2013 Ford Edge vs 2013 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford Edge | 2013 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,444 | 2,749 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 155 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 90 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,425 mi | 76,218 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 168 | 1,265 |
| Electrical System | 854 | 339 |
| Service Brakes | 529 | 63 |
| Power Train | 160 | 401 |
| Structure | 300 | 87 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 246 |
| Steering | 35 | 302 |
| Exterior Lighting | 191 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 604 |
| Brake problems | 69 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 67 | 133 |
| Check engine light | 62 | 281 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 67 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 117 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
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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.