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2013 Ford Edge Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 678 brake complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, 28% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 12 crashes and 15 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 84,094. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Brakes complaints
678
28% of 2,444
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
15
Median mileage
84,095 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes only slowed by the parking brake.
  • Several drivers report a failed brake booster, with some noting they were told their vehicle fell outside an extended warranty covering the same defect on other units.
  • Multiple complaints describe having to pump the brakes repeatedly or press unusually hard to bring the vehicle to a stop.
  • Some owners replaced the master cylinder and brake booster multiple times without resolving the loss of braking force.
  • Several incidents describe brake failure at low speed while parking or approaching a stop, resulting in curb strikes or collisions.
  • A few complaints report brake failure leading to loss of control and collisions with poles, guardrails, or roadside objects.

When 2013 Ford Edge brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2012, latest Sep 1, 2026.

2013 Ford Edge brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter472012 Q32015 Q42017 Q32019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
678 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (47).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 2010184 (27%)
  2. 2011346 (19%)
  3. 2012298 (26%)
  4. 2013678 (28%)
  5. 201474 (19%)
  6. 2015137 (19%)
  7. 2016164 (18%)
  8. 2017212 (16%)
  9. 201833 (4%)
  10. 201914 (2%)
  11. 20208 (3%)
  12. 20215 (5%)
  13. 20222 (2%)
  14. 20233 (14%)
  15. 20241 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 678 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is 28% of the 2,444 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Edge brakes?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this brake issue.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Edge brakes typically fail?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 84,094 miles.
Have the 2013 Ford Edge brake problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 12 crashes and 15 injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Edge compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2013 model year has the highest brake complaint share among Edge years listed, at 28%, compared to 19% for 2011, 26% for 2012, and 19% for 2014.

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.