2023 Ford Edge problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 18 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Ford Edge vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Ford Edge vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 reports
- POWER TRAIN2 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY1 reports
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1 reports
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1 reports
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1 reports
- STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
Recalls (4)
- CHILD SEAT23V198000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING23V596000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- BACK OVER PREVENTION26V124000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION25V315000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Crash-test ratings
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