2011 Ford Edge

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2011 Ford Edge
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2011: 1801 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	3
2007	989
2008	1119
2009	261
2010	673
2011	1801
2012	1132
2013	2440
2014	381
2015	720
2016	893
2017	1314
2018	797
2019	749
2020	311
2021	105
2022	127
2023	21
2024	42

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 686 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 310 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal locked and was inoperable. Due to the brake pedal failure, the vehicle crashed into a nearby curb.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231207

DURING THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2011 FORD EDGE, A SEVER BREAKING ISSUE EMERGED WITH NO WARNING OR ALERTS OF ANY KIND. THE MAIN ISSUE ARISES WHEN A DRIVER DOWN PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS ST ANY SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190215

WHEN WE RETURNED FROM VACATION WE NOTICED THE BRAKE PETAL WAS SINKING TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR WOULD TAKE A BIT TO COME TO A STOP. AT ONE POINT I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180503

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 276 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 187 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 179 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I ATTEMPTED TO PARK BEHIND A PARKED VEHICLE. I BACKED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY APPROX 60' FROM THE PARKED CAR AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE & REV VERY QUICKLY (6 - 7 RPM) LIKE THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120919

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101101 — latches/locks/linkages

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MOD

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 10V516000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2011 — complaint volume: 1801

R 20110111 — structure

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MO

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 10V659000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110307 — electrical system

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER A

Campaign 11V128000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160928 — PE (closed 20170320)

Door Ajar Warning Light Always On