Ford Edge vs Ford Escape
For 2006–2022 models, the Ford Escape has 57.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 72.2 for the Ford Edge. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Edge
72.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Ford Escape’s rate
- Complaints
- 13,736
- Sold
- 1,902,011
- Recall campaigns
- 40
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Fewest: 2006 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 48,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Head gasket and cylinder head
Typically around 76,000 mi · repair $1,620–$3,010
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 88,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,500 mi
Ford Escape
57.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
20% fewer than the Ford Edge
- Complaints
- 22,342
- Sold
- 3,876,526
- Recall campaigns
- 67
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2010 and 2013. Fewest: 2007, 2012 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 56,500 mi
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Head gasket and cylinder head
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $1,620–$3,010
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 110,984 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 80,200 mi · repair $260–$1,910
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Edge or the Ford Escape?
For 2006–2022 models, the Ford Escape has 57.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Edge has 72.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Edge?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Edge is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 48,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Escape?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Escape is stalling and no-start, typically around 56,500 miles.
Which Ford Edge and Ford Escape years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Edge: 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2017; Ford Escape: 2008–2010 and 2013.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.