2023 Ford Edge
4 recalls · 16 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipmen...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
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 vehicle...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | Electrical System | I reported this the other day. The screen will go black and stay that way for several minutes. It will then come back on... | No | No |
| 03/29/2026 | Electrical System | When driving the screen will black out and be off for several seconds. It does not reform to what was on there before th... | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Power Train | As my wife was driving down the interstate, the car began shuddering. She pulled off, and the shuddering became very bad... | No | No |
| 10/27/2025 | Structure | The vehicle automatically locks the doors when you begin driving. We were aware that when stopped the doors would automa... | No | No |
| 08/09/2025 | Unknown or Other,service Brakes,engine | I was doing 65 and had to gun it to get out of someone's way and when I did it just didn't go. There was a long pause th... | No | No |
| 04/15/2025 | Electrical System | The APIM has a known software issue that blanks out the main display and control screen. While not a safety issue for t... | No | No |
| 02/03/2025 | Power Train | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexp... | No | No |
| 09/18/2024 | Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes | I hit a very large item, a diesel tire, and although it broke the tires control arm or axle and was driving and sliding ... | Yes | No |
| 07/30/2024 | Power Train,vehicle Speed Control | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated while parking and turning the engine off, the vehicle lunged forwa... | No | No |
| 05/11/2024 | Unknown or Other | The "hands-free" liftgate on numerous occasions comes down on a person when that person is in the cargo area. the "hand... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Ford Edge has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 16.
The 2023 Ford Edge has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Ford Edge received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 1 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Ford dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).