Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal locked and was inoperable. Due to the brake pedal failure, the vehicle crashed into a nearby curb. The contact stated that his son described the brake pedal as it was hard as a brick. The damage done to the vehicle due to the brake pedal failure was diagnosed and repaired by the contact. The damages were a fractured passenger front side lower control arm and a fractured front passenger front side drive axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed brake booster and failed brake master cylinder. The brake booster and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact applied significant force to the brake pedal and it responded. The contact stated that there was a 10 ft. stopping distance delay when depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would shut off upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 13N02. Additionally, the contact stated that she was informed at State inspection that the vehicle could not be inspected due to a PCM failure. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 - 70 MPH, the brake pedal was firm while depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle made an abnormal sound and failed to stop immediately. The contact shifted the transmission to neutral(N) and the vehicle slowed down. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle stalled while driving. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a tear in the brake booster and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02 (Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, she had to depress the brake pedal very hard to avoid crashing into a vehicle which had cut in front of her. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact stated that the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, failing to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact steered the vehicle into the right lane to avoid a crash. The contact had not noticed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and was finally able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brakes had failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact stated that she had previously driven the vehicle to a dealer due to a prior brake failure. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact used an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to take an excessive amount of time before stopping. The ABS warning light illuminated and there was an audible chime heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and continuously pumped the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The brake pads and rotors had recently been replaced before the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and slowing for traffic, she heard an abnormal hissing sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to slow down with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that she had to use her foot to lift the pedal off the floorboard and then started to pump the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake failure had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed again and responded but the vehicle was still in motion. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who confirmed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the brake booster warranty had expired. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer waiting parts for the repair. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. The contact stated that when they purchased the vehicle, the part was already on recall. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to function as intended. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes hesitated. The contact stated that the brakes, rotors, and master cylinder were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake lines were leaking into the brake master cylinder which also caused the brake booster to fail. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair could not be covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02. …
The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, her daughter heard a hissing sound, and the brake pedal became difficult to depress without extra effort. The contact also stated that on multiple occasions while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal intermittently went to the floor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The manufacturer also confirmed that the vehicle was not under warranty. There was no further assistance provided. …
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated shortly after the warning light independently turned off. The contact stated on June 16, 2021, while driving 40 mph, another vehicle intercepted his lane and he depressed the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle as the pedal was hard. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to steer to the right to prevent crashing into the vehicle and his vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated he turned off and on the ignition and started driving to his destination. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure the following day. The contact called the local dealer and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …
Brake complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 308 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Ford Edge, 17% of the model year's 1,803 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › abs warning light (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Edge brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2011 Ford Edge, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Edge brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 10 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.