The Lemon IndexFord Edge.
The best Ford Edge years are 2010, 2021, 2008. Years to avoid: 2013, 2012, 2011. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 176, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2007 to 2024.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2010.
Compare the Ford Edge.
Quick answers.
Is the Ford Edge a good car?
Not overall: it draws more complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 176; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2010 and the worst is 2013.
What are the best Ford Edge years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2010, 2021, 2008.
What Ford Edge years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2013, 2012, 2011.
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
92 safety recalls across the 18 model years we track. Most: 2017 (8), 2008 (7), 2009 (7). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Ford Edge problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name electrical, body structure and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 90 | about average | 105 | tires (26%) | 6 | — | 18–19 |
| 2008 | 63 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 69 | transmission & drivetrain (32%) | 7 | — | 18–19 |
| 2009 | – | too few complaints to score | 14 | suspension (29%) | 7 | — | 18–19 |
| 2010 | 52 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 68 | transmission & drivetrain (26%) | 7 | — | 19–20 |
| 2011 | 282 | 2.8× the average car's complaints | 407 | electrical (41%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 19–21 |
| 2012 | 283 | 2.8× the average car's complaints | 399 | electrical (50%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 19–24 |
| 2013 | 610 | 6.1× the average car's complaints | 976 | electrical (55%) | 2 | ★★★★☆ | 19–24 |
| 2014 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 82 | electrical (16%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 19–24 |
| 2015 | 174 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 210 | engine (36%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 20–24 |
| 2016 | 143 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 192 | steering (33%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 20–24 |
| 2017 | 112 | 1.1× the average car's complaints | 168 | engine (41%) | 8 | ★★★★★ | 19–24 |
| 2018 | 78 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 108 | engine (22%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 19–24 |
| 2019 | 74 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 105 | transmission & drivetrain (24%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 21–25 |
| 2020 | 65 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 68 | transmission & drivetrain (32%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 21–24 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 48 | electrical (19%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 21–24 |
| 2022 | 82 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 86 | transmission & drivetrain (28%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 21–23 |
| 2023 | 18 | 5.6× fewer complaints than average | 23 | electrical (35%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 21–23 |
| 2024 | 73 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 44 | electrical (18%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 21–23 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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