2024 Ford Edge Safety Report
2024 Ford Edge Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Ford Edge
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Ford Edge. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (36) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2023 | Compare against the 2023 Ford Edge with 14 complaints and 4 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Ford Edge before buying across this generation. |
Ford Edge Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Ford Edge years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Edge | 14 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Ford Edge | 99 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Ford Edge | 90 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Ford Edge | 263 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Ford Edge | 671 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 726 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Ford Edge Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Ford Edge, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Ford onlyPower Train
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Ford onlyAir Bags
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Ford onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Ford onlySeats
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Ford onlyBack Over Prevention
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Ford onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Ford Edge
Reliability Score
The 2024 Ford Edge receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Ford Edge
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2024 Ford Edge
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Ford Edge:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Failure Transmission issues have been reported, with some vehicles experiencing transmission failure within 5,000 miles of service. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Backup Camera Malfunction The backup camera has malfunctioned, causing distorted images and complete screen failure. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering And Power Steering Issues Steering and power steering issues have been reported, including instances where the power steering failed on the expressway, and the vehicle accelerated on its own while parking. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Vehicle Acceleration While Parking The vehicle has been reported to accelerate on its own while parking, posing a safety risk. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Ford Edge:
Transmission issues have been reported, with some vehicles experiencing transmission failure within 5,000 miles of service.
The backup camera has malfunctioned, causing distorted images and complete screen failure.
Steering and power steering issues have been reported, including instances where the power steering failed on the expressway, and the vehicle accelerated on its own while parking.
The vehicle has been reported to accelerate on its own while parking, posing a safety risk.
Recall Details for the 2024 Ford Edge
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Ford Edge by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 are expected to be mailed March 30, 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 avail...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Ford Edge
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Ford Edge with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes. 4 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 occurrenc...
Travelling on the expressway I received a warning on my dash that my steering had failed along with other warnings. I lost the power steering and it was very hard to maneuver. I took it to a dealer that said it was electrical (software) and they had to reset it. Why???? My concern is it could have caused an accident if my wife was driving because she would not of been able to steer it. Or if I was...
My backup camera began malfunctioning in November 2025. Initially, the image became distorted, and shortly after, the screen went completely blank with a message instructing me to contact the dealership. I did so and was informed that my vehicle was not included in the recall and that I would be responsible for the repair costs out of pocket. I referenced the 15-year rearview camera extended warra...
Transmission failing less than 5,000 miles after having the transmission serviced at a dealership. Transmission shuddering and refusing to go into gear.
tRACTION AND STABILITY CONTRAL LIGHTS (YELLOW) AND BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT (RED) CAME ON AND APP ON PHONE ALARMED TO INDICATE A FAILURE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL IN SNOW. THIS ALSO OCCURED IN 2024 AND WAS NOT FIXED THEN
The right rear taillight assembly fell out while driving on an interstate. No apparent reason
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after shifting to reverse(R) and then to drive(D), the image from the rear-view camera was still displayed on the screen. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable ...
The contact owned a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that, upon pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, only coming to a complete stop after partially driving through a storefront. The contact also stated that the forward warning collision system failed to activate. The air bags did not deploy. No warning li...
On [XXX], while driving from Delaware to Massachusetts in her 2024 Ford Edge (purchased new in April 2024, now with roughly 19,800 miles on the odometer) on [XXX] in New Jersey, my wife experienced the cloth-panel shade of the "Panoramic Vista Roof" fall onto her. Obviously, this was a complete surprise and very dangerous to her in the control of the vehicle. She stated that about a week prior t...
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the hatch of the vehicle was designed to close automatically while the user owned the key fob, with the user's foot underneath the hatch. The contact stated that the hatch had been closing prematurely while the key fob was not near the hatch, and the hatch had hit both the contact and family members on the head. There was no injury sustain...
Vehicle steering/power steering locks unable to turn at intersections almost cause an accident
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a backfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that the engine overheated and seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that failure had occurred within 30 seconds. The vehicle was restarted; however, the engine seized within 30 seconds. The contact stated that after sev...
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Navigational System had experienced a glitch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and re...
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate opened independently. While washing the vehicle with a brush and touching the bumper, the liftgate opened. While placing groceries in the tailgate, the tailgate closed and struck the contact on the head. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the intended liftga...
When put into reverse, a warning of "gear will engage at low speed" appeared multiple times. Car has to be shut down and restarted to allow for gear to engage.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the Ford Sync infotainment system failed to switch screens, and activated selected operations like the defroster, and displayed a black screen intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed a software failure. The dealer had reset the computer several times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware...
Driving down I96 highway, the sunroof/moonroof shattered/exploded with no apparent cause. A loud popping noise followed by spider cracking and fragmenting glass was the result. After closing the top, the glass started to fall. No foreign objects found. Brand new vehicle, first time driving in severely cold weather, brought back to Ford dealership who found "no reports" of defective sunroof/m...
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated while using the front driver's side seat heater, the seat heater failed to function as intended and burned the contact's lower back. The contact received medical attention for the burn at the emergency room. Additionally, the contact stated that the injury made it difficult to perform daily errands and tasks. The vehicle was taken to the local ...
Showing 20 of 36 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Ford Edge
Has the 2024 FORD EDGE been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 FORD EDGE has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 FORD EDGE have?
The 2024 FORD EDGE has 36 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 FORD EDGE?
The 2024 FORD EDGE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 FORD EDGE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 FORD EDGE involve unknown or other (5 complaints), power train (4 complaints), air bags (3 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, seats, back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2024 FORD EDGE have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2024 FORD EDGE out of 36 total complaints (11.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2024 FORD EDGE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 FORD EDGE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 FORD EDGE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 FORD EDGE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 FORD EDGE?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 FORD EDGE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2024 FORD EDGE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 FORD EDGE is generally recommended. It has 36 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 FORD EDGE?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 FORD EDGE are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (4 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (3 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 5. SEATS (3 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 FORD EDGE?
Be cautious of transmission failures and backup camera malfunctions. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls related to these issues. The 2024 FORD EDGE has 36 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2024 FORD EDGE?
The 2024 FORD EDGE receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 36 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Transmission Failure and Backup Camera Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2024 FORD EDGE?
Known issues with the 2024 FORD EDGE include: Transmission Failure, Backup Camera Malfunction, Steering and Power Steering Issues, Vehicle Acceleration While Parking. These are based on patterns found across 36 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2024 Ford Edge?
Common issues include transmission failures, backup camera malfunctions, and steering and power steering problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2024 Ford Edge?
Yes, there are recalls related to back over prevention and traction and stability control issues.
What should I do if I experience transmission issues in my 2024 Ford Edge?
Contact your dealer for inspection and potential repair, as transmission issues can be serious.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission failures and backup camera malfunctions. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls related to these issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Ford Edge
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Ford Edge. The data includes 36 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2024 Ford Edge an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-15