2011 Ford Edge Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 179about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,803 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,988miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 179 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford Edge, 10% of the 1,803 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,988 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While sitting in stop[ and go traffic a warning is issued that the engine is overheating! I turn on the heater while driving and the notice goes off! When I approach the car the rear tailgate door opens and at times I can't lock the doors after parking the car! Some times a notice of oil pressure is low while driving!”
NHTSA complaint #11300804, filed 2020-01, 172,451 miles“My Ford EDGE 2011 3.5 6cyl while in motion, stopped running and three new electric modules and 6 cores had been replaced and the unit still doesn't run normal and has a burning smell in the motor. Unit has been for the last 1 month at the authorized Ford dealer and now they want to charge me the catalytic. Almost +2k in bills.”
NHTSA complaint #11281701, filed 2019-11, 92,000 miles“While driving at approx. 45 MPH, the awd off light appeared, than a wrench appeared. I could no longer accelerate and coasted over to the side of the road. I turned my car off. I restarted my car and continued driving. I am glad I wasn't on a business road and was able to get to the side of the road safely. I hope somebody doesn't have to die before they acknowledge this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10824823, filed 2016-02, 81,000 miles“My throttle body has gone out on my EDGE causing my car to completely stall out in rush hour traffic and on the highways. I have read forums about many warranty extensions that Ford put on vehicles very similar to my own because of this issue but mine was not one of those. I'm now having to pay $800 to fix a problem that Ford created!”
NHTSA complaint #10748548, filed 2015-08, 62,000 miles“While driving down the highway, my 2011 Ford EDGE lost all acceleration and the awd warning light came on with the lighted symbol of a wrench. I was almost rear ended by several cars before I could make it side of road. I had to shut vehicle completely down and restart. This problem continued for several more times. Ford needs to address this problem before several people get killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10876920, filed 2016-06, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10055042Jan 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: an accumulation of oil, in left hand valve cover baffle, migrating through fresh air intake of positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system, may have engine oil in…
- 10044230Mar 1, 2012Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 51 | 16% |
| 2019 | 159 | 21% |
| 2018 | 471 | 55% |
| 2017 | 703 | 51% |
| 2016 | 334 | 36% |
| 2015 | 194 | 27% |
| 2014 | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 | 168 | 7% |
| 2012 | 60 | 5% |
| 2011 | 179 | 10% |
| 2010 | 40 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 91 | 8% |
| 2007 | 88 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Edge
687 complaintsBrakes
308 complaintsBody and structure
274 complaintsOther or unknown
257 complaintsExterior lighting
187 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
172 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
83 complaintsFuel system
78 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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