2020 Ford Edge vs 2021 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Edge | 2021 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 302 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 145 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,858 mi | 42,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 175 | 30 |
| Engine | 44 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 13 |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 5 |
| Visibility | 10 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 59 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 35 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.