2011 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1803 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (687), Service Brakes (310), Structure (274).
Key takeaways
- 1803 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 687 | 38% |
| Service Brakes | 310 | 17% |
| Structure | 274 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 254 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 187 | 10% |
| Engine | 179 | 10% |
| Power Train | 172 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 83 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 57 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 49 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 43 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. While making a l...
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2026-09-28
Over the last four months, the right shoulder harness strap on our Baby Trend car seat has spontaneously disengaged from the rear metal splitter plate on five separate occasions: three times discovered prior to loading our toddler into the seat, and twice while the vehicle was actively in motion on the road (including ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-06-28
Break Booster Break fell to the floor, slow to stop, spongy. I was able to put on my hazards and roll to safety stop. Huge risk if I was going faster or turning a curve. Dangerous to me and others to not being able to stop The problem hasn’t been taken to the shop yet as it was closed and I had the same problem in 2...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.