2021 Ford EDGE - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD has received a top safety rating of 5 stars overall. It excels in various crash tests including front and side crashes, and has advanced safety features such as electronic stability control and lane departure warning. Additionally, it offers forward collision warning as an optional feature. In terms of recalls and complaints, there have been 3 recalls and 32 complaints reported for this model. Overall, the Ford Edge prioritizes safety with its excellent ratings and safety features, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a secure driving experience.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

32

Recall Count

3

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Standard

2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2021 Ford EDGE

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"since i bought the car last year i been at the delaership more than 3 times already complaining about the screen and the two on the back of each seat . the main screen frezees all the time not allowing me to use the cameras nor gps etc. the two at the back are 24/7 on . dealership states ford has no idea how to reapir the veh . that i should wait and they ignored my petitions for my warrantu amd packages information along with anything in writing . they just call .. no paperwok ."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-08-08

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2021 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the crash sensor illuminated. the contact stated that the crash sensor light was flashing on and off. the cruise control was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the crash sensor needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that the crash sensor bracket was fractured. the warranty was declined due to the damage. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-01-10

Complaint:
"after the over-the-air update due to the rear-camera recall, the front-facing camera no longer works after approximately 15 seconds of the car being turned on. turn on car: front camera is fine. 15 seconds: front camera no longer turns on it is supposed to be operational under 7mph for corners or parking."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-11-06

Complaint:
"horn is hard to hear."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-04-07

Recalls for the 2021 Ford EDGE

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Component(s) Involved: POWER TRAIN > DRIVELINE > DRIVESHAFT
Date of incident: 2021-01-15

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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