2021 Ford Edge Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Ford Edge, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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'm am the original owner of my 2021 Edge ST and have kept up with all my scheduled maintenance. Earlier this year, I had my transmission fluid replaced per the 40k maintenance schedule. Since then (and even a little prior to) I can feel the transmission, for lack of a better term, jutting and making a very slight whine when I've decelerated but then gone to reapply acceleration. It mainly seems to be a problem with second gear. I have also had the fuel neck replaced twice now under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680741, filed 2025-08“There should be a recall on the sunvisors. Because it is a safety issue, because when the Sun is in your face and you can't see driving it can very well cause an accident or getting a ticket for not being able to see your speed that you're going, because you're so far up trying to get the Sun out of your face. You can't see any of the controls or your dashboard.. That is a safety hazard. My driver's side one is broken. I can't use it at all and I'm not paying $200 to get it fixed. That's insane on top of that.My passenger side is one is starting to break as well. Also, my car is very sluggish. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754925, filed 2026-08“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that a week after the check engine warning light had illuminated, the vehicle was difficult to start after refueling at the gas station. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start after several attempts. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting, the vehicle emitted an abnormally strong odor. The vehicle was taken to Parkway Service Center and to O'Reilly Auto, where diagnostic trouble codes 4056 and 4096, indicating an EVAP purge valve failure were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652475, filed 2025-04, 124,000 miles“Purge valve is sticking open when fueling making it to where it take 10 plus minutes to start car after fueling. Worried it will end up causing more issues and possibly cause problems with fuel tank”
NHTSA complaint #11752306, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 27 | 3% |
| 2017 | 38 | 3% |
| 2016 | 25 | 3% |
| 2015 | 31 | 4% |
| 2014 | 32 | 8% |
| 2013 | 103 | 4% |
| 2012 | 47 | 4% |
| 2011 | 78 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 5% |
| 2009 | 24 | 9% |
| 2008 | 69 | 6% |
| 2007 | 141 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Edge
38 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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