2011 Ford Edge Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 346 complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge, 19% of that year's 1,801 total complaints. NHTSA lists no related recall tied to this data, though several owners describe a brake booster replaced under a recall action. Median mileage at failure is 94,434.5 miles, and 10 crashes and 1 injury were reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 346
- 19% of 1,801
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 94,435 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor while driving, sometimes with a hissing noise from the brake system before the loss of stopping power.
- Pedal feels spongy or soft and takes increased effort to stop the vehicle, matching symptoms described in a Ford customer satisfaction letter about the brake booster.
- ABS hydraulic control unit or module sticks after turning or hitting a bump, causing the pedal to sink and require pumping to restore braking.
- Owners report the vacuum brake booster failing, leading to reduced or no braking response during highway-speed deceleration.
- Rear brake pads reported worn through to the rotor with a grinding noise at low speed.
- Brake pedal reported locking up hard, described as feeling like a brick, resulting in a curb impact.
When 2011 Ford Edge brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2013, latest Jun 28, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Ford Edge
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 346 brake complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge, which is 19% of the 1,801 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Ford Edge?
- The data provided lists no related recall for brakes on the 2011 Ford Edge, though some owners describe a brake booster part replaced under what they call a recall action.
- At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge is 94,434.5 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes in the 2011 Ford Edge?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 10 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge.
- How does 2011 compare to other Ford Edge years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 Edge's brake complaints are 19% of its total, similar to 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, but lower than 2013, which had a 28% share.