Complaint volume
93 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2021 Ford Edge Complaints
93 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Ford Edge, grouped by component category.
93 Total complaints
3 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
1 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are power train, back over prevention, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 3 crash reports, 1 fire report, 1 injury report, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 22 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 39,343 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to power train, back over prevention, unknown or other?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Ford Edge?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2021 Ford Edge
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How severe are the 2021 Ford Edge complaints?
3 Crash
1 Fire
1 Injury
0 Fatality
3 Towed
0 Medical attention
What are the most common 2021 Ford Edge complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 21
BACK OVER PREVENTION 16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
VISIBILITY 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
LANE DEPARTURE 2
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2
SERVICE BRAKES 2
93 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT | Hi When engaged in Apple Play or Ford Car Play and an incoming call comes in the volume is like 20 and it scares the crap out of us. It's not the phone, as it happens with any phone we plug into the USB or use wirelessly vis bluetooth. Dealer says Fiord is aware but seems to me they are taking too long to fix. I can't help thinking people are going to get into accidents from becoming scared. You can manually turn the volume down while it's ringing but at that time it is too late. It havens every time we get a call since we have owned the car. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | FORD DID AN OVER THE AIR UPDATE CLAIMING TO FIX A REAR DISTORTION CAMERA… I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP (SARASOTA FORD TO FIX) THAT OVER THE AIR UPDATE CAUSE MY FRONT FORWARD CAMERA TO NO LONGER WORK.. MY VEHICLE IS NOW OVER A YEAR OLD AND I HAVE BEEN MAKING PAYMENTS… I HAVE 4 CASE NUMBERS, SPOKE WITH PLENTLY OF MOTHER FORD PEOPLE PLUS ITS LIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP … THEY HAVE NO FIX… AND THEY MAKE SURE THEY RELEASE MY CAR AT THE 5 DAY MARK, SO I CANNOT GET A BUY BACK…. I WAS DENIED A BUYBACK BC MY VEHICLE WASNT THERE “LONG ENOUGH” REALLY? THERE IS MANY MANY FOLKS WITH SAME ISSUE…. THIS IS A DANGER ISSUE WHEN U CANNOT SEE WHAT IS INFRONT OF THIS CAMERA BC IT STOPPED WORKING… I PURCHASED A 56K PLUS CAR AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME… PERHAPS A CLASS ACTION SUIT TO BUY BACK OR FIX THIS ISSUE? | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | IN feb 2022 my dash produced a pre-collision assist not avaible and also a adaptive cruise not available sensor blocked see manual. when i tried to tap the button for cruise control it would show set speed , but wouldn't let me . i called ricart ford in ohio and took it to them . they said it was the cruise control manual bracket had been damaged by outside force( a rock) and ford wouldn't fix it. Mind you I have never hit anything with this vehicle. Ricart refused todo anything so i contacted ford and they said take it to a different dealership . Took it to donley inohio they said a bird. Now the screen gltiches, the front camera doesn't work , the hatch will open and shut multiple times and when shutting the moon roof it will stop and go back . Then it made a sound and sounded like the gearbox, also car alarm went off , while running in park , nothing touching keys. Also the all wheel drive light will come on and say dissabled. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There was an update to address a recall issue for the rear camera in May 2022, and ever since it was done the front camera has been malfunctioning. This affects parking situations and I am uncertain if it is causing any issues with other safety features. Ford gave me several options to try and “restart” the system but none have worked. It has been months and they have not provided an update to fix this camera and no one at a dealership knows anything about it or how to fix. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | After over the air update to fix rear camera issues the front camera does not operate. The camera is used when operating at slow speeds. When the button is pushed the camera does not come on. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle was traveling on a rural road when driver attempted to brake. Driver witnessed flames from under their vehicle when applying brakes. Driver had to stop the vehicle by laying it in a ditch and escaping the engulfed car. Post accident it was noted and shown a significant amount of brake fluid on the ground from the incident. Bystanders say that the vehicle was blowing flames out from under neath while attempting to stop. | Crash: No Fire: Yes | Unknown |
