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The 2013 Ford Edge has 2,447 owner complaints on file with NHTSA[1]. That is the most of any Edge model year, and both of its recalls have a free remedy available[2][3][4].

2,447owner complaints[1]
2recalls[4]
19–24MPG combined (EPA)[5]
4★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 2,447 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Of these, 33 mention a crash[1], 7 a fire[1] and 40 injuries[1]. One death is reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Component group Complaints Median miles at failure
Electrical system[7] 854 45,000
Brakes[8] 633 86,000
Unknown or other[9] 427 49,200
Structure[10] 300 43,687
Exterior lighting[11] 191 46,025
Engine[12] 179 58,260
Power train[13] 160 66,144
Fuel/propulsion system[14] 93 70,000

Electrical system. Add[7] after 'door ajar warning' and after 'while driving'. Two describe phone pairing or touch screen trouble[7].

Brakes. Brakes have the most crashes (12) and injuries (15) of the groups listed[8]. In a sample of 12 brake complaints we read, 6 describe soft, weak or failing brakes, and some say it happened without warning[8]. In 5 of the 12, the owner says the dealer could not find or reproduce the cause[8].

Structure and lighting. In a sample of 12 structure complaints, 9 describe the same door ajar warning, which owners link to the door latch sensor[10]. In a sample of 12 exterior lighting complaints, 8 are also about door ajar warnings and interior lights staying on, and 2 describe headlights that seem too bright or too dim[11].

The same door ajar warning shows up in the samples for several component groups[7][10][11].

Recalls

NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2013 Edge[4]. Both have a remedy available.

Remove the sentence, or write: Owners may contact Ford customer service about this recall[2].

Fuel economy

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

Version City / Hwy / Combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo[5] 21 / 29 / 24 $2,800
FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[15] 19 / 27 / 22 $3,050
FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl[16] 19 / 26 / 21 $3,200
AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[17] 18 / 25 / 20 $3,350
AWD, 3.7L 6-cyl[18] 17 / 23 / 19 $3,550

EPA also lists a second AWD 3.5L entry with the same 18 / 25 / 20 numbers[19]. The 2.0L turbo FWD is the most economical at 24 combined MPG[5]. The AWD 3.7L is the thirstiest at 19[18].

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the AWD version 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover, and a rollover risk of 14.0%[6]. The FWD version gets the same star ratings, with a rollover risk of 15.9%[20].

Engine and size

EPA lists three engines for this model year[21][22][23].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

AWD FWD
Length[24][25] 184 in 184 in
Width[24][25] 76 in 76 in
Height[24][25] 67 in 67 in
Wheelbase[24][25] 111 in 111 in
Curb weight[24][25] 4,394 lb 4,083 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

2007: 989 complaints, 5 recalls20072008: 1,120 complaints, 6 recalls2009: 261 complaints, 6 recalls20092010: 673 complaints, 6 recalls2011: 1,803 complaints, 3 recalls20112012: 1,134 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 2,447 complaints, 2 recalls2,44720132014: 383 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 731 complaints, 7 recalls20152016: 926 complaints, 7 recalls2017: 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls20172018: 846 complaints, 7 recalls2019: 772 complaints, 3 recalls20192020: 325 complaints, 4 recalls2021: 114 complaints, 7 recalls20212022: 133 complaints, 5 recalls2023: 23 complaints, 4 recalls20232024: 44 complaints, 2 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Edge model year. The 2013 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20079895
20081,1206
20092616
20106736
20111,8033
20121,1343
20132,4472
20143833
20157317
20169267
20171,3748
20188467
20197723
20203254
20211147
20221335
2023234
2024442

Across the 18 Edge model years from 2007 to 2024, 2013 has the most complaints at 2,447[4]. The next highest are 2011 with 1,803 and 2017 with 1,374[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so a popular year can have more complaints for that reason alone.

On recalls, 2013 has 2[4]. That is the lowest count among the years listed, tied with 2024[4]. Every other year has 3 to 8[4]. Nearby years had 3 recalls each for 2011, 2012 and 2014[4].

Should you buy a used 2013 Edge?

Merge or drop one sentence, for example start with: The 2013 model year has the most complaints of any Edge year[4]. The 2013 model year has the most complaints of any Edge year, led by electrical and brake reports[1][7][8][4]. In the samples we read, several owners describe a door ajar warning that can stop the doors from locking while driving[7][10]. Brake complaints deserve a test drive and an inspection, since owners describe soft or failing brakes[8]. Ask the seller to confirm both recalls were completed[2][3]. Pick the engine by your fuel budget, because EPA combined ratings run from 19 to 24 MPG[5][18].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Edge?
Electrical system complaints are the largest group at 854 of 2,447[1][7]. Brakes follow with 633[8]. Owners in our sample describe door ajar warnings and soft brakes[7][8].
Does the 2013 Ford Edge have recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls[4], 14V393 for the halfshaft and 14V002 for the fuel line on 2.0L engines. Both have a free remedy[2][3].
What MPG does the 2013 Ford Edge get?
EPA combined ratings range from 19 MPG for the AWD 3.7L to 24 MPG for the FWD 2.0L turbo[18][5].
How safe is the 2013 Ford Edge?
NHTSA rates it 4 stars overall for both AWD and FWD[6][20].
Is the 2013 Ford Edge the worst Edge year?
It has the most complaints of any year, 2,447, but counts are not adjusted for sales[4].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 2,447 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Ford Edge (33 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 40 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 14V393, filed July 2, 2014: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 14V002, filed January 6, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. 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
  7. 854 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 633 complaints name the brakes component group (12 crashes, 0 fires, 15 injuries, median mileage at failure 86,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 427 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,200). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 300 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,687). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 191 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,025). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 179 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,260). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 160 complaints name the power train component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,144). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 93 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2013 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 237 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2013 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. EPA Test Car List, 2013 Ford Edge with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EDGE 4DR SUV AWD SEL/LIMITED/SPORT: length 184 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,394 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EDGE 4DR SUV FWD SE/SEL/LIMITED: length 184 in, width 76 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,083 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.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.