Model reliability

Ford Edge reliability

The Ford Edge fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 15.4% of 6,278 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

16.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,648 MOT tests of Ford Edges this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 89% more oftenMechanical brake components3.4% vs 1.8%

Fails 33% more oftenWipers2.8% vs 2.1%

Fails 41% more oftenHeadlamp aim2.4% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 44% more oftenTyre tread depth2.3% vs 1.6%Fix about £90

Advised 71% more oftenMechanical brake components20.7% vs 12.1%

Advised 41% more oftenTyre tread depth20% vs 14.2%Fix about £90

6 to 10 years old

15.4% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 6,278 MOT tests of Ford Edges this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 44% more oftenWipers2.6% vs 1.8%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Ford Edge

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2026/21328 May 2026Built 2015–2018Mvl: rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image

Affected vehicles may have an issue with the rear-view camera. Drivers may experience a distorted or loss of image.

Fix: Check vehicle and replace camera as required.

Recalled models: EDGE · 3,158 vehicles

R/2025/3598 Sept 2025Built 2018–2019CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update

On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

Recalled models: EDGE · 11 vehicles

R/2026/07623 May 2024Built 2015–2018Brake Hose Leak

On affected vehicles there is the possibility of the front brake hoses leaking.

Fix: Replace both front brake hoses and modify the hose routing and ride height sensor if necessary.

Recalled models: EDGE · 3,001 vehicles

R/2019/15621 Aug 2020Built 2007–2010Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment

Air bag inflators may not operate as intended

Fix: Replace air bag inflator

Recalled models: EDGE · 2,966 vehicles

R/2018/2137 Nov 2018Built 2014–2018Possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener

A/C Compressor pulley may become detached.

Fix: On affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley.

Recalled models: EDGE · 3,021 vehicles

R/2016/11320 Jun 2016Built 2015–2016Headlamps may switch off without warning

Vehicles fitted with Adaptive LED Headlamps could experience a condition where the loss of a control signal in combination with a software error may cause the headlamps to switch off. There is a risk of collision if defect happens at night.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and updated software will be loaded to the affected modules.

Recalled models: EDGE · 9,705 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Ford Edge before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Ford Edge reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Ford Edge

Checking a Ford Edge before you buy

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