2014 Ford Edge

▲ Better than typical
2014 Ford Edge
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Ford Edge Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 989 complaints 2008: 1119 complaints 2009: 261 complaints 2009 2010: 673 complaints 2011: 1801 complaints 2012: 1132 complaints 2012 2013: 2440 complaints 2014: 381 complaints 2014 2015: 720 complaints 2015 2016: 893 complaints 2017: 1314 complaints 2018: 797 complaints 2018 2019: 749 complaints 2020: 311 complaints 2021: 105 complaints 2021 2022: 127 complaints 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 42 complaints 2024
2014: 381 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2007989
20081119
2009261
2010673
20111801
20121132
20132440
2014381
2015720
2016893
20171314
2018797
2019749
2020311
2021105
2022127
202321
202442

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APROX 50MPH MY CAR RAN OUT OF BRAKES COMPLETELY. THE CAR, A 2014 EDGE, IS AROUND 56000MILES WITH ALL SERVICES UPTODATED PERFORMED BY A FORD DEALER. IN THE LATEST SERVICE THE CHANGE THE REAR BRAKE PADS

NHTSA ODI report, 20171204

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 56 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly and floor shift.

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 45 distinct reports on file.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 10%

10% of complaints: back over prevention — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.

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Rear camera not working, blank screen, upside down picture, distorted picture. Same issue which was recalled by ford on earlier models, ie 2013

NHTSA ODI report, 20260827

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140804 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.

Campaign 14V393000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150227 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

Campaign 15V005000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150520 — PE (closed 20160104)

Wheel Separation

R 20210202 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020.

Campaign 20V692000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (56 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (56 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V393000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V005000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V692000 (power train) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Ford Edge reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ford Edge is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Edge?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Edge have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.