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2014 Ford Edge

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

231 reports with mileage · 151 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

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109,450 miles · Apr 19, 2023
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior LightingCrashInjury

I purchased my 2014 Ford Edge SEL ON JANUARY 2015. I have electrical problems suspicion problems & recall on my Airbags! I have always taken it to a Ford Dealership to have my regular service done…oil charge etc. it those times I have told them the other problems I was having example electrical problem started a month after I bo…

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I purchased my 2014 Ford Edge SEL ON JANUARY 2015. I have electrical problems suspicion problems & recall on my Airbags! I have always taken it to a Ford Dealership to have my regular service done…oil charge etc. it those times I have told them the other problems I was having example electrical problem started a month after I bought my vehicle every time they told me nothing is wrong or they replace the battery I have had 4 batteries replaced by Ford Dealerships. I also had recall on my airbags the dealership told me numerous times you do not need to worry about your vehicle it is fine!! After my 100, 000 Mile Warranty ran out I had my vehicle serviced by a mechanic shop. They could the electrical issue was in headlights & dashboard had them replace headlights & lights in dashboard. On 3/19/2023 I was in a bad vehicle accident involved 9 vehicles I was the 5 vehicle. I have neck back & leg injuries. My AIRBAGS NEVER went off! If the Airbags would of worked properly have would not of gotten all my injuries. My Police Officers & Paramedics explained that to me at scene of the accident. Why did Ford not do or repair my airbag recall instead of telling meh car was not recalled even when I received service notification in the mail to get the Airbags fixed

NHTSA ODI #11517924

59,000 miles · Jun 17, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or Other

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SENSOR/ LATCH IS FAILING. DOOR IS CLOSED OR SLAMMED MULTIPLE TIMES AND SENSOR SHOWS ERRORS OF: DOOR AJAR, TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, ENGINE ON BECAUSE IT DOESN'T SENSE THE DOOR BEING SHUT. THEREFORE THE OVERHEAD LIGHT STAYS ON AND CAN POTENTIALLY DRAIN BATTERY. IF CONTINUING TO DRIVE WITH WARNING IT WILL BEEP…

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THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SENSOR/ LATCH IS FAILING. DOOR IS CLOSED OR SLAMMED MULTIPLE TIMES AND SENSOR SHOWS ERRORS OF: DOOR AJAR, TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, ENGINE ON BECAUSE IT DOESN'T SENSE THE DOOR BEING SHUT. THEREFORE THE OVERHEAD LIGHT STAYS ON AND CAN POTENTIALLY DRAIN BATTERY. IF CONTINUING TO DRIVE WITH WARNING IT WILL BEEP EVERY FEW SECONDS. THE DOORS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. WHEN GETTING OUT OF CAR AND LOCKING. IT NEEDS TO BE SHUT MULTIPLE TIMES SO LIGHT DOESN'T STAY ON AND OR ALARM WILL NOT SET. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11329480

Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or Other

DOOR AJAR / TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. UNSAFE CONDITION NOT KNOWING IF DOOR LOCK SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY. HAVE TO STOP NUMEROUS TIME WHILE DRIVING TO CHECK IF DOOR IS ACTUALLY CLOSED AND LOCKED. ALSO WILL NOT ALLOW INTERIOR LIGHTS TO GO OFF, AND IS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. E…

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DOOR AJAR / TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. UNSAFE CONDITION NOT KNOWING IF DOOR LOCK SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY. HAVE TO STOP NUMEROUS TIME WHILE DRIVING TO CHECK IF DOOR IS ACTUALLY CLOSED AND LOCKED. ALSO WILL NOT ALLOW INTERIOR LIGHTS TO GO OFF, AND IS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO LOST OF NIGHT VISION. FORD MOTOR KNOWS OF THE ISSUES FOR YEARS BUT REFUSES TO CORRECT ISSUE VIA A RECALL. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ODI #11302670

