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All cars · Ford Edge · 2022

2022 Ford Edge. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index82100 = average car
Complaints86NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold85,465U.S. model year
Per 100K sold101complaints
Year rank#8 of 15#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdAWD21 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
2.7L 6-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 19,500 and 75,800 miles. Median 59,000, from 34 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain86,00062,200–101,0009
Backup camera54,00020,000–72,10014
Electrical10,0002,600–141,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain28%
Backup camera17%
Electrical13%
Automatic emergency braking12%
Engine8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1339012010

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V124000 Mar 2026 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

  • 25V315000 May 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is avail

  • 25V160000 Mar 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.

  • 24V635000 Aug 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

    Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

  • 22V151000 Mar 2022 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedLoss of motive power20232024

Manufacturer communications 102

Ford filed 102 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Driver seat switch inoperative
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  • Some 2018-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Ford Edge SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Ford Edge SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201974105138,515Transmission & drivetrain
20206568108,886Transmission & drivetrain
2021534885,225Electrical
2022828685,465Transmission & drivetrain
20231823106,098Electrical
2024734469,476Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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