Is the 2011 Ford EDGE reliable?

The 2011 Ford EDGE has 2534 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2011 Ford EDGE?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (686 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (306 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (276 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2011 Ford EDGE?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK, STRUCTURE:BODY. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Ford EDGE?

The 2011 Ford EDGE gets 20 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2400. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2011 Ford EDGE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2011 Ford EDGE is approximately $1,464/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2011 Ford EDGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2011 Ford EDGE has 2534 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.9x the segment average of 882. The most common issue is electrical problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford edge. while driving approximately 55 mph, the entire dashboard screen and gps display screen failed. during the failure, the both screens displayed a message stating that the system was rebooting. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a software update . There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.

5 fire reports 22 crash reports 7 injuries

2534

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

2.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

686 complaints

27%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD SCREEN AND GPS DISPLAY SCREEN FAILED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BOTH SCREENS DISPLAYED A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE SYSTEM WAS REBOOTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOUCH SCREEN AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL FAILED BY NOT DISPLAYING AN ACCURATE READING OF SPEED TRAVELED, GASOLINE FUEL LEVELS, ETC. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. T
• BLUETOOTH INOP ,DOES NOT ALLOW CONNECTIVITY AFTER 3.0 MONTHS. WORKED FINE. EVERYTHING ELSE FUNCTIONS CORRECTLY. LOVE THE VEHICLE. HAVE ALREADY TURNED IT OF THEN BACKON. TRIED ANOTHER PHONE. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 4 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD SCREEN AND GPS DISPLAY SCREEN FAILED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BOTH SCREENS DISPLAYED A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE SYSTEM WAS REBOOTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2011 Ford EDGE

Based on 2,046 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 56K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

257

30-60K

823

60-100K

625

100-150K

265

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

Reported earliermedian 30K mi · 27 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 55K mi · 556 reports

0-30K

30-60K

242

60-100K

180

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 52K mi · 224 reports

0-30K

30-60K

100

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 58K mi · 177 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 49K mi · 168 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 54K mi · 148 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24/02/2011

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

Risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Ford EDGE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,401

Per month

$200

Per mile

20.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Ford EDGE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,464

Full coverage / month

$122

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

-13%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1464

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford EDGE Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2011 EDGE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Videos About the 2011 Ford EDGE

Videos hosted on YouTube — embedded via official player

2011 Ford Edge - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow

Steve Hammes New Car ReviewsJan 2011

First Test: 2011 Ford Edge

MotorTrend ChannelAug 2010

Top 5 Problems Ford Edge SUV First Generation 2007-14

1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics KnowJan 2020

2011 Ford Edge Review

Wheelsca Official ChannelAug 2017

Road Test: 2011 Ford Edge

MotorWeekJun 2011

Videos are hosted on YouTube and embedded here via YouTube's official player. BestCarRank does not host or produce these videos. Watch counts and channel information are pulled from YouTube's public Data API.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 2534 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD SCREEN AND GPS DISPLAY SCREEN FAILED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE BOTH SCREENS DISPLAYED A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE SYSTEM WAS REBOOTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. FELT THE CAR MOVE FORWARD. IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID THE CAR DIRECTLY PARKED IN FRONT OF ME. ACCELERATING TO 25-30 MILES PER HOUR AND NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING, STEERED THE CAR UP THE PARKING LANE INTO A SNOW-COVERED FIELD, CIRCLED AND CAME BA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: 1. LEASED CAR ON 12/31/2010, THE SYNC FAILED AND SCREEN WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING. 2. BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND REAR CAMERA FROZE. 3. DOORS AND HOOD OUT OF LINE 4. GAS TANK LEAK, DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THEY CAN GET A PART. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: BEFORE LEAVING MY HOME, I TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO PROGRAM THE BUILT-IN GPS TO GUIDE ME TO MY DESTINATION. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES, I STOPPED AT A REST STOP. UPON RESTARTING MY VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY INCLUDING RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL, BACK-UP CAMERA, GPS AND OTHER SAFETY F
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)