| Jul 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | I received a recall letter from Ford Motor Company dated April 2022 for recall notice 22S14 / NHTSA Recall 22V151. The risk is "A rear-view camera that intermittently displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." This recall is not in the Ford or NHTSA database for my vehicle yet I have experienced this problem. The remedy is a software update which the dealer has not been able to install. A new AIPM module has been on backorder since November 19, 2021 when the previous owner experienced the same problem. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Ford recently responded to a recall concerning the back up camera, and updated the software package. Since that time, the forward camera no longer works. The camera is used daily for parking purposes. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After the over-the-air update due to the rear-camera recall, the front-facing camera no longer works after approximately 15 seconds of the car being turned on. Turn on car: front camera is fine. 15 seconds: front camera no longer turns on It is supposed to be operational under 7MPH for corners or parking. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2022 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated upon opening the hatchback and taking items in and out of the trunk of the vehicle, the hatchback would close independently. The contact stated that the hatchback door had struck her on the head on four separate occasions. The contact stated that the impact was more severe on one occasion, but she did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown software was reprogrammed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 500. | Crash: No Fire: No Injuries: 1 | 500 |
| May 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On April 26, 2022 the dealer performed the recall (Ford 22S!4) a software fix to correct a rear camera problem, I was NOT experiencing on my 2021 Ford Edge ST. It took the entire day to do the procedure, and after getting the car back, I experienced what seemed to be some temporary problems, but the main problem being the front camera not operating as designed. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer on May 3 2022, and as of the date of this communication, May 27, 2022 they have not been able to correct the problem I will be without use of the vehicle for one month as of May 31, 2022. Consumer stated her 2021 Ford Edge ST front camera, not working after the recall for the rear camera was done. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2021 Ford Edge ST 4500 miles After the 5/13 back-up camera system update, which I my car did not have a problem with. Expected functionality - Under 6 mph, when pressing the "front camera button" it is supposed to show the camera. Actual functionality after 5/13 system update - Scenario 1 - Camera works from cold start, putting car in drive, and pressing the camera. After moving above 6mph, and then going back under 6mph, the front button camera no longer works and/or works intermittently and unexpectedly stops working. Scenario 2 - After going above 6mph, then only way to get the camera to work is to put the car in reverse, wait for the rear camera to show, then put back into drive and hit "front camera button". This will result in the camera showing for 1-3 seconds before intermittently/randomly stopping which can result in me crashing into something. *When pressing the camera a second time "180 degree split view "no longer works. Scenario 3 - After going above 6mph, then only way to get the camera to work is to put the car in reverse, wait for the rear camera to show, select zoom "+" button, then put back into drive and hit "front camera button". This will result in the camera showing for 1-3 seconds before intermittently/randomly stopping which can result in me crashing into something. *When pressing the camera a second time "180 degree split view "no longer works. https://youtu.be/gyRpgPLvsfc Ford Sync Case Number - Camera - [XXX] CRM:0745245 Ford Dealership - Customer [XXX]4; Workorder [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I do not believe that the horn is sufficiently loud enough to perform it's intended purpose. Especially with the ambient noise of traveling at highway speeds. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and approaching a traffic light, she heard a loud popping sound. The contact looked up and noticed that the sunroof glass had shattered and the shattered pieces were beginning to fall inside the vehicle. The contact closed the shade guard and veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they would need to investigate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800. | Crash: No Fire: No | 800 |
| Mar 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Hi The main screen just goes blank or partially corrupted, so I have no access to the rear camera or main controls on the panel | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving the vehicle at 35 MPH, a vehicle abruptly stopped in front of her which caused her to rear-end the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor the other driver were injured in the accident. A police report was filed. The contact arrived at the scene, tied a strap to the hood of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle home. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance feature failed to operate as needed on the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had been notified and offered no assistance in relation to the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 400. | Crash: Yes Fire: No | 400 |
| Jul 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Horn is hard to hear. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2021 | AIR BAGS | I started my Edge and the airbag light was on,a/c did not work and the seat moved back by itself.Windows would not roll down | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |