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2014 Ford Edge: common problems and reliability
· 1st generationOne of the better Edge years.
381 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Edge?The 2014 Ford Edge has 381 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electrical system. 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 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Edge years only. How we score it
Is 2014 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 381 complaints, the 2014 Edge sits below 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 2014 Edge
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 15V005000Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Campaign 14V393000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Campaign 20V692000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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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