The Lemon Index2014 Ford Edge.
The 2014 Ford Edge is better than average by owner complaints: 82 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 64, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 383 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2014 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 31K to 80K miles on the car (231 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 33K–68K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 28K–84K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 34K–77K miles
Recalls 3
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- fuel system, gasoline 2015
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
- 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.
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 68 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
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- Transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedWheel separation2015–2016
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
While trying to make a hands free call my sync quit working and the call had to be done manually using the in dash touchscreen.
2014 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10629508
More owner reports
The vehicle is showing a "driver door ajar" indicator when the door is closed. Attempted to open and close the door but indicator still wont turn off. Alarm wont activate and all lighting stay on in the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10979324
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Ford Edge reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2014 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (16%), transmission & drivetrain (10%) and speed control (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Edge have?
3 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 2014 Ford Edge get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 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 2014 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,700 and 80,000 miles. The middle report was at 54,600 miles, from 231 complaints.
Does the 2014 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2014?
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