Model year record

2021 Ford Edge

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 238 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V124000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
849,310
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-03
Owners notified
2026-04-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V315000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,076,138
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-09
Owners notified
2025-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V160000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,290
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-14
Owners notified
2025-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V635000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
90,736
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-23
Owners notified
2025-07-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V151000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
78,376
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-11
Owners notified
2022-04-29

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V377000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
82
Reported to NHTSA
2021-05-24
Owners notified
2021-06-15

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V011000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
147
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-15
Owners notified
2021-03-12

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train6368,000 mi
Unknown or other30400 mi
Back over prevention2042,000 mi
Engine19124,000 mi
Electrical system1826,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7
Vehicle speed control744,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking6
Service brakes6
Suspension6
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera4
Visibility/wiper4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly4800 mi
Engine and engine cooling3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Back over prevention: warnings2
Back over prevention: display function235,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance245,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera2
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Fuel system, gasoline2124,000 mi
Lane departure: assist2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Power train: driveline: differential unit268,000 mi
Seat belts285,000 mi
Wheels2
Air bags1
Electrical system: adas: hud: camera/sensor1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys18,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers1
Exterior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1500 mi
Seats1
Steering1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices140,000 mi

The 2020 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.