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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
480–25K
5625–50K
5750–75K
2775–100K
34100–150K
9150K+
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
What owners actually said
382 reports
10,000 miles · Nov 27, 2014
Visibility/wiper
WHEN OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING AS YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE INTERIOR WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THEM. DEFROST MODE DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR WINDSHIELD. ONLY GIVES ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AT BOTTOM TO HALF CLEARANCE AT BEST. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR T…
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WHEN OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING AS YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE INTERIOR WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THEM. DEFROST MODE DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR WINDSHIELD. ONLY GIVES ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AT BOTTOM TO HALF CLEARANCE AT BEST. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES NOW AND I HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL AFTER MY DEALER DID A RECALL FOR HEATER UNIT EFFICIENCY. I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM THREE TIMES IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS AND THEY CONTINUE TO TELL ME THAT EVERYTHING IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEIR SUGGESTIONS HAVE BEEN REVIEW MY MANUAL ON PROPER HEATER FUNCTIONS, ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS, DO NOT PARK THE CAR IN MY GARAGE, CARRY A TOWEL WITH ME IN THE CAR TO WIPE OFF WINDSHIELD AND TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY VIEW IS EXTREMELY OBSTRUCTED AND I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME ASSISTANCE AS FORD IS TELLING ME THAT IT IS A MINOR PROBLEM. I DON'T SEE IT AS MINOR BUT MAJOR AS CLEAR VISIBILITY IS A NECESSITY WHEN DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10661122
2,217 miles · Nov 14, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility
THE REAR WINDOW OF VEHICLE SHATTERED SIMULTANEOUS TO TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE WINDOW; IT JUST SHATTERED. NOTHING DROPPED FROM THE SKY; THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WELL AWAY FROM TRAFFIC BOTH VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN. I REPEAT IT JUST SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THERE IS ONLY TWO THOUSAND M…
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THE REAR WINDOW OF VEHICLE SHATTERED SIMULTANEOUS TO TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE WINDOW; IT JUST SHATTERED. NOTHING DROPPED FROM THE SKY; THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WELL AWAY FROM TRAFFIC BOTH VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN. I REPEAT IT JUST SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THERE IS ONLY TWO THOUSAND MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10655084
3,500 miles · Nov 6, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.
NHTSA ODI #10652982
1,000 miles · Oct 27, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
NHTSA ODI #10650486
2,100 miles · Oct 20, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND FUEL LEAKED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10648804
23 miles · Sep 9, 2014
SeatsInjury
THE CAR SALESMAN WAS DEMONSTRATING HOW THE REAR SEAT BACKS FOLD DOWN. HE WAS ON ONE SIDE OF THE CAR, I ON THE OTHER. WE BOTH RETURNED THE SEAT BACKS TO THEIR UPRIGHT POSITIONS. HE RETURNED HIS SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY BEYOND VERTICAL. MY WIFE SAT IN THE SEAT, LEANED FORWARD, AND PULLED THE LEVER TO MOVE THE SEAT BACK TO ITS VERTICAL …
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THE CAR SALESMAN WAS DEMONSTRATING HOW THE REAR SEAT BACKS FOLD DOWN. HE WAS ON ONE SIDE OF THE CAR, I ON THE OTHER. WE BOTH RETURNED THE SEAT BACKS TO THEIR UPRIGHT POSITIONS. HE RETURNED HIS SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY BEYOND VERTICAL. MY WIFE SAT IN THE SEAT, LEANED FORWARD, AND PULLED THE LEVER TO MOVE THE SEAT BACK TO ITS VERTICAL POSITION. THE SEAT BACK SPRUNG FORWARD. IT FORCEFULLY HIT MY WIFE'S BACK AND NECK, CAUSING HER TO NEARLY LOSE HER BREATH. IT HURT HER. THE SALESMAN THEN SAID SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN LEANING AGAINST THE BACK WHEN SHE PULLED THE LEVER TO KEEP IT FROM SPRINGING FORWARD. THE PROBLEM IS NOT WITH THE SALESMAN AND HIS INSTRUCTIONS, IT IS WITH THE FORCE OF THE SEAT BACK SPRINGING FORWARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10632031
