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Buying a used 2021 Ford Edge? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2021 Edge stacks up seven recalls, including a high-severity EcoBoost engine failure that can cause power loss, a driver's seat belt that may not tighten, and rear axle lubricant loss. Four separate rearview camera recalls address blank, distorted or frozen images — an unusually repetitive pattern. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. NHTSA holds 109 unverified owner complaints, led by power train (34) and back over prevention (20), alleging 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the EcoBoost engine recall repair is on the VIN's service record and ask about any power loss episodes
- Tug the driver's seat belt sharply to confirm it locks, and confirm the seat belt recall was addressed
- Test the reverse camera repeatedly for blanking, freezing or distortion — four camera recalls apply to this year
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Ford Edge
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln SUVs may lose rear axle lubricant | Power Train | high |
| Ford Edge Driver's Seat Belt May Not Tighten | Seat Belts | high |
| Ford and Lincoln EcoBoost engines can break, losing power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ford Edge rearview camera may show blank or distorted image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Edge rearview camera goes blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Bronco and Edge rearview camera image may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
109 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 34 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 20 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 14 | None found |
| Engine | 11 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |