Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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 while starting the vehicle, the vehicle delayed starting. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that she would stop the vehicle and would shift to park(P). The contact would then shift to drive(D)and would depress the accelerator pedal again. However, the vehicle would respond with delay. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high velocity fuel pump needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the engine and a wrench warning lights were illuminated. The failure had become more persistent and occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle became idle, lost power steering functionality, and lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and regained proper functionality. The failure was intermittent but became more persistent and occurred whether the vehicle had been refueled. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who had replaced the Oxygen sensor twice, the purge valve once, and the EVAP twice; however, the failure persisted. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light would suddenly illuminate along with an audible chime, the vehicle would no longer accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle's speed would reduce. After stopping the vehicle the engine would remain on but the vehicle would no longer drive forward or in reverse. After turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, the failure would self-correct and the vehicle would operate as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions and had also occurred while driving on a busy freeway. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her husband was starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact turned off the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been driven the day prior without any issues. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the engine was blown. The contact was informed that the internal water pump had failed, and there was water inside the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with internal water pump failure. The mechanic determined that the water pump and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle overheated. The contact veered to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact then continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and on the spark plugs. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the HVAC system would malfunction and change the temperature which caused the windows to fog. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving, the vehicle shut completely off. As a result, the contact would need to pull over to restart the vehicle and then reset the temperature. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,296.
It started with something with the battery saver no dash lights respond to the key turning on of had keys programmed I'll change the ECU I change the main harness the dash harness the engine harness all from Ford ignition switch steering column module BCM I don't know I don't understand I need to get this issue fixed it's almost been seven months no vehicle I'm still paying a $450 note on it and I can't get back to work without a vehicle Something got to shake I got no money bring it to no dealer. I've changed to batteries since the incidence just because to try it nothings worked if anybody knows any info don't hesitate to contact me
My car is in need of a new water pump. This is a known repair needed in Ford V6 3.5 & 3.7-liter engines 2012-19 Explorer, Taurus, Edge & more. The water pump is placed in the engine so that a simple 1 hr. repair takes 10-12 hrs of labor costing customers thousands of dollars. There is no reason for this to not be on the recall list!!!!! This is confirmed by Ford dealers. There is no warning that comes up until the part has already failed, also causing other parts of the engine to be repaired.
Engine complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2014 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2014 Ford Edge, 14% of the model year's 383 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Edge engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles, and 18% 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.