2023 Ford Edge: raw data

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vehicle2023 / ford / edge
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints22 on file (2023-07-05 → 2026-08-28)
recalls4
investigations0
fars4 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Infotainment screen blackout and HVAC lossVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2024-05-07 → 2026-03-31edge-2023-infotainment-screen-blackout
  • 11728165 The screen will go black and stay that way for several minutes. It will then come back on then out again. It's getting a lot worse. I'm an older lady that's a lower leg amputee trying to work and I need this screen for directions as I'm by myself in areas I don't really know at…
  • 11587438 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the defroster activated, the infotainment system screen turned blank, and then the defroster was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the heater and A/C failed to operate as needed when the…
  • 11654718 The APIM has a known software issue that blanks out the main display and control screen. While not a safety issue for the Radio. It Does eliminate the climate control system. It makes it impossible to turn on, adjust or turn off defrosters. So if windows start to fog there…
Transmission failure and unexpected loss of powerPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5 complaints2024-02-03 → 2026-08-16edge-2023-transmission-failure
  • 11757324 while driving my 2023 Ford Edge SEL AWD at approximately 35mph on an active hwy (93 AZ NB in Wickenburg AZ) the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of motive power and came to a sudden stop in a jerking motion. The vehicle completely disabled itself without warning in…
  • 11640323 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission…
  • 11715771 As my wife was driving down the interstate, the car began shuddering. She pulled off, and the shuddering became very bad at about 30 MPH. The car flashed an error code which turned out to be the transmission. 2 Ford dealerships recommended a full transmission replacement for…
Hands-free liftgate unintended activationLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK2 complaints2024-03-29 → 2024-05-11edge-2023-liftgate-unintended-activation
  • 11588241 The "hands-free" liftgate on numerous occasions comes down on a person when that person is in the cargo area. the "hands-free" feature seems to have a mind of it own and besides being very irritating, seems dangerous. There is no way to turn off this feature
  • 11580139 The contact stated that the liftgate erroneously activated while leaning against the rear bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the…
Unintended vehicle movement and speed controlPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 complaints2024-07-30 → 2025-08-09edge-2023-vehicle-lurch-speed-control
  • 11605337 The contact stated while parking and turning the engine off, the vehicle lunged forward after depressing the brake pedal. The failure had also occurred in reverse while reversing into a parking space, turning the vehicle off, and depressing the brake pedal. On one occasion the…
  • 11679580 I was doing 65 and had to gun it to get out of someone's way and when I did it just didn't go. There was a long pause then it kicked in just in time
Backup camera image distortionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-06-11 → 2026-06-11edge-2023-backup-camera-malfunction
  • 11743536 Backup camera malfunctions. Goes black and picture is fuzzy, jumpy and distorted

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
222023-07-052026-08-2810ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:8; POWER TRAIN:5; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:3; SERVICE BRAKES:3; STRUCTURE:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V19800024/03/2023CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHORFord 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."A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
23V59600025/08/2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFord 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."A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
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 →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20244legacy-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.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Ford Edge vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/edge
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Ford Edge},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/ford/edge}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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