YearToAvoid

2011 Ford Edge Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 78 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge, 4% of its 1,801 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 55,000. No recall is linked to this problem area.

Fuel System complaints
78
4% of 1,801
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Throttle body failure causes sudden loss of accelerator response while driving at highway speed, with no ability to regain power.
  • Vehicle enters a limp or safe mode at speeds around 65 mph or 40 mph, with the engine still running but unable to maintain speed.
  • A wrench warning light appears on the dash along with the loss of power, sometimes accompanied by an AWD warning light.
  • The vehicle stalls unexpectedly at low speeds, around 25 to 30 mph, then can only creep forward at a rough idle despite pressing the gas pedal.
  • Owners report the problem is intermittent: the vehicle restarts and drives normally for a time before the stall or power loss recurs.
  • Dealers have replaced the throttle body and cleaned the fuel system in response to the stalling and check-engine-light complaints.

When 2011 Ford Edge fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2011, latest Nov 19, 2025.

2011 Ford Edge fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter152011 Q22014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32018 Q22020 Q12021 Q2
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q3 (15).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201031 (5%)
  2. 201178 (4%)
  3. 201247 (4%)
  4. 2013103 (4%)
  5. 201432 (8%)
  6. 201531 (4%)
  7. 201624 (3%)
  8. 201738 (3%)
  9. 201824 (3%)
  10. 201932 (4%)
  11. 20209 (3%)
  12. 20215 (5%)
  13. 20226 (5%)
  14. 20233 (14%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 78 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge, which is 4% of the 1,801 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Edge fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2011 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge is 55,000 miles.
Are 2011 Ford Edge fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Ford Edge shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2011 Ford Edge compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2011 Edge had 78 fuel system complaints (4% share), while the 2013 Edge had the most at 103 complaints (4% share) and the 2014 Edge had the highest share at 8%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.