2011 Ford Edge Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2011 Ford Edge has a complaint index of 94, ranking 2nd worst out of 18 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems dominate with 752 complaints (42% share), and NHTSA lists 3 recalls tied to body control modules.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 94/100
- #2 of 18 Edge years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,801
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 23
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2011 Ford Edge problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System752 (42%)
- Structure & Body356 (20%)
- Brakes346 (19%)
- Other271 (15%)
- Engine254 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain172 (10%)
- Fuel System78 (4%)
- Steering29 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras23 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration or sudden engine revving while shifting into gear or driving at low speed, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Some describe a burning odor or smoke coming from under the hood, traced to an electrical fault originating in the fuse box.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during moderate-to-high-speed crashes, including a 40 mph rear-end collision.
- Owners report the engine stalling at highway speed after the oil warning light illuminated, leading to a crash.
- Brake pedal reportedly felt spongy and required increased effort to stop the vehicle, matching a Ford customer satisfaction program notice.
2011 Ford Edge recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V128000Feb 24, 2011Electrical System8,022 vehicles
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 routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- NHTSA 10V659000Dec 29, 2010Structure & Body14,737 vehicles
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.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- NHTSA 10V516000Oct 27, 2010Structure & Body71 vehicles
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, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Risk: The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
2011 Ford Edge fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Ford Edge a complaint index of 94, the second-highest among 18 model years of the Edge, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Edge years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Ford Edge?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, with 752 complaints making up 42% of all complaints for the year, including reports of smoke and burning odors at a median mileage of 55,000.
- Does the 2011 Ford Edge have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Edge, all tied to the body control module or related electronic settings, none marked as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2011 Ford Edge compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 94, the 2011 Edge ranks worse than most other years; only 2013 has a higher index at 100, while years like 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 rate Best with indexes of 6, 18, 0, and 12.
- What mileage do 2011 Ford Edge problems usually show up at?
- Across this year overall, the median mileage at failure is 58,100, though brake complaints median at 94,434.5 miles and transmission complaints median at 49,236 miles.