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Ford Edge Lighting problems by year

689 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Edge's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20242000
20231001
20221000
20211000
20201000
20192000
201816000
201714100
201610000
20159000
201412140
2013196210
201286000
2011195000
201019000
200914000
200869000
200741020

Lighting recalls

Latest Edge lighting complaints

2017 Ford EdgeLights

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the rear lenses was full of water. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to get a diagnosis however, the failure cause was unidentifiable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,488.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11737828
2023 Ford EdgeLights

The 3rd brake light (high mount stop) has burned out. The repair costs are exorbitant for a legally required part of the car and self repair is extremely challenging. There are numerous complaints online about this part failing.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11737461
2022 Ford EdgeLights

Headlights don't always align properly,

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11734390
2019 Ford EdgeLights

Third brake light has failed and needs to be replaced.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11733120
2013 Ford EdgeLightsEngine & coolingFuel system

I have several different things going on. First of all my rear turn signals do not work, nor do my rear hazard lights. I've taken it to a mechanic who has extensively looked at this and has determined that it's the body control modular and is suggested replacement. I have been waiting for several months for this part to come in but he keeps telling me it's on back order. Also, my radiator fan/assembly went bad and had to be replaced. Upon the mechanic installing the new fan assembly, I had numerous fuses blown and...

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that is when my blinker and hazard light issue started. This is a major safety concern as signaling the direction that you're turning is very important to other drivers. Additionally, it is against the law not to use signals. I'm constantly in fear that someone is going to rear in me because of my inability to signal when switching lanes and or turning. Additionally, my back up camera stopped working shows a black screen with a notice to contact the dealer. Another issue I have is that my door ajar light is illuminated all the time. I often feel unsafe and fear that the door may just come open at any time, I am unable to lock my doors with the internal lock , which means my doors are left unlocked while I'm in the vehicle. Also, the interior lights stay on for awhile when car turned off, thus putting more strain on the battery, which I've just replaced. Plus, the dome light will not go off until you accelerated to about 20 mph, however, when putting the car in reverse there's no way to get the lights to turn off in this causes visibility issues at night. That in conjunction with my backup camera not working makes it a very dangerous situation when going in reverse. I also detect the odor of gasoline which lingers in my vehicle for some time after getting fuel. I'm scared that there's a leak and if so the potential of a fire is very concerning. And I've noticed that my gas mileage is not really good and I'm not sure if that's related.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11722586
2024 Ford EdgeLights

The right rear taillight assembly fell out while driving on an interstate. No apparent reason

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11704337
2013 Ford EdgeLights

I have been having issues with headlights on my vehicle for awhile. We have changed the bulbs several times to try to make it easier to see. The headlights barely light up the street in front of you and is very dangerous to drive like this. I looked up online and apparently I am not the only one that is complaining of the issue. This is extremely unsafe and I'm afraid to drive anywhere at night due to poor lighting. I see people changed bulbs and changed entire headlights costing $300.00 or more a light and...

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the problem is still not resolved. I am very concerned for not only myself and my familie's safety, I am concerned for others safety too. Something needs to be corrected in these vehicles. It is an extremely important part of driving - being able to see in front of you. Please advise.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11698605
2016 Ford EdgeSteeringElectrical systemLights

My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now I'm experiencing: * 'Steering Assist Required' warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car is off * The vehicle pulls sharply to the left when braking * Despite multiple alignments and suspension/tie rod replacements, my new tires are wearing out rapidly

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11696985
2017 Ford EdgeLights

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under warranty. While at the dealer, the contact asked the dealer to check the rear assembly light because there was water inside the rear light. The vehicle was inspected, and it was diagnosed that the seal behind the light had detached. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the dealer had fractured a plastic...

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piece while inspecting the vehicle. The contact noticed water and debris floating inside the rear lights. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11694555
2017 Ford EdgeSuspensionLightsVisibility & wipersCrash

I bought this car used from Honda Dealership. It had 84,000 mileage on it and since then. The headlights are so dim and I can't see you have to drive with high beam on every time I go at night I've changed almost we like 56 different types light bulb, but still nothing still worst. If I used one for the manufacturer one it's nothing it's literally dark outside. I can't see nothing and another problem is as the ball joint since I bought it I took it from my first oil change when they did the inspection on the car...

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they told me one of my passenger side ball joint was loose but that time I didn't have money to repair it because it was almost $5000 they said and I was like I don't have the money. I'm a college student so and recently my car wheel is to the left side more. Something if there's anything I can do is there anything y'all can do to help cause I don't want to get in an accident because of that thing.

Filed Incident Suspension · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11686644
2009 Ford EdgeElectrical systemLights

My tail light S and brake lights is not working the components was burnt and bulbs was burnt and we put all new bulbs and put in new components and there still not working.and I've been pulled over about 4 times cause of it thankfully I didn't get a ticket so please put a recall on this so it can be fixed I love my SUV

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11684709
2016 Ford EdgeLights

Severe constant moisture condensation build up inside rear light bar and rear side lights. The moisture is inside all clear plastic covers and some of the red inner plastic (which is underneath the clear plastic cover). It is available for inspection. This is causing a safety hazard due to reduced and dim light visibility. The constant moisture causes an increased risk of break lighting shortage, failure of lighting electrical system or the lights shutting off. With the reduced rear lighting visibility and risk...

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possibility of rear lighting failure there is an increased risk of a crash. The dealer, I purchased the vehicle used from, tried taking it apart and drying the moisture but it came right back the next day. The vehicle has been seen at an auto garage. It is unkown if there has been warning lights or signals since I recently purchased it from the dealer who had it one month prior.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11681395
2011 Ford EdgeLights

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.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11675664
2018 Ford EdgeElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Driving home from work, I noticed a warning light indicating that the car was overheating. I stopped and realized the coolant tank was empty, so I immediately put some coolant in and continued driving home. The next day, the car wouldn't start, and after I checked the engine oil, it was contaminated with water. I called a Ford dealer for repair, and they don't want to take responsibility.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11665604
2017 Ford EdgeLights

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the center high-mounted third stop light was full of condensation, causing the light to become extremely dim. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the third brake light was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11665158

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