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2013 Ford Edge Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
0%of 2,447 total for the year
Median mileage
85,002miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Ford Edge, 0% of the 2,447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,002 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I did buy a brand new 2013 Ford EDGE and today it has reach 16,000km I have a big problem and the dealer do not know what to do. When I go like 80km per hour I get an exhaust smell in the cabin. I bought my EDGE in el salvador from a dealer and it's been like 6 times they have checked it and no solution for the bad smell. I have to roll down the windows because I get dizzy after a while. I have spend $40,000 for this vehicle and would like a solution, pleaseeee.”

NHTSA complaint #10579568, filed 2014-04, 200 miles

“I was driving on the city streets and without any warning, the power steering kicked out. I didn't realize this and was already committed to making a right turn. I had to use all my strength to make the turn and stay on the road. After clearing the intersection I noticed the car was not accelerating, instead it was decelerating. The car came to a complete stop on the main road. I quickly put on my blinkers. The car then gave a low engine oil pressure error message. I put the car in park, waited a minute, and restarted w. …”

NHTSA complaint #10644804, filed 2014-10, 8,957 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a faulty oxygen sensor, the mechanic informed her that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the water pump and timing chain. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11469626, filed 2022-06, 102,000 miles

“My 2013 Ford Edge leaks a pinkish fluid. After taking it to two mechanics, they have determined the water pump is leaking onto the engine which could potentially cause a fire. The repair costs has been quoted at least $3,000. There have been over 100,000 reports of this failure for this vehicle. Why hasn't there been a recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11509093, filed 2023-02

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford EDGE. While driving approximately 60 MPH, exhaust fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times and without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100. Updated 09/21/15 .”

NHTSA complaint #10730078, filed 2015-06, 100 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202133%
202031%
2019344%
201817921%
201726619%
20168910%
2015253%
201472%
2013120%
201250%
2011181%
2010152%
200942%
2008111%
2007121%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Edge

Electrical system
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
49 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
45 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.

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