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2011 Ford Edge Body Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are body problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?

274 owners have reported body problems on the 2011 Ford Edge, 15% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 40,000–74,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

274 complaints 15% of all 2011 complaints 52,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Body 183
Door 79
Hatchback / liftgate 1
Underbody shields 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (221 of 274). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Body complaints by the year the problem happened.

Body complaints by Edge year

2008 Edge 16
2009 Edge 4
2010 Edge 13
2011 Edge 274
2012 Edge 168
2013 Edge 300
2014 Edge 17
2015 Edge 51
2016 Edge 32
2017 Edge 26
2018 Edge 20
2019 Edge 11
2020 Edge 6
2022 Edge 3
2024 Edge 2

Related recalls

Body control module may short and cause fire

Fire risk

Some body control modules from one supplier, made during a six-day production window, may have an internal electrical short. If a short develops, the module can overheat and may cause a vehicle fire, even when the car is parked and unattended.

Fix: The dealer will replace the body control module if needed, free of charge.

Recall 10V659000 · Dec 2010
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Other 2011 Ford Edge problems

Common questions

What are common 2011 Ford Edge body problems?

Complaints most often name the body, door and hatchback / liftgate.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge body problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 40,000–74,000 miles. The middle value is about 52,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Edge body problems?

Yes: 10V659000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Edge year has the most body complaints?

The 2013 Edge, with 300 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.