The 2013 Ford Edge has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 111,183 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3,233 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN14V3930002014-07-0283,250 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured…
Consequence
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park',…
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
850
1crashes1fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
527
10crashes14injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
422
1crashes1fires2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
214
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
191
2crashes1fires1injuries
ENGINE
168
1crashes2fires3injuries
POWER TRAIN
154
4crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
92
1crashes1fires6injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
90
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
81
Total complaints3,233
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am filing a consumer complaint against ford motor company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 ford edge 3.5l awd. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal…”
“I am filing a consumer complaint against ford motor company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 ford edge 3.5l awd. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal…”
“I am filing a consumer complaint against ford motor company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 ford edge 3.5l awd. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal…”
“On the 2013 ford edge I own the backup camera fails frequently and without warning. Sometimes the camera will not work at all when the transmission is placed in reverse, other times the camera will fail while during the process of backing up. Problem - does not work at all: when the car is placed…”
“On the 2013 ford edge I own the backup camera fails frequently and without warning. Sometimes the camera will not work at all when the transmission is placed in reverse, other times the camera will fail while during the process of backing up. Problem - does not work at all: when the car is placed…”
“The rear back up camera stopped working , goes black or flips upside down. Sometimes even flickers and then says contact your local dealer for assistance.”
“245/50r-20 pirelli scorpion weather active xl. Unknown cause. 5/22/2026 found bulge in passenger side front tire outer sidewall. Tire can be kept for inspection”
“I am submitting this letter to report a serious safety defect involving the brake system on my 2013 ford edge (vin: [xxx]). The vehicle is experiencing a brake failure consistent with known abs/hcu pump issues that have affected similar ford edge model years. On xxx, the vehicle was inspected at…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE16012 Opened 2016-09-28 · closed 2017-03-20
Door Ajar Warning Light Always On
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on September 28, 2016 based on allegations that the door ajar light located on the instrument cluster stays on all of the time even when all doors are closed and fully latched on 2011-2013 model year Ford Edge vehicles.When the light is illuminated…
InvestigationPE16012 Opened 2016-09-28 · closed 2017-03-20
Door Ajar Warning Light Always On
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on September 28, 2016 based on allegations that the door ajar light located on the instrument cluster stays on all of the time even when all doors are closed and fully latched on 2011-2013 model year Ford Edge vehicles.When the light is illuminated…
InvestigationPE16012 Opened 2016-09-28 · closed 2017-03-20
Door Ajar Warning Light Always On
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on September 28, 2016 based on allegations that the door ajar light located on the instrument cluster stays on all of the time even when all doors are closed and fully latched on 2011-2013 model year Ford Edge vehicles.When the light is illuminated…
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