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2021 Ford Edge: raw data

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vehicle2021 / ford / edge
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-15)
complaints110 on file (2021-06-04 → 2026-09-15)
recalls7
investigations1
fars13 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission shudder and torque converter failurePOWER TRAIN29 complaints2023-07 → 2026-07edge-2021-transmission-shudder
  • 11736698 Shudder when automatic transmission shifts. Long lag time when vehicle accelerates after throttle is engaged. Can feel and hear knock every time throttle is engaged and disengaged.
  • 11717469 Transmission total failure at 118000 miles vehicle had shutting and jerking problems for about 40000 miles.
Rear-view camera blank image and back-over recallBACK OVER PREVENTION17 complaints2022-03 → 2026-02edge-2021-rearview-camera-recall
  • 11664279 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
  • 11685766 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rearview camera intermittently went blank while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention);…
Infotainment display screen blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2023-04 → 2025-10edge-2021-screen-blackout
  • 11695380 Screen went black, had to replace the computer behind the screen for 1,500 dollars.
  • 11546401 SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST YEAR I BEEN AT THE DELAERSHIP MORE THAN 3 TIMES ALREADY COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SCREEN AND THE TWO ON THE BACK OF EACH SEAT . THE MAIN SCREEN FREZEES ALL THE TIME NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE THE CAMERAS NOR GPS ETC.…
Rear differential failure and AWD disable warningPOWER TRAIN2 complaints2023-05 → 2024-08edge-2021-rear-differential-awd
  • 11520695 My 2021 Ford Edge SEL with 22,000 miles on it, bought new less than 2 years ago, would intermittently show a warning notification on the dash saying “AWD temporarily disabled”. The car drove different when the warning came on…
  • 11606409 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal banging and slamming sound coming from the vehicle while turning right or accelerating from a stop. There were no warning lights illuminated…
Front camera failure after rear-camera software updateFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8 complaints2022-05 → 2025-07edge-2021-front-camera-after-update
  • 11477125 After over the air update to fix rear camera issues the front camera does not operate. The camera is used when operating at slow speeds. When the button is pushed the camera does not come on.
  • 11470584 After the over-the-air update due to the rear-camera recall, the front-facing camera no longer works after approximately 15 seconds of the car being turned on. Turn on car: front camera is fine. 15 seconds: front camera no longer turns on It is supposed to be operational…
Sunroof glass shatteringVISIBILITY4 complaints2022-03 → 2024-08edge-2021-sunroof-shatter
  • 11611565 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded without impact, sending glass into the cabin of the vehicle. There was no injury sustained…
  • 11532168 Sunroof exploded suddenly driving 25 mph shards of glass going everywhere
Brake booster, caliper, and ABS failureSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2022-07 → 2026-02edge-2021-brake-failure
  • 11617712 I was stopping at a yellow light and the brakes were slow to respond nearly resulting in a collision with the car stopped in front. I initially attributed this to wet brakes since it was raining heavily and I had only gone a short distance…
  • 11519363 2021 Edge- 2 week old car and when braking, car started to shake and there was a thumping voice. I got home, barely, to find the brake pads loose on the driver side rear. It was towed to the dealer and found to have a loose caliper that needed to be replaced and fixed.
Crash sensor bracket fractureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2022-09 → 2024-02edge-2021-crash-sensor-bracket
  • 11506284 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the crash sensor illuminated. The contact stated that the crash sensor light was flashing on and off. The cruise control was inoperable…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1102021-06-042026-09-1531POWER TRAIN:35; BACK OVER PREVENTION:20; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:18; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:14; ENGINE:11

Recalls all years →

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21V01100015/01/2021POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
21V37700024/05/2021SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13.
22V15100011/03/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.
24V63500023/08/2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
25V16000014/03/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.
25V31500009/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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.A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
26V12400003/03/2026BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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.A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA23002closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2023-09-292024-10-3124V635On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the su

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202413legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Ford Edge vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/ford/edge
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Ford Edge},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/ford/edge}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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