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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormally loud cranking sound upon starting the vehicle. While driving at highway speeds, there was a steady abnormal sound detected. The engine, traction control, low tire pressure, fuel, and oil warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, tires were inflated by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who determined that the steering angle sensor and steering wheel module needed reprogramming, an alignment was needed. Additionally, the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module), BCM (Body Control Module), and the drivers and front seat module needed to be replaced. …
This is now the seventh time I've lost all power while driving. The car completely shuts down, steering becomes uncontrollable and the oil pressure light comes on. I've taken to the dealership and I'm being told the car has no codes of what happened and they can't repair. I'm not sure how a computer doesn't register a low oil pressure light or how it's not hard coded somewhere in the computer system that the car just cut out at 35mph to 60 MPH I have no warning that this is about to happen, I lost my steering, car shuts down, brakes do not work. Ford has no idea on how to fix this. I pull over and wait a few minutes crank up and go, sometimes it does it 5 to 6 times in a row before I can get to the dealer. Also, my driver's side door always keeps the door ajar light on, Ford has no clue how to fix this either- the interior lights stays on the whole time also. …
This is the second report I have made about this issue. The first was on/about set. 26, 2015. When I was driving, the car in motion, the power train malfunction indicator (a wrench) comes on, the car loses all power, goes down to perhaps 2 miles per hour, and then stops. It feels as though the power steering also goes out. When the car stops, it shakes and jerks. You cannot accelerate. I turn the motor off and then on, "resetting" the indicator (per the Ford dealership). And the issue stops. It has happened again today, oct. 23rd. Twice (in the morning and again this afternoon). I called sam galloway Ford in fort myers, fl and was told to bring it in on nov. 4th. Again, today is oct. 23. I was told, by danielle (service advisor), that "since it is not happening all the time it was fine to wait" until nov. 4, 2015. …
Driving to work about ten miles of highway, my car started running rough and shaking. I was able to coast into a parking lot then my heater stopped working a warning light came on "engine coolant temp" then it died completely in a matter of seconds, I saw some smoke under the hood so I called for help. There was no other warning whatsoever! The mechanic told us that the water pump had gone out and caused the engine to over heat. It shot coolant into the engine and it was totaled. Again there was absolutely no warning at all. No sensors no anything. I maintain my vehicle with regular oil changes etc. And if there had been any warning light I would have taken it to my mechanic immediately.
The aws light stays on and says the driver stability controls are not working properly. Took it to a Ford dealership for servicing, charged 800 plus and the issue is still occurring. They claim it's a sensor issue but it's still happening! If I turn left or right the warning light comes on, if it's wet or dry the light comes on and when breaking the SUV slides. Will never purchase another Ford again. Not sure of the actual date the issue started happening.
We have had a problem with our Ford Edge going into limp mode while driving. Luckily it has been at low speeds so we were able to pull over and turn off vehicle. Il when this problem happens, it idles very roughly and it like it loses its mind. You cannot accelerate and a wrench pops up on the dash. When you turn off vehicle and turn it back on, it's fine.
Stalls and won't accelerate while going down the road. Just idles real rough. Can only coast to a stop. Can't steer. Wrench comes on the display. Everything I have read said it is probably the throttle body. Has less than 40,000 miles.
Vehicle purchased new, driven 890 miles in first trip. Vehicle has dramatic pull to the right. Constant left steering input for vehicle to remain on roadway. Dealer adjusted alignment , but was not able to correct. Dealer and Ford representative indicate that that is the limit of the design and Ford is unable to correct the pull. Complete attention and grip on the steering wheel with constant left input is very tiring and potentially deadly as a near miss of a parked car on an I-20 at night was experienced. Just a slight inattention of the left input caused the car to drift out of the travel lane and onto the Edge of the shoulder. This will ultimately cause someone to lose their life or be injured. As speed increases to highway speeds the reaction time to make constant corrections is reduced. Numerous instances of the right pull have been documented to Ford dealers from 2007. …
2011 Ford Edge. From the time that I took possession of this new vehicle, it has drifted or pulled to the right. It will move about 5 feet in a matter of 50 to 75 feet in moving direction. The dealer ship service manager states , it is in specification". In 560 years of traveling in my work and with 28 different vehicles, I have never had this situation that could not be corrected.. Another statement by the service manager was that another auto line owned by Ford motor company and their engineers helped to design and engineer the all wheel drive system of this vehicle, the 2011 Ford Edge. I have hqd this vehicle on two different trips on interstate highways, a good flat surface and when you take your hands slightly off the steering wheel, the drifting starts immediately. I absolutely believe this is a fault in this car and can be corrected, even if it requires a recall. …
I purchased a 2011 Ford Edge limited. Within 2 weeks I noticed the car was veering to the right. I took the car into the dealership and a 4 wheel alignment was performed. I had to take the car back within a few days as the car was still pulling to the right. A 2nd alignment was performed. A few days later I took it back again as the car was still veering to the right. This time the service manager came to me and said I found the fix on the Ford inner company memo. He then performed a sub frame adjustment. The car still veers to the right and I took it in once again and a 3rd wheel alignment was performed. After each wheel alignment I was informed an adjustment was made, something was "out of whack" I even took a salesman for a test drive in a different Edge car from the lot and the car veered to the right. …
Steering complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2011 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Ford Edge, 2% of the model year's 1,803 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Edge steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering 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 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 37% before 25,000 miles.
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.