2022 Ford EDGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Ford EDGE has 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: i noticed a clicking noise coming from the right front wheel when turning left. i also notice when i put the vehicle into drive i hear a clicking sound. i was driving came to a stop and heard a click sound when i took off. i would guess it's the actual drive shaft that is bad..

9 crash reports 9 injuries

149

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

36 complaints

24%

• I noticed a clicking noise coming from the right front wheel when turning left. I also notice when I put the vehicle into drive I hear a clicking sound. I was driving came to a stop and heard a click sound when I took off. I would guess it's the actual drive shaft that is bad.
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering while in low gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. There
• The transmission makes a loud “bang” when shifting from first to second gear. A simultaneous vibration can be felt in the driver seat when this happens. There is also an extremely hard up shift from first to second gear. A dealer reprogrammed the transmission computers but the issue is still present

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I noticed a clicking noise coming from the right front wheel when turning left. I also notice when I put the vehicle into drive I hear a clicking sound. I was driving came to a stop and heard a click sound when I took off. I would guess it's the actual drive shaft that is bad.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

29 complaints

19%

• Vehicle starting giving blocked front sensor errors disabling adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning and emergency braking systems. Car was cleaned and all sensors were clear but issue continued. The safety concern was that it unexpected and without any reason applied the collision wa
• Vehicle starting giving blocked front sensor errors disabling adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning and emergency braking systems. Car was cleaned and all sensors were clear but issue continued. The safety concern was that it unexpected and without any reason applied the collision wa
• I got the Edge in 02/18/23 purchased brand. I noticed that the drivers seat is loose. I actual took into the dealer where it was purchased and I was told it would take 3 months to look at it. Needless to say I didn't leave the vehicle. I also notice that body trim was coming off and I filed a claim

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“Vehicle starting giving blocked front sensor errors disabling adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning and emergency braking systems. Car was cleaned and all sensors were clear but issue continued. The safety concern was that it unexpected and without any reason applied the collision wa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

22 complaints

15%

• The hands-free power lift gate was inadvertently activated while I was placing items into the back of the vehicle, and hit me in the back, and the back of my head. This happened three times. The dealer told me that Ford relocated the foot sensor farther towards the back of the vehicle following co
• The Yakima roof rack system (base clips, towers and bars) were attached to the roof of my husband's new 2022 Ford Edge. Our Thule Hullavators and 2 eddyline kayaks were also on the roof rack. It was all secure and properly installed. After 90 min heading north on I75 the front passenger clip failed
• liftgate foot sensor automatically closes when loading goods into rear compartment . comes down without warning and hits your head or back

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The hands-free power lift gate was inadvertently activated while I was placing items into the back of the vehicle, and hit me in the back, and the back of my head. This happened three times. The dealer told me that Ford relocated the foot sensor farther towards the back of the vehicle following co”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

• The contact rented a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while moving items out of the trunk of the vehicle with the rear door elevated, the rear door inadvertently dropped and hit her on the face. The contact sustained a laceration under her left eye. Additionally, the contact sustained headache, ne
• The Ford Edge Sync 4A system has a random system lockup and reboot issue since delivery. The vehicle has been examined by the leasing dealer's service department and they were unable to resolve the concern. The service tech writes in the service report "The Ford is investigating software issue with
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate of the vehicle would inadvertently close on its own while loading or unloading the truck. The contact stated that the liftgate had closed on her back persistently on one occasion. The contact stated that she immediately reached

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact rented a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while moving items out of the trunk of the vehicle with the rear door elevated, the rear door inadvertently dropped and hit her on the face. The contact sustained a laceration under her left eye. Additionally, the contact sustained headache, ne”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

10 complaints

• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral(N) and then to park(P) however, the knocking sound persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was found. The
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on three separate occasions while his wif
• While braking for a red light the car jerked sporadically as it slowed with normal braking applied but the brakes delayed while vehicle jerked and lunged forward. Vehicle lunged forward into the intersection even further past the red light while brake was compressed aggressively, lunged forward 2-3

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral(N) and then to park(P) however, the knocking sound persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was found. The”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~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 149 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: I noticed a clicking noise coming from the right front wheel when turning left. I also notice when I put the vehicle into drive I hear a clicking sound. I was driving came to a stop and heard a click sound when I took off. I would guess it's the actual drive shaft that is bad.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Vehicle starting giving blocked front sensor errors disabling adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning and emergency braking systems. Car was cleaned and all sensors were clear but issue continued. The safety concern was that it unexpected and without any reason applied the collision wa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The hands-free power lift gate was inadvertently activated while I was placing items into the back of the vehicle, and hit me in the back, and the back of my head. This happened three times. The dealer told me that Ford relocated the foot sensor farther towards the back of the vehicle following co
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact rented a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while moving items out of the trunk of the vehicle with the rear door elevated, the rear door inadvertently dropped and hit her on the face. The contact sustained a laceration under her left eye. Additionally, the contact sustained headache, ne
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)