The Lemon Index2013 Ford Edge.
The 2013 Ford Edge is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 976 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 610, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Lemon alert. 6.1× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2010
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 2,446 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2013 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 39K to 79K miles on the car (1,785 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 37K–60K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 55K–104K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 36K–59K miles
Recalls 2
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process.
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 84 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles may experience, a slippage during shifting or possible clutch…
- Lincoln/ford: due to seal and/or bushing wearing caused by halfshaft surface finish, on some…
- Intermittent ikt
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 FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Bad function door sensor, dashboard shows open driver door, even when it is closed. It happens all time
2013 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10918902
More owner reports
Door ajar light comes on, overhead lights stay on, doors will not lock, says shift to park after stopping & starting again.
NHTSA complaint 10786663
Door adjar switch doesn't work. Interior lights stay on draining the battery, cannot lock doors anything! This is a major problem with all of these vehicles.
NHTSA complaint 10683797
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Ford Edge reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 6.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 610; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2013 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (55%), body structure (20%) and lights (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
2 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford Edge get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 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 2013 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,000 and 79,500 miles. The middle report was at 54,000 miles, from 1,785 complaints.
Does the 2013 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2013?
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