Midsize SUVs · CD539 generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 24 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,723 to own, including $5,024 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Edge.
Reliability
24/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,024
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
24 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$19,679
$17,318 – $22,041, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
328
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 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
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.
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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 24 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2021, 2023 and 2024 Edge scored much better.
It scores 24 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,024 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,723 over 5 years: $4,199 in lost value, $5,024 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $19,679 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (78/100) and the 2017 worst (1/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.