2011 Ford Edge Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 254 complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 56,500. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, and the complaints include 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Engine complaints
- 254
- 14% of 1,801
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 56,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or engine revving after shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some describe the engine stalling without warning while driving at moderate speeds, occasionally with the oil warning light on.
- A smaller group reports the engine failing to accelerate or stalling shortly after purchase, even at very low mileage.
- One owner reported smoke and flames from under the hood while pulling into a driveway.
- Others describe repeated dealer visits for a persistent service engine light or an exhaust smell traced to fuel bypassing the catalytic converter.
- A few owners mention intermittent surging or racing of the engine at highway speeds that continued even after a throttle body replacement.
When 2011 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2011, latest Sep 19, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2011 Ford Edge
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2011 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA has 254 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge, which is 14% of the 1,801 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Edge engine?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2011 Ford Edge.
- At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 56,500 miles.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2011 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported for the 2011 Ford Edge engine complaint area.
- How does the 2011 Ford Edge compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2011 Edge's engine complaints made up 14% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 45% seen in 2016 and 66-71% seen in 2017-2018, but higher than the 7% and 9% seen in 2012 and 2013.