2022 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
- 133
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 133 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% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter.
Show complaint excerpts
The car was in a front end collision; the airbags did not deploy. Insurance said the car was reparable and fixed it; car was picked up from body shop on 07/19/2024.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-02
Also filed under Air bags
My 2022 Ford Edge Titanium (equipped with the 8F35 transmission) is exhibiting severe shuddering, jerking, harsh shifting, lurching, and hesitation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27
My torque converter is malfunctioning, there are no warning lights, and my car only started driving differently very recently in the past couple of weeks. According to the Ford mechanic my car has been throwing error codes since early May.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Also filed under Electrical system
Back over prevention
15% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing camera and external/pedestrian alert.
Electrical system
14% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing rear compartment/trunk and wiring harness.
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The contact rented a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while moving items out of the trunk of the vehicle with the rear door elevated, the rear door inadvertently dropped and hit her on the face.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-22
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Engine
10% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked abnormally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
The vehicle jerks while changing from 1st to 2nd shaking the engine. I have had 2 transmission flushes which help for a moment then it behave the same way jerking while shifting gears.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Forward collision avoidance
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
2022 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- 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 2022 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford Edge is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Edge have?
- 5 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.