Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 1.7× usual, mostly structure and brakes Extended coverage
1,016 serious complaints of 1,803, the most about structure (274) and brakes (261); per car on the road, 1.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the map dome lights unexpectedly remained illuminated as the warning symbol indicated that the front driver's side door was ajar. The contact stated that the door was closed at the time of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Jan 2014
“The contact owns a 2011 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jan 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster (13N02, Nov 2023)
- Extended coverage Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year Explorer, Flex, and MKT Vehicles Left Front Door Latch Extended Coverage (19N09, Dec 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
1,803 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–21 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2011 Edge trims
| Limited | SE | SEL | Sport |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 44 | Unknown or other (9) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 22 | Electrical system (8) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 131 | Power train (44) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 111 | Power train (35) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 319 | Power train (186) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 769 | Power train (461) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 832 | Engine (456) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 1366 | Engine (694) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 917 | Engine (325) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 727 | Engine (192) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 381 | Unknown or other (81) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 2444 | Electrical system (853) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 1134 | Electrical system (462) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 1803 | Electrical system (687) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 673 | Air bags (287) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Edge 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 44 |
| 2024 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 44 |
| 2023 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 22 |
| 2023 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 22 |
| 2022 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 131 |
| 2022 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 131 |
| 2021 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 7 | 111 |
| 2021 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 7 | 111 |
| 2020 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 319 |
| 2020 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 319 |
| 2019 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 769 |
| 2019 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 769 |
| 2018 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 832 |
| 2018 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 832 |
| 2017 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1366 |
| 2017 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1366 |
| 2016 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 917 |
| 2016 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 917 |
| 2015 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 727 |
| 2015 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 727 |
| 2014 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2014 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2013 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 2444 |
| 2013 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 2444 |
| 2012 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1134 |
| 2012 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1134 |
| 2011 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1803 |
| 2011 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1803 |
| 2010 | Ford Edge 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 673 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2023 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Edge FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Edge FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Edge FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–23 |
| 2018 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–24 |
| 2017 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–23 |
| 2017 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–24 |
| 2016 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–23 |
| 2016 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–24 |
| 2015 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
20–23 |
| 2015 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI |
21–24 |
| 2014 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2014 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2013 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Sport Transmission Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2013 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2012 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2012 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2011 | Edge AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–21 |
| 2011 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
| 2010 | Edge AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.