Midsize SUVs · CD539 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 3 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,420 to own, including $7,374 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Edge.
Reliability
3/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$7,374
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$18,211
$16,026 – $20,397, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
773
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 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
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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 |
Yes. It scores 3 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2021, 2023 and 2024 Edge scored much better.
It scores 3 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 773 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,374 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $19,420 over 5 years: $3,886 in lost value, $7,374 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,211 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (78/100) and the 2017 worst (1/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.