2013 Ford Edge Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 160 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, 7% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 66,500 miles. A related recall (14V393000) covers halfshaft retention issues, and 5 crashes and 2 injuries have been tied to this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 160
- 7% of 2,444
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 66,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling backward after being left in park or neutral, sometimes striking other vehicles.
- Some describe a broken or failing shifter cable that let the car roll away even when the shifter appeared set to park.
- Several report a rear differential or rear transmission seal leak, with fluid visible under the vehicle.
- Drivers describe sudden hesitation followed by unexpected surging during acceleration, especially at low speeds in parking areas.
- Some report a total loss of power and deceleration on the road, with the engine shaking before the issue temporarily clears after restart.
When 2013 Ford Edge transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2013, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 160 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Ford Edge, which is 7% of the 2,444 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission-related recall for the 2013 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall campaign 14V393000, reported July 2, 2014, covers halfshaft retention on certain 2012-2014 Ford Edge and related vehicles; dealers inspect and repair the halfshaft as needed.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2013 Ford Edge?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Ford Edge is 66,500 miles.
- Have transmission issues on the 2013 Ford Edge caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Ford Edge, including several rollaway incidents.