2011 Ford Edge vs 2011 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Edge | 2011 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,801 | 1,195 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 78 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 59,000 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 686 | 95 |
| Steering | 29 | 740 |
| Structure | 274 | 110 |
| Service Brakes | 261 | 21 |
| Engine | 179 | 83 |
| Power Train | 172 | 64 |
| Exterior Lighting | 187 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 123 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 79 | 116 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 10 |
| Battery drain | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2011 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.