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2013 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems

779
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 779 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • door ajar · 98 records
  • ajar light · 25 records
  • door closed · 24 records
  • interior lights · 23 records
  • lights stay · 20 records
  • side door · 19 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi430
60–100k mi123
1–30k mi98
100–150k mi16
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 7, 2018

    Electrical System

    Driver side door adjar warning light will not go out.

    ODI 11083778

  • March 2, 2018 · 65,320 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    While driving the vehicle stalls numerous times without warning and you lose all control.

    ODI 11081273

  • March 1, 2018 · 98,000 miles

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    While it starts intermittently, the 'door ajar' light is coming on ' and staying on even when the door is certainly closed. Over time there is no amount of door slamming that can get that warning light to shut off. It's most likely an electrical issue related to the switch inside the latch mechanism. While the door will mechanically latch, issues with the switch make the door appear to be open to the car's…

    ODI 11101419

  • March 1, 2018 · 65,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Door latch closed sensor not working. Well documented issue amongst thousands of ford owners. Door either will not register as closed, or will appear to have come open while driving, causing interior lights to come on at night, doors not to lock properly, battery to drain over night, etc. This issue was a recall for ford several years back on different models but they are not being recalled anymore and this needs to…

    ODI 11096711

  • March 1, 2018

    Electrical System

    The "door ajar" light and chime won't turn off, even though the door is definitely closed. The fob won't open the door. The overhead courtesy lights stay on when the ignition is off because the electronics indicate the door is open. This drains the battery. This problem first occurred around 2015, while the car was in its bumper to bumper phase. They fixed it lickity split. Now, in its extended ford warranty, you…

    ODI 11089111

  • February 21, 2018 · 72,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Driver side door ajar alarm remains on after door is closed. Constant alarms when stopping to place vehicle in park. Doors will not lock and lighting remains on in car.

    ODI 11079515

  • February 9, 2018 · 53,244 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    Driver side door gives warning of door ajar when door is cocompletely shut, causing the safety of my 5 year old and i to be compromised by the vehicles inability to lock the doors while in motion as well as leaving the interior lights on which impairs evening visability. Lastly it continues to provide a warning alarm which impairs drivers concentration and ability to maintain focus and safety on the road and on…

    ODI 11073339

  • February 1, 2018 · 48,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Driver door sensor stays light saying door is ajar.

    ODI 11309567

  • February 1, 2018

    Electrical System

    Right driver door ajar stays lite even with door shut. This causes inside light to stay on till car is driven approximately 50ft. This light staying on causes visibility to be poor especially at night is a safety issue.this has been happening since i bought car new and has just continued to get worse.

    ODI 11066833

  • January 12, 2018 · 56,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The door ajar warning stays on with the door closed. This is a common problem with the door sensor on this make and model.

    ODI 11063960

  • January 2, 2018 · 68,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving various speeds, the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the rear passenger door independently unlocked. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

    ODI 11067192

  • January 1, 2018 · 26,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Drivers door latch assembly sensor defective ,tells driver the door is open and you have to check it constantly ,some times it goes away and some times it does not

    ODI 11114666

  • January 1, 2018 · 58,500 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Door ajar light stays on dome light stays on keeps flashing two warnings, cant clear them

    ODI 11064518

  • December 24, 2017

    Electrical System

    Electical fault on sensors of the vehicle doors module ..very unsafe,very dangerous. The vehicle was in motion when the doors sensors of the car lit up warning signs and unlock all doors ,childern where in the back of the car with their seat belts on them . It all happen suddenly very scary, all doors automatic unlock and it was a moment that scare us all in the car ,please help us .

    ODI 11066826

  • December 21, 2017 · 84,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Car mileage 84,000. 90% city driving 10% mountain 1. Vehicle was parked in driveway and preparing to leave for work. Opened rear driver side passenger door, put items inside and closed door. Entered drivers side, turned key on to start car. Received red warning on dash that let passenger door was ajar. Opened and shut door again same warning. Tried this 7 times. Interior lights would not dim with door ajar warning,…

    ODI 11056175

  • December 20, 2017 · 60,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Door ajar issue. Results in doom light not turning off. Vehicle is stationary. