2013 Ford Edge Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Ford Edge, 2% of the 2,447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The advance trac warning light comes on if the car has been idling for more than 5 minutes. The traction control light comes on and say my traction control is off. The car only has 38,000 miles. I have heard that others have had this issue with the Ford EDGE. Once I start moving the warning light will eventually go away after a few minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10960118, filed 2017-03, 37,000 miles“I went to the dealership to get an oil change and tires rotated. They said I needed rear brakes . Appointment was made for 2 days later. When I drove the car home after the oil change, the engine check light came on and will not turn off. I told the service advisor about the engine check light . It is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #11089327, filed 2018-04, 75,000 miles“Door ajar warning regarding driver front door is constantly on and will not go off. In addition, every time I take my foot off the brake, a shift to park notification appears on my dashboard and it makes a beeping sound. This is a huge concern and major problem. This should be a recall issue. Needs to be fixed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10970735, filed 2017-04, 49,000 miles“Car door sensor goes off while driving and will not stop in till I repeatedly shut the door several times. This is very dangerous as when you are driving the alarm goes off and puts the driver in sudden alarming mode and in need of pulling over quickly and at times not able. I bought the vehicle back in sept 2016 and it started 1 week after driving the car and continues.”
NHTSA complaint #10928322, filed 2016-11, 39,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 49 | 2% |
| 2012 | 28 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Edge
854 complaintsBrakes
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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