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2011 Ford Edge Limited
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Buyer report
For the 2011 Ford Edge (the model and year, not this exact car).
- No recall campaigns found in our records for this model year — confirm with the car's VIN on NHTSA's free recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) before buying.
- 1,803 owner reports to NHTSA for this model year, mostly about electrical system, structure, service brakes. A good mechanic can check these areas during your inspection.
- NHTSA reviewed 1 possible issue with this model (e.g. door ajar warning light always on).
- US safety rating (NCAP): 4/5 overall (front protection 3/5, side protection 5/5, rollover resistance 4/5).
Guidance from the listing and public data, not an inspection: inspect the car, check the papers and pay through escrow.
Safety & recalls: 2011 Ford Edge
Safety ratings (US NCAP)
SUV · AWD — 2 versions rated; the best-rated is shown.
Recalls — free fixes from the maker (0)
No recall campaigns found in our records for this model year. Our list comes from NHTSA recall documents and can miss campaigns — confirm with the car's VIN on NHTSA's free recall lookup.
What owners report (1,803)
1,803 owners shared experiences with NHTSA about this model year. The parts mentioned most are worth a look during your inspection:
Electrical system
What owners mention“The contact owns a 2011 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 mph, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. there was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. while making a left turn the vehicle shut off. the…” — 29 Sep 2026 “Back up camera problem. i have reported this before. i have difficulty remembering the date, but since i've reported it before, hopefully you'll find the info. please help!” — 15 Jan 2026 |
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Structure
What owners mention“Please note the team who fixed it last time was at poway ford and the main manager from auto maintenance was fired due to attempting to correct the issue on my 2011 ford edge!” — 29 Apr 2026 “The contact owns a 2011 ford edge. the contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a blank image while in reverse(r), and the side mirrors readjusted at start-up. additionally, the power seat settings failed to remain programmed, and the power windows failed to roll down as needed.” — 15 Apr 2026 |
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Service brakes
What owners mention“Brake booster was exiting the freeway so already slowed but it was a curvy off-ramp, thankfully no one was close and the car was already slowed, but on hazards and coasted home at 5 mph. huge safety concern tow truck towed to hts automotive to determine the brake booster went out, which we already knew as the same thing happened in 2023! no warnings, no…” — 28 Jun 2026 “Break booster break fell to the floor, slow to stop, spongy. i was able to put on my hazards and roll to safety stop. huge risk if i was going faster or turning a curve. dangerous to me and others to not being able to stop the problem hasn’t been taken to the shop yet as it was closed and i had the same problem in 2025 and 2023 which were confirmed and…” — 28 Jun 2026 |
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Exterior lighting
What owners mention“The hazard lights will turn on while driving, and or while the vehicle is parked, thus draining the battery. the button to turn them on and or off is a "pressure sensitive" button which fails from the swelling of heat and or moisture. this is a major issue as the vehicle can't be driven now since the hazards just turn on and off.” — 23 Jul 2025 “Head lights go out while driving at night hi or low beam auto or manual it does not make any diff .” — 14 Jan 2024 |
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| Engine | 179 | |
| Power train | 172 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 83 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 57 |
These are experiences shared by owners, not confirmed faults. One report can mention several parts.
Issues NHTSA reviewed (1)
| Door ajar warning light always on · 28 Sep 2016 to 20 Mar 2017 |
Service bulletins
77 notes from the manufacturer to dealers (repair tips and known fixes), mostly about electrical system, equipment, structure. A dealer can tell you whether any apply to this car.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public data for vehicles sold in the US, as of 2026-10-07. Many cars sold in Nigeria are US imports (tokunbo), so this usually applies; versions built for other markets can differ.
Everything the VIN tells us
Exterior/Body (2)
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine (9)
| Engine Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (CC) | 3500 |
| Displacement (CI) | 213.583104 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Fuel Type - Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Brake (hp) From | 285 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
Mechanical/Drivetrain (1)
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
Exterior/Dimension (1)
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
General (10)
| Make | Ford |
| Manufacturer Name | Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd. |
| Model | Edge |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Plant City | Oakville |
| Trim | Limited |
| Vehicle Type | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| Plant Country | Canada |
| Plant Company Name | Oakville |
| Plant State | Ontario |
Mechanical/Brake (1)
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
Passive Safety System/Air Bag Location (2)
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag Locations | 1st and 2nd Rows |
Passive Safety System (1)
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
Active Safety System (1)
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type | Direct |
Versions of the 2011 Ford Edge
Factory specifications for this model and year. The VIN does not say which of these trims this exact car is.
| Trim | Body | Engine (cc) | Cylinders | Power (PS) | Torque (Nm) | Fuel | Drive | Gearbox | Seats | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Crossover | 3500 | 6 | 289 | 343 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 5 | 1852 |
| SEL | Crossover | 3500 | 6 | 289 | 343 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 5 | 1852 |
| Limited | Crossover | 3500 | 6 | 289 | 343 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 5 | 1852 |
| Sport | Crossover | 3700 | 6 | 309 | 379 | Gasoline | Front | Automatic | 5 | 1946 |
What a VIN check covers
- Make, model, year and trim where the factory records have it
- Engine, fuel, gearbox, drive and body
- Where the car was built
- Whether the VIN is well-formed (check digit)
- The model's US safety rating, recalls and what owners report, with a buyer report
What it can't tell you
- Damage, flood or salvage history
- Mileage, theft or finance owing
- Customs duty status: ask for the papers
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