2014 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Reliability
516 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Ford Edge, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 17/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports, typically around 49,078 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Ford Edge has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all Edge years
What owners report
“Driver door ajar warning won't go out. Doors won't lock. Battery drains. Transmission not in park warning. These warnings come on while parked and while the vehicle is moving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
“Rear backup camera has malfunctioned and an error message appears. The screen goes black.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
“My brakes make a hissing sound and it's very hard to brake. The brake pedal hardly moves when i go to use the brakes.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
“Will not register in park, light says transmission not in park. Door does not register it is closed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
“Vehicle repeatedly has stalled while driving. Also will sometimes start with a rough idle and check engine light. Problem is resolved if vehicle is turned off and restarted.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted and blue while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Edge
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 297 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 56,850 miles. Half of those reports fall between 34,600 and 82,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.
Fix: 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,…
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
68 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2014 Ford Edge. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Ford Edge reliable?
The 2014 Ford Edge drew 516 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 17/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2014 Ford Edge problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Ford Edge are other (90 complaints), electrical (68), and brakes & stability (66).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Edge problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Ford Edge problems around 56,850 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 34,600 and 82,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford Edge have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.