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 2013 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been involved in a crash due to brake failure, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt, door, fender, tire, CV joint axle, bumper, bumper cover, headlights, and grill had been replaced. A police report was filed. The contact suffered neck pain, and medical treatment was received. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed; the brake pedal was extremely firm while depressed and made a hissing sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the air bag module was reset. The contact was informed that there was no brake failure. The vehicle was then taken to Simmons-Rockwell Ford, Inc. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was inoperative. The contact stated that the vehicle drove for several yards, and the contact was unable to reach the parking brake. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) to attempt to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the shrubs in front of the window at an independent mechanic shop, causing the vehicle to come to a stop right before almost crashing into the shop window, which resulted in minor damage to the front bumper. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags were not deployed. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. …
The Brakes on my 2013 Ford Edge failed resulting in an accident with my 17 year old son on 1-11-22. The pedal was pressed all the way down, and only the emergency break stopped the vehicle. When pressing it brake, it was as if there were no brakes whatsoever. We had a total brake job done on 8-6-2021. on 9-19-21 the car would hardly come to a complete stop, same issue that my son encountered. The pedal would go all the way down and the pedal would hiss during this time. We had the brake booster replaced. So in a span of 1 month and an half we spent $1,600.25 only for the issue to occur again to put my sons life and others at Risk. I have been doing some research and this is a common issue with this particular vehicle. Ford did do an partial recall of this apparently, but our vehicle was not part of this. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to apply the brake, the brake pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was slowing down but not as designed. The contact pumped the brake pedal and turned the steering wheel to avoid crashing into another vehicle was stopping. The contact stated that while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle shut-off. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be shifted into park while stopped at a traffic light to prevent the vehicle from inadvertently turning off. The contact stated that the check engine, brake failure, and low oil warning lights were illuminated. The door latches also failed to lock the vehicle whenever the vehicle was started. The doors would suddenly lock or fail to lock as the contact continued to drive. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was spongy and depressed nearer to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster, front brake pads, and brake master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The brake booster, front brake pads, brake master cylinder, and approximately six other parts had been replaced. The brake pedal had become loose, causing the brake pedal to depress lower than before. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake shoes had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The brake pedal had gradually become more loose almost going to the floor. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond. The brake failure and general warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes eventually responded. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the independent mechanic refused to repair the vehicle. The independent mechanic informed the contact the failure should be covered under recall. The independent mechanic stated that he would be liable if the brakes failed again, and the contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake booster failure. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle intersected his lane. The contact depressed the brake pedal but it failed to respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. Additionally, the contact stated that he was informed at State Inspection that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure reoccurred. The low-fluid brake and the brake warning lights were illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that she applied pressure to the brake pedal that extended to the floorboard to glide the vehicle to a stop. The contact stated that she heard air coming from the brake pedal while depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon an independent mechanic inspecting the vehicle, he determined that the brake booster had failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not included in a recall, and an extended warranty had expired. Additionally, the contact stated that front passenger's side door failed to latch securely closed, and the door ajar warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot from a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times and the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred while driving to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where diagnostic trouble code U041-68 was retrieved, and the dealer diagnosed that the HCU and ABS modules had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the process of shipping the part to the dealer would be expedited. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact immediately pulled to the side of the road, and she was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into park(P). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to save the receipt for a potential reimbursement. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 13N02, which she related to the failure. …
Brake complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2013 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 633 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford Edge, 26% of the model year's 2,447 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › master cylinder (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Edge brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2013 Ford Edge, though it has 2 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 2013 Ford Edge brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 15 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.