2013 Ford Edge engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 27, 2026NHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing a consumer complaint against Ford Motor Company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 Ford Edge 3.5L AWD. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal water pump that dumps coolant into the engine oil when it fails, hiding the defect from consumers until the powertrain is destroyed. Furthermore, the All-Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit…

   NHTSA complaint #11746866 · source
2. Filed Mar 6, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

   I have several different things going on. First of all my rear turn signals do not work, nor do my rear hazard lights. I've taken it to a mechanic who has extensively looked at this and has determined that it's the body control modular and is suggested replacement. I have been waiting for several months for this part to come in but he keeps telling me it's on back order. Also, my radiator fan/assembly went bad and had to be replaced. Upon the mechanic installing the new fan…

   NHTSA complaint #11722586 · source
3. Filed Dec 8, 2025PABrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I purchased this vehicle used in August 2025 from the estate of a friend's relative. The records show it was meticulously maintained and no recall notices have been unaddressed. The prior owner used it infrequently and it still has just under 90k miles. There were no major engine issues when my local repair shop (over 12 years and 3 vehicles) inspected all systems, and the vehicle passed for PA state inspection and emissions. However, driving more, I noticed that the brakes…

   NHTSA complaint #11703726 · source
4. Filed Sep 20, 2025NCEngineSteering

   Since the day I bought my 2013 Edge I have had nothing but problems ranging from Backup Camera always has a distorted image, appears upside down or it will just be blank. For the last year I have had my car looked at, changed everything that could possibly be changed to now my car can be going down the road running 55-60 MPH and the car will just shut down and flash random warnings on the dash but the scariest & most unsafe part is how the steering wheel locks up or I lose…

   NHTSA complaint #11688651 · source
5. Filed Sep 5, 2025TXEngine

   Water pump failure coolant leaking out of it Was driving at 10mph in parking garage when temperature gauge went to hot on cluster instrument everyone was ok had have had vehicle for about a month before breakdown private dealer did say there were no issues car has not been checked by a certified dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11685279 · source
6. Filed Jun 2, 2025170,000 miWVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 80 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while the RPMs exceeded 5,000 RPM. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that his wife turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was on LIMP Mode. The contact's wife was able to drive to the residence. A mobile mechanic diagnosed the…

   NHTSA complaint #11664318 · source
7. Filed Apr 24, 2025164,301 miTXBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond. The brake failure and general warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes eventually responded. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the independent mechanic refused to repair the vehicle.…

   NHTSA complaint #11656519 · source
8. Filed Nov 20, 202470,450 miKSTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered an unknown fluid leak. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the water pump had failed and caused radiator fluid to leak from the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the replacement of the water pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11626465 · source
9. Filed Oct 18, 2024135,000 miKYTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the turbo had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11620577 · source
10. Filed Sep 4, 2024114,000 miCAEngine

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after arriving at her destination, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated upon further inspection, she noticed a leak coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump had failed,…

    NHTSA complaint #11612584 · source
11. Filed Aug 14, 2024135,000 miSCEngine

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately…

    NHTSA complaint #11608486 · source
12. Filed Jun 11, 2024180,000 miNJBrakesEngine

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact applied additional pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was a slice in the vacuum pump and that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    NHTSA complaint #11593617 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology