Ford Edge years to avoid, and the best years to buy
Avoid the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ford Edge: they score lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best years to buy are 2021, 2023 and 2024.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $9,080 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $6,219 over 5 years. 8 recalls, 1,377 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $7,374 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $3,434 over 5 years. 3 recalls, 773 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $7,641 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $5,314 over 5 years. 7 recalls, 849 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $6,548 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $4,052 over 5 years. 7 recalls, 926 owner complaints.
Below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,024 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $2,353 over 5 years. 4 recalls, 328 owner complaints.
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,834 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $653 over 5 years. 4 recalls, 23 owner complaints.
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $1,806 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $581 over 5 years. 2 recalls, 44 owner complaints.
Above average for its class. Expected repairs: $2,999 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $1,189 over 5 years. 7 recalls, 114 owner complaints.
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Questions people ask
What are the Ford Edge years to avoid?
Avoid the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ford Edge: they score lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best years to buy are 2021, 2023 and 2024.
What is the best year of the Ford Edge to buy used?
The 2023 scores best for reliability (78/100) of the years we rate.