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US recalls (3)
Electrical system: software
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Structure: body
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate, lock
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED ELECTRONIC MODULE SETTINGS THAT DISABLE THE LOCKING FUNCTION OF THE LIFTGATE. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE LIFTGATE LOCK MAY BE DISABLED AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK THE LIFTGATE USING INTERIOR LOCK SWITCHES OR REMOTE KEY FOB BUTTONS.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2010-12-23 · campaign 2010-463
On certain vehicles, the Body Control Module (BCM) may develop an internal short. If an electrical short occurs, an overheating condition may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Body Control Module.
Other
2010-10-25 · campaign 2010-366 · 21 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have control module settings that disable the locking function for the liftgate. Technical Standards Document No. 206 S4.3 requires that that each door, including liftgates, be equipped with a locking device. Correction: Dealers will update the control modules.
Owner complaints (1,803)
Owners filed 1,803 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Edge (23 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 731).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 687 | |
| Structure | 274 | |
| Service brakes | 261 | |
| Unknown or other | 254 | |
| Exterior lighting | 187 | |
| Engine | 179 | |
| Power train | 172 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Ford Edge.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2011 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Ford Edge version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Edge AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Edge AWD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Edge AWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Edge FWD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Edge FWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Edge FWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
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