2013 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2443 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (853), Service Brakes (634), Unknown Or Other (426).
Key takeaways
- 2443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 33 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 40 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 853 | 35% |
| Service Brakes | 634 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 426 | 17% |
| Structure | 300 | 12% |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 8% |
| Engine | 168 | 7% |
| Power Train | 160 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 105 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 93 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 77 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 49 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-09
The back up camera is inoperable at times. Rarely works on hot days or anytime the rear of the EDGE is facing the Sun. It hasn't worked properly for years. I'm not sure of the exact date or mileage it first happened, but it definitely started acting up around 2019.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-01
The car did not brake randomly back in may when I was picking my toddler up from school. I contacted Ford dealership and they said braking issues is a known issue with the edge but my vehicle has no recalls. I could pay almost $300 for a diagnostic fee but nothing would be covered because their was a recall for the bra...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-01
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.