2021 Ford Edge
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.
- Complaints
- 113
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 113 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1,119 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2013 | 2,446 |
| 2014 | 384 |
| 2015 | 728 |
| 2016 | 925 |
| 2017 | 1,368 |
| 2018 | 842 |
| 2019 | 770 |
| 2020 | 325 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
35% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.
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I have transmission failure at 63,000 miles. safety issue because it won't accelerate without shuttering could cause an accident. I have a Ford dealer email and repair order.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and making a turn, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Back over prevention
19% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing rearview system braking and camera.
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See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Electrical system
13% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing key/sender and horn.
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Since I bought the car last year I been at the delaership more than 3 times already complaining about the screen and the two on the back of each seat . The main screen frezees all the time not allowing me to use the cameras nor gps etc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25
Engine
10% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle was traveling on a rural road when driver attempted to brake. Driver witnessed flames from under their vehicle when applying brakes. Driver had to stop the vehicle by laying it in a ditch and escaping the engulfed car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-29
Torque converter needs a replacing
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02
Forward collision avoidance
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and camera.
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I was driving the Ford Edge and the roads were a little slick so I was driving very slow.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-08
Also filed under Service brakes
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-03-12Power train21V011000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level.
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2021-06-15Seat belts21V377000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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2022-04-29Back over prevention22V151000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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2023-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 2024-10-31 Loss of Motive Power
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2025-04-25Back over prevention25V160000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
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2025-07-03Engine and engine cooling24V635000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
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2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
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2026-04-13Back over prevention26V124000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V011000 · Power train
- Recall 21V377000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V151000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V160000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V635000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V124000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2021 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Ford Edge is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Edge have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.