Ford Edge Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Edge. Part of Generation 2 — 2015–2024.

20222024
Complaints
23
per 10K Sold
2.2
US Sales
106,098
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 Ford Edge Problems

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

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:10,532 mi
#23 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Ford Edge.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,532
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2023 Ford Edge

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,933,990 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.

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.

23V596000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~8,523 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

23V198000Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor
~19 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

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2023 Ford Edge — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Ford Edge reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Ford Edge has 23 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Ford Edge?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 10,532 mi); Brakes (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). 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 2023 Ford Edge?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,532 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Ford Edge?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Ford Edge include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2023 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,933,990 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 2023 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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