2024 Ford Edge problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Edge, most often about electrical system. There are 2 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
44
Recalls
2
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Median mileage
5,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 44 complaints (18%).
  • Electrical System (8) and transmission & drivetrain (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 5,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries.
  • The 2024 Ford Edge has 2 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 16th of 18 Ford Edge model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 91% more complaints than the 2023 model year (23).

2024 Ford Edge problems by category

  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    10 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Airbags · 3 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other9
Electrical system6
Back over prevention6
Power train5
Air bags3
Seats3
Engine2
Exterior lighting2

When problems happen (mileage)

14Under 10k210k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2024 Ford Edge complaints that list mileage.

2024 Ford Edge recalls (2)

  • Recall 26V124000Mar 3, 2026849,310 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

  • Recall 25V315000May 9, 20251,076,138 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Recent 2024 Ford Edge complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 17, 2026NYOther / Unknown
    Air compressor for air conditioning died with only 37,000 miles and less than 3 year old Ford Edge. Costing me $2200 for new compressor and labor at Rocky Top Ford in [XXX]. Reason out of warranty car was sold in XXX. So passed the 3 years warranty. Looks like others have had this problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
    NHTSA complaint #11764886 · source
  2. Filed Sep 15, 2026MDDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    The rear camera is having a glitch/ dark mode and is unable to fully inspect for any safety concerns despite myself checking my surroundings. It poses a hazard because it can cause myself to damage the car when I’m trying to reverse the car to park and I can accidentally hit an animal, a structure, or a child who is on my blind spot since the camera is unable to be shown clearly. Although there were multiple attempts to restart the car, using a Microsoft rag and updated the…
    NHTSA complaint #11764294 · source
  3. Filed Jul 20, 2026LAOther / Unknown
    Vehicle Information Year: 2024 Make: Ford Model: Edge VIN: [XXX] Description of the Safety Issue I am submitting this complaint regarding the unexpected failure of the panoramic glass roof on my 2024 Ford Edge. The vehicle was parked in my residential driveway. As I began backing out of the driveway, I heard a very loud explosion or bang. I immediately stopped and inspected the vehicle. I discovered that the panoramic glass roof had shattered outward. There had been no…
    NHTSA complaint #11751655 · source
  4. Filed Jun 26, 202626,000 miSCDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and a software update was performed but the issue persisted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rearview…
    NHTSA complaint #11746725 · source
  5. Filed Jun 12, 2026OHElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. In addition, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a wiring failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure…
    NHTSA complaint #11743770 · source
  6. Filed Apr 28, 2026KYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The rearview camera image failed to function properly. The failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
    NHTSA complaint #11734314 · source
  7. Filed Apr 20, 2026ILCrashDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was reversing, the rear-view camera seized. The contact's vehicle crashed into a vehicle that was parked behind the contact's vehicle. No injuries. In addition, the contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a frozen image. The contact stated that the failure was not identified until after the crash. The image was still displayed on the rear-view camera display after the crash.…
    NHTSA complaint #11732459 · source
  8. Filed Mar 22, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngine
    Warning lights came on, dashboard goes dark, engine felt to shut off and then restart especially when driving on interstate highways. Possible cause of serious injury or death. Dealer has not found problem, been to dealership 4 times in 5 months, over 70 days. Car has been inspected and nothing has been found to cause the problem. No advance warnings at time of all occurrences. First occurrence was in October 2025. My opion is an electrical issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11726208 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. 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