Short answer
Among Ford Edge model years through 2024, 2013 and 2024 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (2) and 2017 has the most (8). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
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Ford Edge: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 18 (2007–2024)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 43
- Fewest recalls
- 2013 and 2024 (2)
- Most recalls
- 2017 (8)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (20)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2015, 2016, 2017 and 7 more years
Ford Edge Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5 stars | Back over prevention |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Child seat, Exterior lighting |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Engine and engine cooling, Power train |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Power train |
| 2019 | 3 | 5 stars | Back over prevention, Power train, Seat belts |
| 2018 | 7 | 5 stars | Power train, Back over prevention, Electrical system |
| 2017 | 8 | 5 stars | Power train, Air bags, Back over prevention |
| 2016 | 7 | 5 stars | Air bags, Back over prevention, Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2015 | 7 | 5 stars | Steering, Back over prevention, Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 stars | Power train, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Power train |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Power train |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Structure |
| 2010 | 6 | Not rated | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2009 | 6 | Not rated | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2008 | 6 | Not rated | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2007 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20242 recalls
- 20234 recalls
- 20225 recalls
- 20217 recalls
- 20204 recalls
- 20193 recalls
- 20187 recalls
- 20178 recalls
- 20167 recalls
- 20157 recalls
- 20143 recalls
- 20132 recalls
- 20123 recalls
- 20113 recalls
- 20106 recalls
- 20096 recalls
- 20086 recalls
- 20075 recalls
Ford Edge: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Ford Edge recalls are air bags (20), back over prevention (19), power train (15), fuel system, gasoline (9) and service brakes (4). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 14 of these 18 model years, and 2015, 2016, 2017 and 7 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Ford Edge Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Ford Edge?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2013 and 2024 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 2 each.
Which Ford Edge model years have the most recalls?
2017 has the most, with 8 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Edge", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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