The Lemon Index2011 Ford Edge.
The 2011 Ford Edge is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 407 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 282, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,803 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 40K to 86K miles on the car (1,436 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 40K–77K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 40K–74K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 57K–120K miles
Recalls 3
- electrical 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010.
- body structure 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES.
- latches/locks/linkages 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 60 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, transmission 5th gear start at stop, speed control drops or…
- No service action is recommended for this condition
- Lincoln/ford: an overhaul transmission motorcraft kit, available for some vehicles, contains…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedDoor ajar warning light always on2016–2017
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
When driving my Ford Edge down the highway, it suddenly loses power and have to pull off road. Has happened 3x so took to dealership and they want $900 to fix! Really can't believe a throttle body goes out after 3 years.
2011 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10632087
More owner reports
Door ajar sensor is activated even though the door is not ajar. I have to slam the door several times to get it to work. This is a safety hazard and very annoying. The doors will not lock if it is ajar.
NHTSA complaint 10663766
While driving on the expressway, I lost power, a wrench light came on the dash and the engine chugged. I pulled off at the closest exit, fearing the car would totally stop.
NHTSA complaint 10606786
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Ford Edge reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 282; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2011 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (41%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and body structure (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Edge have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Edge get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2011 Ford Edge safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 86,000 miles. The middle report was at 58,000 miles, from 1,436 complaints.
Does the 2011 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Ford Edge have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works