Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to detect other nearby vehicles as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where the rear rotors and brake pads were replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local Pep Boys, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a check engine, transmission, ABS, Cruise Control Module, and seat module failure. The local Pep Boys diagnosed the vehicle with an ABS module failure that impacted the performance of several other safety features. …
I purchased my 2014 Ford Edge in December 2023. March 2023, I started having issues with the driver side door lock sensor malfunction as shown in the last photo. The door would not automatically lock when I started driving, sensing that the driver's side door was still open. It was not. I kept pushing the lock button to lock it, but it kept unlocking even while driving. Eventually it would lock. The cost to fix that was around $600 which I could not afford, and my limited warranty expired. July/August 2025 my ABS and traction control sensor lights were lit on my dash. I took the car for service and my very reputable mechanic diagnosed with no codes showing up a few times. Performed a reset twice and the lights came back on after only driving a couple of miles. He contacted Ford who advised he couldn't sell the part because there was a "national hold" on the part. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a right turn, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The contact steered the vehicle off the roadway and used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact shifted into park (P) and turned off and restarted the vehicle several times to regain braking functionality. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the vehicle lost braking functionality after driving over a bump or a dip in the road surface. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder and brake lines needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal was abnormally firm. The contact then heard a hissing sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact's mother owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal became spongy and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that his mother had to apply added pressure to the brake pedal and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle stopped slowly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front brake lines were bled; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 246,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was either stiff or soft upon depression. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that there was a service bulletin on the vehicle; the mechanic referred him to a dealer. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealer, he was informed that his vehicle was not covered under the service bulletin. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, and the stopping distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the brake master cylinder and brake booster; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster and electronic brake booster were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the brake pedal was depressed however, the pedal was hard to depress to the floorboard. Additionally, while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal squealing sound detected. While driving up hill with the cruise control engaged, the brake pedal was hard to depress and the cruise control failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated, and the wrench was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed a brake booster and vacuum leak. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,495.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics who diagnosed that the ABS and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Brake complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2014 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 66 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Ford Edge, 17% of the model year's 383 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Edge brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2014 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 2014 Ford Edge brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 61,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.