2011 Ford Edge Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 356 complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge, 20% of all complaints that year, higher than every other Edge model year. Two related recalls cover body control module and electronic module problems. Median mileage at failure is 52,000.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 356
- 20% of 1,801
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door latches and locks malfunction, sometimes making a machine-gun-like sound or failing to lock at all.
- Driver's side door ajar warning stays on even when the door is fully closed, keeping interior lights lit and draining the battery.
- Rear or side window glass has cracked or shattered unexpectedly, in one case scattering sharp glass splinters inside the cabin.
- Lift-gate lock malfunctions and causes all interior lights to illuminate erroneously.
- Body panel fitment problems reported soon after purchase, including doors and hood out of alignment along with a gas tank leak.
- Rear seat design allows only one child-restraint latch anchor position, preventing installation of two rear-facing child seats.
When 2011 Ford Edge body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 21, 2011, latest Apr 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Ford Edge
- 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.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 356 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Edge, which is 20% of the 1,801 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is the 2011 Ford Edge's Structure & Body complaint rate unusual?
- Yes. The 20% share for 2011 is the highest of any Edge model year in the data, compared to 4% for 2010 and 18% for 2012.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
- Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 10V659000 for a body control module issue and 10V516000 for incorrectly configured electronic module settings.
- At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Ford Edge is 52,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this area for the 2011 Ford Edge, with no fires reported.