Owner report · 2011 model year

2011 Ford Edge

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Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 690 of 1,803 complaints (38%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 673 in 2010 to 1,803 in 2011.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 1,803
Recall campaigns: 3
EPA fuel cost per year: $2,950–$3,300
Combined MPG: 19–21

Complaints by model year

2612009
6732010
1,8032011
1,1342012
2,4472013

Where owners report problems

Electrical690 (38%)
Body, Seats & Latches356 (20%)
Brakes347 (19%)
Other271 (15%)
Visibility & Lighting204 (11%)
Engine196 (11%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2011: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	vs. 2011 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	3,300–3,450	3,100–3,300	2,950–3,300	2,600–3,300	2,600–3,300
Combined MPG	18–19	19–20	19–21	19–24	19–24
City / Highway MPG	15–17 / 22–24	17–18 / 23–25	17–19 / 23–27	17–21 / 23–29	17–21 / 23–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	468–494	444–468	423–468	370–468	370–459
Complaints filed	261	673	1,803	1,134	2,447	Not compared
Recalls issued	7	7	3	3	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	6	28	23	26	33	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	5	3	4	5	7	Not compared
Injuries reported	6	17	8	17	40	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	1	0	0	1	Not compared
Configurations compared	1	1	3	3	3

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Edge have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford Edge?

Electrical: 690 of 1,803 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Edge get?

EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Ford Edge?

EPA estimates $2,950–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic 6-spd	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	19 mpg (high)	26 mpg	21 mpg (high)	$2,950 (low)	423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic (S6)	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	19 mpg (high)	27 mpg (high)	21 mpg (high)	$2,950 (low)	423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3	Automatic (S6)	6	3.7L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	18 mpg	25 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100	444 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic (S6)	6	3.5L	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	18 mpg	25 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100	444 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic 6-spd	6	3.5L	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	18 mpg	25 mpg	21 mpg (high)	$2,950 (low)	423 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6	Automatic (S6)	6	3.7L	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD	17 mpg (low)	23 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	$3,300 (high)	468 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	196	4	1	1
Transmission & Drivetrain	172	2	0	1
Fuel System	78	0	0	0
Electrical	690	1	4	2
Brakes	347	10	0	2
Steering	29	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	21	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	19	5	1	2
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	113	3	0	2
Body, Seats & Latches	356	2	0	1
Visibility & Lighting	204	0	0	0
Other	271	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Campaign 11V128000 · Feb 24, 2011
Defect
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. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Campaign 10V659000 · Dec 29, 2010
Defect
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Campaign 10V516000 · Oct 27, 2010
Defect
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Consequence
THE LIFTGATE LOCK MAY BE DISABLED AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK THE LIFTGATE USING INTERIOR LOCK SWITCHES OR REMOTE KEY FOB BUTTONS.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.