Model year
2021 Ford Edge
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 114 complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (38), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (18), BACK OVER PREVENTION (12). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,200, 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
26V124000 · Mar 3, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
25V315000 · May 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
25V160000 · Mar 14, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
24V635000 · Aug 23, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure…
22V151000 · Mar 11, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
21V377000 · May 24, 2021
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
21V011000 · Jan 15, 2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Complaints
114 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23002 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Edge AWD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Edge AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Edge AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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