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2021 Ford Edge
Common Problems

Ranked from 40 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
3
Medium
3
Low

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Back Over Prevention System Issues

    10complaints
    Low severityOther

    Issues with the rearview camera and display, including intermittent blackouts and unavailability of parts for repair.

  2. 2

    Transmission Delayed Engagement

    10complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences delayed engagement, particularly in reverse, causing drivability issues.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Electrical System Issues with Display Screens

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Display screens freeze, go blank, or become unresponsive, affecting vehicle controls.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Transmission Shuddering and Jerking

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders and jerks during acceleration and deceleration, affecting vehicle stability and performance.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission Torque Converter Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The torque converter malfunctions, leading to transmission shuddering, jerking, and delayed engagement.

    $1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Brake System Fails to Respond Properly

    3complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brakes fail to respond properly, nearly causing collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical System Display Glitches

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The infotainment screen occasionally glitches or displays a blank screen, affecting the driving experience.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Sunroof Glass Explodes Without Impact

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof glass shatters unexpectedly while driving.

  9. 9

    Suspension Clicking Sound

    2complaints
    Low severitySuspension

    The suspension produces a clicking sound, indicating potential safety concerns with the rear axle.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Ford Edge2011 Ford Edge2015 Ford Edge2016 Ford Edge2017 Ford Edge2018 Ford Edge2019 Ford Edge2020 Ford EdgeAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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