Model year
2011 Ford Edge
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 1,803 complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (684), SERVICE BRAKES (261), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (254). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 989 complaints
- 2008 1,120 complaints
- 2009 261 complaints
- 2010 673 complaints
- 2011 1,803 complaints
- 2012 1,134 complaints
- 2013 2,447 complaints
- 2014 383 complaints
- 2015 731 complaints
- 2016 926 complaints
- 2017 1,374 complaints
- 2018 847 complaints
- 2019 772 complaints
- 2020 325 complaints
- 2021 114 complaints
- 2022 133 complaints
- 2023 23 complaints
- 2024 44 complaints
Recalls
11V128000 · Feb 24, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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…
10V659000 · Dec 29, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
10V516000 · Oct 27, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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,…
Complaints
1,803 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 23, fire flag on 4, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE16012 | Door Ajar Warning Light Always On · INTERIOR LIGHTING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Sep 28, 2016 | Mar 20, 2017 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Edge FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Edge FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Edge AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Edge AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Edge AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
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