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NHTSA has 383 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Edge, with brakes, electrical, power train and engine the biggest named groups[1][2][3][4][5]. The car has 3 recalls, two of them for axle shaft parts that can interrupt power to the wheels[6][7].

383owner complaints[1]
3recalls[8]
19–24MPG combined (EPA)[9]
4★NHTSA overall rating[10]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 383 complaints with NHTSA for the 2014 Edge[1]. Of those, 14 mention a crash and 11 mention an injury[1]. None mention a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Here are the largest groups.

Component group Complaints Median mileage at failure
Unknown or other[11] 82 49,000
Brakes[2] 66 60,500
Electrical system[3] 56 50,000
Power train[4] 56 57,514
Engine[5] 52 50,750
Back over prevention[12] 37 98,000
Fuel/propulsion system[13] 23 56,400
Structure[14] 17 58,500

We also read a small sample of complaint texts for four groups. It is only a sample, so it shows what owners describe and not how often a problem happens.

The largest bucket is "unknown or other" with 82 complaints[11]. We cannot say what those describe.

Recalls

NHTSA lists three recalls for this car, newest first.

Not every 2014 Edge is in every recall. The build dates and engine details above decide which cars are covered, so check a specific car by VIN with NHTSA or a Ford dealer.

Fuel economy

The EPA lists five ratings for the 2014 Edge. All use regular fuel.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Est. annual fuel cost
FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo[9] 21 / 29 / 24 $2,800
FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[16] 19 / 27 / 22 $3,050
FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl[17] 18 / 25 / 21 $3,200
AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[18] 18 / 25 / 20 $3,350
AWD, 3.7L 6-cyl[19] 17 / 23 / 19 $3,550

The best combined number is 24 MPG for the front wheel drive 2.0L turbo[9]. The lowest is 19 MPG for the all-wheel drive 3.7L[19]. EPA's fuel cost estimate uses its current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the 2014 Edge the same ratings in all-wheel drive and front wheel drive form. Overall is 4 stars, frontal crash is 3 stars, side crash is 5 stars and rollover is 4 stars[10][20]. The rollover risk is 14.0% for the all-wheel drive version[10] and 15.9% for the front wheel drive version[20].

Engine and size

EPA lists two engines with a horsepower rating. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is rated at 237 hp[21]. The 3.5L 6-cylinder is rated at 305 hp[22]. The fuel economy data also lists a 3.7L 6-cylinder, but we have no horsepower number for it[17][19].

The size figures below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

AWD FWD
Length[23][24] 184 in 184 in
Width[23][24] 76 in 76 in
Height[23][24] 67 in 67 in
Wheelbase[23][24] 111 in 111 in
Curb weight[23][24] 4,394 lb 4,083 lb

How 2014 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 recalls20132014: 383 complaints, 3 recalls38320142015: 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 2014 is highlighted[8].
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

The 2014 Edge has 383 complaints and 3 recalls on file[8]. Among the 18 Edge model years from 2007 to 2024, that is the seventh lowest complaint count[8]. Years with fewer complaints are 2009 (261), 2020 (325), 2021 (114), 2022 (133), 2023 (23) and 2024 (44)[8]. The nearby 2013 has 2,447 complaints, the most of any year, and 2015 has 731[8].

For recalls, 3 matches 2011, 2012 and 2019[8]. 2013 and 2024 have 2[8]. Every other year has 4 to 8, and 2017 has the most with 8[8].

These counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how likely any one car is to have a problem.

Should you buy a used 2014 Ford Edge?

The complaint file for the 2014 Edge is smaller than for most other years of this model[8]. Still, owners describe brake pedal problems in a sample of complaints we read, and the brakes group has 2 crashes and 1 injury[2]. Others describe sudden power loss[4]. Check that every recall that applies to a specific car has been done, using its VIN. The axle recalls matter most, since the failure can cut power to the wheels[6][7]. The remedy for 20V692 may not be available, so ask about it before you buy[6]. Fuel cost depends a lot on the version, from $2,800 to $3,550 a year by EPA estimate[9][19].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Edge?
Of 383 NHTSA complaints, the biggest named groups are brakes (66), electrical (56), power train (56) and engine (52)[1][2][3][4][5]. In a sample we read, owners describe brake pedal trouble, door ajar warnings and sudden power loss[2][3][4].
Does the 2014 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes, three. They cover a front axle bracket (20V692), a fuel pump (15V005) and a halfshaft circlip (14V393)[6][15][7]. Each covers only certain cars, so check the VIN.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Edge?
EPA combined ratings range from 19 MPG (AWD 3.7L) to 24 MPG (FWD 2.0L turbo)[19][9].
How safe is the 2014 Ford Edge?
NHTSA rates it 4 stars overall, 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover[10][20].
Is the 2014 Ford Edge a better year than other Edge years?
Its 383 complaints are fewer than in 2007, 2008, 2010 to 2013 and 2015 to 2019, and more than in 2009 and 2020 to 2024[8]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 383 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Edge (14 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 66 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. 56 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 56 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,514). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 52 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,750). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. Recall 20V692, filed November 10, 2020: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
  7. Recall 14V393, filed July 2, 2014: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
  8. Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 82 complaints name the unknown or other component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 37 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 23 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,400). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 17 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. Recall 15V005, filed January 9, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
  16. 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
  17. EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. 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
  19. 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
  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, 2014 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 237 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2014 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. 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
  24. 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.