2013 Ford Edge Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 854about this part
- Share
- 35%of 2,447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 854 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Ford Edge, 35% of the 2,447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 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.
“Drivers side rear door will randomly set the cars alarm off saying the door is opened when in fact the door is closed. This has drained my battery once, needing a new replacement. I replaced the door switch because Ford dealership told me it was bad ($400) and it still randomly goes off. This issue has left me stranded several times due to the battery being drained.”
NHTSA complaint #11255478, filed 2019-09, 87,000 miles“The electric components in my Ford EDGE is a major safety harazd with locking the SUV rear doors both left and right of my SUV.very very concern with the safety aspects as I am a parent of 2 kids age between 10-12 years old ...I need reassurance that Ford will recall my 2013 Ford EDGE se SUV before there's a very very serious situation .please help me to help my family safety...thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11193212, filed 2019-04, 65,010 miles“A warning panel declaring that the driver's side door is ajar comes up when the door is not ajar whether we are driving or stationary. Also, another panel directs me to put the vehicle in park when accelerating from a stop. When the door is ajar the interior lights come on which is dangerous at night because it diminishes visibility. It is a safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11022583, filed 2017-09, 79,000 miles“Even though I get in my car and shut the door the door ajar light is coming on (driver door). This causes the light to stay on and I am not able to lock my car doors. I find this to be a large safety issue. It is starting to do this more and more. I currently have to open my door and slam it shut once or multiple times to get the door ajar light to shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10946644, filed 2017-01, 26,000 miles“When I close my drivers side door and start my 2013 Ford EDGE, it thinks my door is ajar. This is a latch problem and the vehicle does not recognize that the door is closed. As a result, the doors will not lock. I have seen many complaints of this problem on the web. I am hoping that the NHTSA will force Ford to recall these vehicles and fix the problem”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 18% |
| 2023 | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 | 18 | 14% |
| 2021 | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 | 25 | 8% |
| 2019 | 34 | 4% |
| 2018 | 37 | 4% |
| 2017 | 27 | 2% |
| 2016 | 38 | 4% |
| 2015 | 53 | 7% |
| 2014 | 56 | 15% |
| 2013 | 854 | 35% |
| 2012 | 462 | 41% |
| 2011 | 687 | 38% |
| 2010 | 28 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 158 | 14% |
| 2007 | 96 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Edge
633 complaintsOther or unknown
427 complaintsBody and structure
300 complaintsExterior lighting
191 complaintsEngine
168 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
160 complaintsFuel system
103 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
77 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology