2014 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 386 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Edge, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-692 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford Edge has problems

386 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train580
Service brakes573
Electrical system561
Engine460
Back over prevention380
Fuel/propulsion system230
Structure170
Steering151
Vehicle speed control151
17 other systems11414

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2014 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2022 Q4

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 20V-692 · Nov 10, 2020 · 15,587 vehicles · 9,260 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 15V-005 · Jan 9, 2015 · 54,543 vehicles · 39,350 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2015 Q4

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 14V-393 · Jul 2, 2014 · 83,250 vehicles · 75,189 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

58kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 39 power train complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
7under 30k miles32under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Electrical system

8 owners mentioned a cost

$746median

Middle half: $438 – $1,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Edge year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Edge median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Ford Edge safety ratings

2014 Ford Edge SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Ford Edge frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Ford Edge side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Ford Edge side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Wheel SeparationPE15020 · closed Jan 4, 2016
    No recall
In owners' words

What Edge owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after the contact's significant other had parked the vehicle and turned the ignition to the off position, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled away. The contact stated that the contact's significant other and nearby pedestrians were able to stop…
Complaint 11776282 · Nov 6, 2026
horn stopped working for unknown reasons fuses were checked, all good fuses same with relays and clock springs, horn appears too no longer work on my vehicle the vehicle only has 121k miles, check engine light popped on and all it says is spark plugs got the coils and plugs done same issue. got a…
Complaint 11774334 · Oct 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal depressed, and the vehicle to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was…
Complaint 11680954 · Aug 15, 2025 · 108,000 miles

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