2013 Ford Edge Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2013 Ford Edge ranks worst of 18 model years with a complaint index of 100 and 2,444 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical System issues lead at 38% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 28%, with two recalls covering transmission halfshaft and fuel line problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 18 Edge years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2,444
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 33
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 40
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 40 / 1
Top 2013 Ford Edge problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System918 (38%)
- Brakes678 (28%)
- Other434 (18%)
- Structure & Body379 (16%)
- Engine211 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain160 (7%)
- Fuel System103 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras55 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers37 (2%)
- Steering35 (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 where the vehicle failed to slow when the brake pedal was applied, in some cases leading to collisions.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle surging forward on its own while the brake pedal was depressed, with dealers unable to duplicate the problem.
- Interior lights reported staying on while driving due to a door-ajar sensor fault, obscuring rear visibility when backing up.
- Multiple owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including rollovers and side impacts that caused injuries.
- Fuel system complaints describe fuel leaks and fires, including one case where a dislodged fuel line was linked to a fire after a crash.
- One report describes the vehicle rolling back in park and hitting another vehicle, along with warning lights activating with no nearby hazard.
2013 Ford Edge recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V393000Jul 2, 2014Transmission & Powertrain83,250 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
- NHTSA 14V002000Jan 6, 2014Fuel System27,933 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
2013 Ford Edge fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 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.
2013 compared with other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Ford Edge reliable?
- Among 18 model years of the Ford Edge, 2013 has the worst complaint index at 100 and ranks first (worst) overall, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA complaints show Electrical System issues make up 38% of reports, followed by Brakes at 28% and Structure & Body at 16%.
- Does the 2013 Ford Edge have recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2013 Edge: one for a transmission halfshaft retention issue and one for a fuel line pulse damper that could leak fuel.
- At what mileage do 2013 Edge problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Electrical System issues appeared around 45,000 miles, Brakes around 84,094 miles, and Fuel System around 70,987 miles.
- How does the 2013 Edge compare to other Edge model years?
- The 2013 Edge has the highest complaint index (100) of all 18 years tracked, worse than 2011 (94) and 2017 (88), which are also rated Avoid.