42,000 miles · Jun 16, 2019
Exterior Lighting

I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN OF THE POOR VISIBILITY FROM THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE. WITH LOW BEAM ON THERE IS A BLACK OUT LINE ABOUT 30 TO 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CHANGES WITH ELEVATION OF THE ROAD. I DRIVE IN RURAL AREAS 80% OF THE TIME AND HAVE DIFFICULTY SEEING FAR ENOUGH IN FRONT TO DRIVE SAFELY. WHEN ON HIGH …

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I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN OF THE POOR VISIBILITY FROM THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE. WITH LOW BEAM ON THERE IS A BLACK OUT LINE ABOUT 30 TO 40 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CHANGES WITH ELEVATION OF THE ROAD. I DRIVE IN RURAL AREAS 80% OF THE TIME AND HAVE DIFFICULTY SEEING FAR ENOUGH IN FRONT TO DRIVE SAFELY. WHEN ON HIGH BEAM IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE TO THE SIDES FAR ENOUGH TO SEE ANY OBJECTS POSSIBLY ENTERING THE ROADWAY. I AM WONDERING IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.

NHTSA ODI #11220420

Mileage unknown · May 6, 2019
Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE FIRST TURNED ON. CHECKED BULBS AND OK. THEN WHEN HIGH BEAM IS TURNED ON THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM WILL WORK. OK FOR A COUPLE DAYS THEN SAME PROCESS. IN CHECKING ONLINE BLOGS SEE A LOT OF OWNERS COMPLAIN OF SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM. . SUGGESTIONS TO REP…

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DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN LIGHTS ARE FIRST TURNED ON. CHECKED BULBS AND OK. THEN WHEN HIGH BEAM IS TURNED ON THE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM WILL WORK. OK FOR A COUPLE DAYS THEN SAME PROCESS. IN CHECKING ONLINE BLOGS SEE A LOT OF OWNERS COMPLAIN OF SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM. . SUGGESTIONS TO REPLACE RELAY BUT WHEN GOING TO DEALER SUGGEST REPLACING COMPLETE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. ALSO RELAYS MAKE LIKE ALMOST A TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOISE WHEN GOING FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM AND BACK. BECAUSE OF LACK OF DEPENDABILITY FEEL COMPELLED TO HAVE TO CHECK LIGHTS EVERY TIME YOU GO SOMEPLACE.

NHTSA ODI #11205780

Mileage unknown · May 31, 2018
Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ON A VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT ADEQUATELY DOWN THE ROAD ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAM. BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAMS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. POOR ILLUMINATION ABOVE THE ROAD AND TO THE SIDES. THERE ARE BLIN…

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I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR. THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ON A VEHICLE. HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT ADEQUATELY DOWN THE ROAD ON EITHER HIGH OR LOW BEAM. BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAMS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. POOR ILLUMINATION ABOVE THE ROAD AND TO THE SIDES. THERE ARE BLIND SPOTS WHEN GOING UP A HILL OR TURNING A CORNER. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND IT IS VERY HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT.

NHTSA ODI #11099057

5 miles · Nov 21, 2017
Exterior Lighting

HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM DO NOT PROJECT VERY FAR DOWN THE ROAD AND DO NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40 INCHES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL SO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ STREET SIGNS WHEN NOT IN AREAS WITH STREET LIGHTS. THEY ARE ALIGNED ACCORDING TO FORD SPECIFICATIONS. VERY HAZARDOUS. AAA HAS CONDUCTED STUDIES ON THIS PR…

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HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM DO NOT PROJECT VERY FAR DOWN THE ROAD AND DO NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40 INCHES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL SO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ STREET SIGNS WHEN NOT IN AREAS WITH STREET LIGHTS. THEY ARE ALIGNED ACCORDING TO FORD SPECIFICATIONS. VERY HAZARDOUS. AAA HAS CONDUCTED STUDIES ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT AFFECTS MULTIPLE MANAFACTURE'SVEHICLES THAT USE HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW AND DEALER HAS NO REMEDY.

