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2011 Ford Edge: common problems and reliability
· 1st generationOne of the weaker Edge years.
1,801 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 Edge?The 2011 Ford Edge has 1801 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag internal water pump on 3.5l/3.7l v6 prone to failure with potential catastrophic engine damage and $2,500+ repair cost.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Edge years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the Edge?
Across the 18 Edge model years we track, complaint volume runs from 22 (2023) to 2,443 (2013). With 1,801 complaints, the 2011 Edge sits above the model's median of 766.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2011 Edge
electrical system:software
Campaign 11V128000FORD 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.
latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Campaign 10V516000FORD 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."
structure:body
Campaign 10V659000FORD 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.
What owners report on the 1st generation Edge
Owners of the 2007-2014 Edge generally describe it as a solid, comfortable, and stylish crossover that can rack up high mileage with regular maintenance, with several owners reporting 180,000-200,000 miles.
- Very frequentInternal water pump on 3.5L/3.7L V6 prone to failure with potential catastrophic engine damage and $2,500+ repair cost
- RecurrentTransmission issues, including 6F35 hard shifting and 3rd gear problems
- RecurrentPTU (power transfer unit) leaks and internal failures on AWD models, including fluid mixing
- RecurrentTSS and OSS sensor failures in the transmission
- RecurrentTiming chain stretch throwing P0016 correlation codes
Owner insights for the 1st generation Edge. Read the full 1st generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Edge listings typically run $16,805–$28,595 across 2012 to 2024 model years.
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