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2013 Ford Edge: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 2,443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

2recalls
2,443complaints
33crashes reported
7fires reported
40injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System852 · 35%
  • Service Brakes528 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other426 · 17%
  • Structure300 · 12%
  • Exterior Lighting191 · 8%
  • Engine168 · 7%
  • Power Train159 · 7%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)104 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System93 · 4%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages77 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

The back up camera is inoperable at times. rarely works on hot days or anytime the rear of the edge is facing the sun. it hasn't worked properly for years. i'm not sure of the exact date or mileage it first happened, but it definitely started acting up around 2019.

Service Brakes

The car did not brake randomly back in may when i was picking my toddler up from school. i contacted ford dealership and they said braking issues is a known issue with the edge but my vehicle has no recalls. i could pay almost $300 for a diagnostic fee but nothing would be covered because their was a recall for the brake booster but that was back in 2013-2014. so i went to brakes plus, first they replaced the master

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2013 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. the brake warning light was illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnose

Service Brakes

Just purchased this used vehicle from orange auto connection in [xxx] on xxx. car was in perfect operating condition. 2 days later while driving with my 2 granddaughters i was approaching a stop sign at about 35-40 mph and as i started to push on the break pedal it became very soft and pushed all the way to the floor with no resistance. i thought the car wouldnt stop,. thankfully it did without an accident . it has n

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Ford Edge SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Ford Edge SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Edge. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.