NHTSA ODI #11047803

1 miles · Jun 11, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

2014 FORD EDGE W/ 100000 MILES. DRIVING IN TOWN AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. ALL OTHER LIGHTS STILL ON; TAIL, DASH, PARKING, T/S, FLASHERS AND ACCESSORY. RETIRED FORD MECHANIC. STARTED ACTIVATING ALL LIGHT RELATED SWITCHES. ALL THINGS NORMAL EXCEPT NO HEADLIGHT &/OR HIGH BEAM. WIGGLED AND PULLED ALL FUSES AND RELAYS IN THE UNDER HOO…

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2014 FORD EDGE W/ 100000 MILES. DRIVING IN TOWN AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. ALL OTHER LIGHTS STILL ON; TAIL, DASH, PARKING, T/S, FLASHERS AND ACCESSORY. RETIRED FORD MECHANIC. STARTED ACTIVATING ALL LIGHT RELATED SWITCHES. ALL THINGS NORMAL EXCEPT NO HEADLIGHT &/OR HIGH BEAM. WIGGLED AND PULLED ALL FUSES AND RELAYS IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE PANEL. WIGGLED AND PULLED ALL ELECTRICAL LOOMS AND CONNECTORS. CHECKED HEADLIGHT PLUGS AND CONNECTORS. NOTHING!! SLAMMED HOOD AND LIGHTS RETURNED. HAS NOT RE-OCCURRED YET.

NHTSA ODI #10994332

13,000 miles · Feb 2, 2017
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10949023

3,000 miles · May 23, 2015
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE PROJECTOR BEAM STYLE WITH A VERY DISTINCTIVE CUTOFF AT THE TOP OF THE BEAM WHICH MAKES IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANY DISTANCE WHEN TRAVELING ON HILLY ROADS. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS ARE EXTREMELY NARROWLY FOCUSED DIRECTLY AHEAD MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE ANYTHING TO THE SIDES WHEN NEEDING TO MAKE A TURN. HIGH BEAMS ARE…

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HEADLIGHTS ARE PROJECTOR BEAM STYLE WITH A VERY DISTINCTIVE CUTOFF AT THE TOP OF THE BEAM WHICH MAKES IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANY DISTANCE WHEN TRAVELING ON HILLY ROADS. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS ARE EXTREMELY NARROWLY FOCUSED DIRECTLY AHEAD MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE ANYTHING TO THE SIDES WHEN NEEDING TO MAKE A TURN. HIGH BEAMS ARE VERY WEAK.

NHTSA ODI #10721186

Official recalls

3

20V692000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Nov 10, 2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

15V005000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 9, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Jul 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE15020 · Wheel Separation

Opened May 20, 2015 · Closed Jan 4, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels:rim

On November 29, 2014, ODI received a complaint reporting the complete separation of an original equipment 22-inch alloy wheel rim mounted on the right front position of a model year 2014 Ford Edge vehicle (VOQ 10661278).The driver indicated that the right-front corner of the vehicle suddenly dropped while driving, causing the vehicle to go off the road to the right and into a field.The right-front wheel rim was found to have broken into two pieces. The owner said that there was no prior warning or wheel related problems with the vehicle. The vehicle had been driven approximately 8,500 miles at the time of the incident.On May 29, 2015 ODI sent an information request to Ford asking for detailed information related to the specific 22 inch alloy wheel used on the Edge as well as any peer vehicles which used the same type of wheel.On July 17, 2015 Ford provided ODI with the requested information. Ford's search showed that the single incident reported to ODI is the only instance of a wheel failure on the subject or peer vehicles.The failed wheel was sent to the National Transportation Service Board (NTSB) materials analysis laboratory for examination. The NTSB determined that the wheel failed because of a severe impact that caused a crack that rapidly propagated around the circumference of the wheel, The rim fracture surface had a predominantly rough appearance consistent with an overstress fracture (rapid fracture)There were no abnormalities or unique features associated with the fracture initiation site.Metallurgical analysis of the rim found that the material was within specification and no anomalies were identified that could have contributed to the failure.See the full NTSB report for more details.Based on the absence of additional failures and the results of the wheel material testing and failure analysis, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.The following VOQ is associated with this investigation: 10661278