400 miles · Aug 29, 2014
Electrical System
WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A HANDS FREE CALL MY SYNC QUIT WORKING AND THE CALL HAD TO BE DONE MANUALLY USING THE IN DASH TOUCHSCREEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10629508
3,000 miles · Aug 6, 2014
Wheels
TURNING RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT TOUCHED CURB PLASTIC WHEEL COVERING JUST RIPPLED LIKE A COKE CAN CRUSHED. HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE WHEEL. SHOULD EITHER BE ABLE TO REPLACE PLASTIC PART BY ITSELF OR DO NOT USE PLASTIC COVERING. RIDICULOUS FOR WHAT WE PAID FOR THE CAR. COST $1,100 TO FIT A PIECE OF PLASTIC ON A NEW CAR. HAD TO BUY N…
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TURNING RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT TOUCHED CURB PLASTIC WHEEL COVERING JUST RIPPLED LIKE A COKE CAN CRUSHED. HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE WHEEL. SHOULD EITHER BE ABLE TO REPLACE PLASTIC PART BY ITSELF OR DO NOT USE PLASTIC COVERING. RIDICULOUS FOR WHAT WE PAID FOR THE CAR. COST $1,100 TO FIT A PIECE OF PLASTIC ON A NEW CAR. HAD TO BUY NEW WHEEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10619217
800 miles · Jul 18, 2014
Exterior Lighting
WHOEVER THOUGHT THESE ECE HEADLIGHTS ARE GREAT NEEDS TO GET OFF THE DRUGS. JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2014 FORD EDGE. 2 NIGHTS AGO WAS DRIVING ON A VERY HILLY ROAD. AS I WAS COMING UP FROM THE BOTTOM, THE CUTOFF LINE OF THESE THINGS KEPT ME FROM SEEING TWO PEOPLE WALKING IN MY LANE. WHEN THEY CAME INTO THE BEAM, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES …
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WHOEVER THOUGHT THESE ECE HEADLIGHTS ARE GREAT NEEDS TO GET OFF THE DRUGS. JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2014 FORD EDGE. 2 NIGHTS AGO WAS DRIVING ON A VERY HILLY ROAD. AS I WAS COMING UP FROM THE BOTTOM, THE CUTOFF LINE OF THESE THINGS KEPT ME FROM SEEING TWO PEOPLE WALKING IN MY LANE. WHEN THEY CAME INTO THE BEAM, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF THEM AND ME. IF I END UP KILLING ANYONE BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE THEM BECAUSE OF THESE CUTOFF POS'S, I'LL BE SEEING YOU GUYS IN COURT. I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU "BUILD AMERICAN" AND GET THESE CUTOFF THINGS OFF AMERICAN CARS. GIVE SOMEONE WHO WEARS GLASSES A PAIR THAT HAVE THE TOP HALF OF THE LENSES BLACKED OUT AND SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT. THIS IS JUST A VERY UNSAFE IDEA. LET THE EUROPEANS WORRY ABOUT THEIR PROBLEMS.[XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10614669
255 miles · Jun 11, 2014
Service BrakesStructureVehicle Speed Control
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AND MOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY SHOE HAS GOTTEN HUNG UP ON THE OPEN SPACE BY THE GAS PEDAL. THERE IS A OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE SIDE PANEL NEAR THE GAS PEDAL ON THE RIGHT. UNLIKE OTHER CARS I LOOKED AT IT IS NOT ONE CONTINUOUS PIECE OF MOLDING. WHEN MOVING MY FOOT FROM …
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ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AND MOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY SHOE HAS GOTTEN HUNG UP ON THE OPEN SPACE BY THE GAS PEDAL. THERE IS A OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE SIDE PANEL NEAR THE GAS PEDAL ON THE RIGHT. UNLIKE OTHER CARS I LOOKED AT IT IS NOT ONE CONTINUOUS PIECE OF MOLDING. WHEN MOVING MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL TO THE BRAKE MY SHOE GOT CAUGHT IN THE OPEN AREA. IN 2 INSTANCES IT CAUGHT AND PULLED OFF MY SANDAL DELAYING MY ABILITY TO GET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN OTHER INSTANCES IT CAUGHT MY SHOE AND DELAYED MY BRAKING TIME. *TR
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.
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.
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
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