KnownCarProblems2021 Ford Edge Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Edge, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is 16th of 19 Edge model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2021 Ford Edge problems
Transmission
36 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and making a turn, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact added that her husband did donuts continuously and observed the sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer…
Backup camera
21 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview system braking, sensing system, warnings, display function.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 25v315000 (back over prevention); however…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v315000 (back over prevention). The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to complete the recall repair because the dealer was waiting on an override code from the manufacturer. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 16%Electrical
14 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: horn, adas, ignition.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the crash sensor illuminated. The contact stated that the crash sensor light was flashing on and off. The cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "key not detected" message was displayed, after which the vehicle independently turned off while in motion. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway; however, upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle…
Engine
13 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his son was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was stalled. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact arrived at the location and became aware that the serpentine belt was fractured. The contact…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle jerked and went into low-power mode. While at a stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle surged forward. After using the phone charger, the phone charger overheated. The contact unplugged the phones.…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: sensing system, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v315000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the front passengerâs side mirror detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the passengerâs side mirror assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded without impact, sending glass into the cabin of the vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the sunroof…
Brakes
5 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Ford Edge recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The apim software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 13, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s09. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 5, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 ford bronco and 2021-2024 ford edge vehicles. The accessory protocol interface module (apim) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 25, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s28.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22v-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 3, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s55.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bronco, f-150, edge, explorer, lincoln nautilus, and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7l or 3.0l nano ecoboost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 29, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s14.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 15, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c13.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began march 12, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s02.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 edge, 2020 lincoln nautilus and ford escape and 2021 lincoln corsair and ford bronco sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
On july 22, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) granted a defect petition (dp22001) and opened a preliminary evaluation (pe22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7l ecoboost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During pe22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all my 2021-2022 ford and lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7
Questions about the 2021 Ford Edge
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Edge?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (36 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); backup camera (21 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); other or unspecified (18 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Edge have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 3, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Ford Edge?
- It is 16th of 19 Edge model years by number of complaints, with 112 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.