The best and worst Ford Edge years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Ford Edges old enough to judge (2006–2022), the 2006 and 2020–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2017 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Ford Edge · 98.8 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 100,000 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
2011 Ford Edge · 148.0 per 10,000 sold (2.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 52,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2013 Ford Edge · 189.2 per 10,000 sold (3.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 45,800 miles; then body control and other modules.
2017 Ford Edge · 92.7 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Head gasket and cylinder head, typically around 72,406 miles; then calipers, hoses and lines.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Ford Edge · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2020 Ford Edge · 28.7 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 86,000 miles.
2021 Ford Edge · 12.6 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 43,500 miles.
2022 Ford Edge · 15.1 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 48,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Ford Edge year: 58.2 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Edge?
Among Ford Edges old enough to judge (2006–2022), the 2013 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 189.2, about 3.3× a typical Ford Edge year. The 2008, 2011 and 2017 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Ford Edge?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Ford Edges from 2006–2022: 0.0, against 58.2 for a typical year. The 2020–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2013 Ford Edge?
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Ford Edge is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 45,800 miles.
Why aren't the newest Ford Edge years ranked?
The 2023–2024 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.