235 of the
17,975 complaints filed about the Ford Edge
are about the doors, latches and locks —
1% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2011.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was applied however, there was a delay in responding, and crashed into a Subaru Forester. There was an abnormal squeaking and squealing sound detected. The vehicle was drivable. While approaching a stoplight, there was an abnormal squealing noise, and there was an increase in stopping distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a sprained neck, and medical attention was provided. There was no reported fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a brake center where it was determined there was an ABS failure related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were not available. The hood was unable to be opened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
NHTSA complaint #11708769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that occasionally, the rearview camera image was distorted. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard with the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was brake fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the flexible rear brake hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there were intermittent failures with the trunk latch. The contact stated that occasionally the trunk latch was inoperable while attempting to open the trunk manually or while using the foot-activated feature. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11702751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the “Driver's Door Ajar” warning light was illuminated even though the door was securely closed and locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the door latch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that approximately one year later, the failure reoccurred with the passenger’s side door. The warning light caused the interior light to remain illuminated and the alarm to activate intermittently. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the door latch on the passenger’s side door had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11666773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact's fiancé owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to open manually or automatically. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls related to the VIN for the failure. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #11663918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate opened independently. While washing the vehicle with a brush and touching the bumper, the liftgate opened. While placing groceries in the tailgate, the tailgate closed and struck the contact on the head. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the intended liftgate opening and that the vehicle worked as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 5,996.
NHTSA complaint #11653611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact's father owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while he was driving at approximately 65 MPH, the "door open" alarm and chime was sounding, indicating that the driver's side door was open. The contact observed that the driver's side door was closed. The contact pulled off the highway, stopped the vehicle, and turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the alarm turned off. The contact stated that her father related that the failure was recurring and additionally, the door locks were unlocking independently, and that the driver's side door keypad was constantly illuminated, causing the battery to be drained. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11637420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that her son noticed that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the door sensor alarm activated and failed to turn off, with the door ajar roof light remaining illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal occasionally was hard while being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver’s side door sensor and the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11630146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the hatchback of the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear trunk door intermittently failed to open when the contact attempted to operate the rear trunk. The contact had to push up on the hatchback to move it upward with great force. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure a case was opened. The contact was referred to NHSTA Hotline for further assistance The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
NHTSA complaint #11628534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the messages that the front driver's side door was ajar, and to shift to park(P) were displayed. The contact stated that upon slamming the front driver's side door several times, the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the door latch assembly or to the electrical wiring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11615206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the door-ajar warning light illuminated, after which the message, "Please Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact also stated that the interior lights remained illuminated continuously, greatly reducing nighttime visibility due to interior light reflections. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door switch. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N09. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 56,000.
NHTSA complaint #11611683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the door ajar warning light illuminated while none of the doors were opened. The contact stated that the failure persisted, causing the interior lights to remain illuminated while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The contact stated that the interior lights turned off after the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to close the rear hatch, she became aware that the door failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but determined that the vehicle was operating as intended. The contact was informed that the hatch failed to close due to the vehicle being parked on an uneven surface. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 7,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate erroneously activated while leaning against the rear bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 6,915.
NHTSA complaint #11580139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The rear driver side door Ajar light well come on when the door is closed and not making my doom lights come off and stay on and running down my battery
NHTSA complaint #11571248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she became aware that the driver's side door had not latched properly. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact observed that the ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the front brake rotors were cracked. Additionally, the vehicle was diagnosed with a door check arm failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE16012 (Latches, Locks, Linkages, Interior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11567762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
When the vehical was brought to us by 2 sales person , one sales guy told us that everything was good to go that the only issue there was on the car was that they did not have the code to the doors in case we couldn't get in . The same night we noticed that the lights inside were not going off we tried to press buttons to have them go off and nothing, then all of a sudden the lights automatically turned off. As we continued to drive the vehicle we got to our destination ( our home) we got off locked the doors and turned alarm on and we noticed that the lights were still on and couldn't understand why the tailgate/trunk was showing that it was opened when we never had not opened it. When we tried to open it it wouldn't let us. You could hear it trying to open but nothing. Again we assumed that the lights would turn off but the next morning I called and left messages and even on their personal phones asking them to please call me back that it was in regards to the vehical. 9am 10am 11am I got a text back and I had to explain everything over a text. Not once did they ever attempt to make a conversation phone call but to help with the issue on 'getting into ur vehical when the battery is dead I was sent a YouTube link and yet I kindly had asked for a home visit because the main cause for the battery to have drained was because the back door indicator light states that the back door is open but really it was jammed but I got no help from anyone from the dealership. Everytime I called we would get the runaround that they will have someone get in touch with us. But nothing .this is not the only issue we have had with the car there is also a rattling noise coming from either the engine or the front tires again we called them to inform them and yet again the message we got from the car place was that they will have someone be in contact with us shortly but nothing .
NHTSA complaint #11536730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after closing the front driver's side door, the "Door Ajar" message was displayed, and the interior lights remained illuminated. The contact was concerned that the front driver's side door might open while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #11529741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the door ajar message was displayed. The contact stated that the front and rear driver’s side doors were unsecured. During the failure, the car alarm activated, and the interior dome light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,000.
NHTSA complaint #11519217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unintended Hands-Free Liftgate Activation: When standing next to or loading items into the rear cargo area the lift gate will begin to close on its own. On two occassions I have been hit on the head and also on my shoulder. No injuries were incurred. This is a random occurance. The issue has been reported to the Ford delership, McDonald Ford in Freeland MI, on several occasions. The most recent being April 13, 2023. The service advisor presented me with a Ford bulletin, SSM 51360, which states "This is a normal condition and repairs are not necessary." I feel that this is a safety issue, especially for seniors who may not be able to react as quickly as I did in order to avoid injury.
NHTSA complaint #11517815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.