This page covers 5 recalls, 17 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Ford Edge.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2023 Ford Edge. The most common pattern involves the infotainment screen repeatedly going black while driving, sometimes for several seconds at a time, then returning, owners describe this happening dozens of times across their ownership, with no consistent fix from dealers. A separate electrical issue involves the third brake light burning out, with owners noting the replacement is costly and difficult to access. On the powertrain side, a couple of owners report the vehicle shuddering while driving, with transmission-related fault codes appearing alongside the symptom. Brakes also draw a small number of complaints. One recurring electrical note involves the automatic door locks unlocking on their own while the vehicle is in motion, which multiple owners flag as unintended behavior.
17
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
Recalls 2 and 5 describe the same underlying defect (right headlamp too bright or aimed incorrectly) filed separately. Recalls 3 and 4 both involve the rearview camera failing to display due to the infotainment module overheating or freezing. I'll treat each pair as a single issue.
The 2023 Ford Edge has 5 recalls, the most serious being a child seat tether anchor on the second-row left-side seatback that may not be properly welded, reducing its ability to hold a child's car seat during a crash.
The right-side headlamp on certain vehicles may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, which can cause glare for oncoming drivers and raise the risk of a collision. On the visibility side, the infotainment module that powers the rearview camera can overheat, freeze, or shut down, causing the backup camera image to disappear or never appear when the driver shifts into reverse, leaving a blind zone behind the vehicle with no on-screen warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update will be delivered over the air, at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right headlamp may be manufactured incorrectly, causing it to shine too brightly and/or aim at the wrong angle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they will inspect your right headlamp and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front right headlight may be too bright or not aimed correctly, which does not meet federal safety standards for vehicle lighting.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The welds connecting the child seat tether wire to the second-row left-side seat back frame may be weak, reducing the seat's ability to properly restrain a child in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
