YearToAvoid

2013 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Owners filed 211 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, about 9% of that year's 2,444 total complaints, with failures reported at a median 55,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue, and the problem area is linked to 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries.

Engine complaints
211
9% of 2,444
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine reportedly shuts off or loses power unexpectedly at low speeds, sometimes making steering difficult.
  • Some owners describe the vehicle failing to move or losing acceleration when the pedal is depressed, with no warning light.
  • Reports of sudden loss of acceleration followed by unintended vehicle movement, including rolling away while parked.
  • A subset of complaints describe engine compartment fires occurring after driving, with one reported total loss.
  • Owners also report coolant leaking from the base of the engine along with a coolant warning light.

When 2013 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2013, latest Jun 27, 2026.

2013 Ford Edge engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter142013 Q12015 Q12016 Q42018 Q32020 Q22022 Q22024 Q12026 Q1
211 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2017 Q3 (14).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 201074 (11%)
  2. 2011254 (14%)
  3. 201276 (7%)
  4. 2013211 (9%)
  5. 201461 (16%)
  6. 2015226 (31%)
  7. 2016410 (45%)
  8. 2017891 (66%)
  9. 2018585 (71%)
  10. 2019196 (26%)
  11. 202059 (19%)
  12. 202115 (14%)
  13. 202214 (11%)
  14. 20234 (18%)
  15. 20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 211 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is about 9% of the 2,444 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Edge engine problems?
No. NHTSA does not list a related recall for the engine issues reported on the 2013 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Edge engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2013 Ford Edge is 55,000 miles.
Are the engine problems on the 2013 Ford Edge dangerous?
NHTSA data links the engine problem area on the 2013 Ford Edge to 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries among the 211 complaints filed.
How does the 2013 Ford Edge compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2013 Edge's engine complaints made up 9% of that year's total, lower than years like 2017 (66%) and 2018 (71%), but higher than 2012 (7%) and 2014 (16%).

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.