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2013 Ford Edge Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/13/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2,435Complaints
2Recalls
32Crashes
7Fires
40Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (34.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System850 · 34.9%No official action
Service Brakes527 · 21.6%No official action
Structure:body214 · 8.8%No official action
Exterior Lighting191 · 7.8%No official action
Engine168 · 6.9%No official action
Power Train154 · 6.3%RecalledRecall 14V393000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM850 · 34.9%
SERVICE BRAKES527 · 21.6%
Unspecified / other423 · 17.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY214 · 8.8%
ENGINE168 · 6.9%
POWER TRAIN154 · 6.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM92 · 3.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC90 · 3.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR81 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 2,435 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 14V002000 · 2014 · reported 01/06/2014

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“"DRIVER DOOR AJAR WARNING_. HAVE TO SHUT THE DOOR NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE WARNING TO GO OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL THE…”NHTSA complaint 10648555 — filed 10/18/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWS DRIVER DOOR AJAR WHEN DOOR IS NOT AJAR.”NHTSA complaint 10644865 — filed 10/15/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE DRIVERS DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY CLOSED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON (HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10644026 — filed 10/11/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Edge?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 850 of 2,435 NHTSA complaints (34.9%), followed by service brakes (527), unspecified/other issues (423), structure:body (214). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Edge have?

2,435 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/13/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 40 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Ford Edge have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V002000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Ford Edge's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/13/2026.