Midsize SUVs · CD539 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 32 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,769 to own, including $5,420 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Edge.
Reliability
32/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,420
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
24 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,354
$11,751 – $14,956, estimate
Recalls
7
on record
Owner complaints
731
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, We
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warnin
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (78/100) and the 2017 worst (1/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 66/100 |
| 2023 | 78/100 |
| 2022 | 50/100 |
| 2021 | 64/100 |
| 2020 | 24/100 |
| 2019 | 3/100 |
| 2018 | 4/100 |
| 2017 | 1/100 |
| 2016 | 12/100 |
| 2015 | 32/100 |
Not especially. It scores 32 out of 100, below average for midsize SUVs; the 2021, 2023 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 32 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 731 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,420 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,769 over 5 years: $2,849 in lost value, $5,420 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,354 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (78/100) and the 2017 worst (1/100).
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.