What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Edge?

Owners filed 1,803 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system has the most at 687, then brakes at 308 and structure at 274.

Has the 2011 Ford Edge been recalled?

Yes. The year has 3 recalls. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Ford Edge have?

There are 196 complaints that name the engine group. Owners describe warning lights and stalling in the stories we read.

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Ford Edge?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?

Owners filed 1,803 complaints, and brake complaints include 10 reported crashes. See the safety and year comparison sections on this page for the full picture.

2011 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 1,803 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Ford Edge^[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often, with 687 complaints^[2].

1,803owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

19–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Electrical System. 687 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe dash and navigation screens that go dark or restart while driving, phone pairing that stops working, and a rear camera that freezes.
Brakes. 308 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a soft or spongy pedal, grinding from worn pads, and moments when the car did not slow as expected.
Structure. 274 complaints^[7]. Owners describe door latches that would not close properly and window glass that shattered or came apart in unexpected ways.
Unknown Or Other. 254 complaints^[8]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
Engine. 196 complaints^[9]. Owners describe warning lights that return after a dealer visit, stalling while driving, and an exhaust smell that was hard to trace.
Exterior Lighting. 187 complaints^[10].
Power Train. 172 complaints^[11].
Speed Control. 88 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 Edge is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Software (11V128), February 2011. About 8,022 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Body (10V659), December 2010. About 14,737 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock (10V516), October 2010. About 71 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	19 / 27 / 21	$3,200
Edge FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	18 / 25 / 20	$3,350
Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	18 / 25 / 20	$3,350
Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	18 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Edge AWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	17 / 23 / 19	$3,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	3	5	4	14.0%
SUV FWD^[21]	4	3	5	4	15.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2011 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[22]	305 hp

How 2011 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Edge model year. The 2011 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	989	5
2008	1,120	6
2009	261	6
2010	673	6
2011	1,803	3
2012	1,134	3
2013	2,447	2
2014	383	3
2015	731	7
2016	926	7
2017	1,374	8
2018	846	7
2019	772	3
2020	325	4
2021	114	7
2022	133	5
2023	23	4
2024	44	2

NHTSA's counts for the Edge show 1,803 complaints and 3 recalls for 2011^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (23) and the most are for 2013 (2,447)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2011 Edge?

The 2011 Ford Edge has a long complaint history, with 1,803 reports in total^[1]. Electrical System reports lead the list at 687^[2], followed by Brakes at 308^[6], and brake complaints carry 10 reported crashes^[6]. The year also has 3 recalls^[3]. The complaint counts are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts. If you are shopping for one, check the recall list above and ask for service records on the screens and brakes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Edge?: Owners filed 1,803 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The electrical system has the most at 687^[2], then brakes at 308^[6] and structure at 274^[7].
Has the 2011 Ford Edge been recalled?: Yes. The year has 3 recalls^[3]. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Ford Edge have?: There are 196 complaints that name the engine group^[9]. Owners describe warning lights and stalling in the stories we read.
What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Ford Edge?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?: Owners filed 1,803 complaints^[1], and brake complaints include 10 reported crashes^[6]. See the safety and year comparison sections on this page for the full picture.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Edge

2010 673 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 this page
2013 2,447 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 383 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2016 926 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 846 complaints, 7 recalls
2019 772 complaints, 3 recalls
2020 325 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Edge

Other Ford models from 2011

2011 Ford Crown Victoria 23 complaints, 2 recalls
2011 Ford Escape 1,355 complaints, 2 recalls
2011 Ford Fiesta 730 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 Ford Fusion 2,926 complaints, 7 recalls
2011 Ford Mustang 466 complaints, 4 recalls
2011 Ford Ranger 235 complaints, 5 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2011: suvs

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 complaints, 5 recalls
2011 Acura MDX 70 complaints, 0 recalls
2011 BMW X5 331 complaints, 18 recalls
2011 BMW X6 32 complaints, 13 recalls
2011 Buick Enclave 213 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 Cadillac SRX 447 complaints, 7 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 1,803 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Ford Edge (23 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
687 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
308 complaints name the brakes component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
274 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,500). NHTSA vehicle records
254 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,400). NHTSA vehicle records
196 complaints name the engine component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,200). NHTSA vehicle records
187 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
172 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,118). NHTSA vehicle records
88 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 11V128, filed February 24, 2011: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V659, filed December 29, 2010: Structure › Body. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V516, filed October 27, 2010: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hatchback / Liftgate › Lock. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2011 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2011 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and fuel economy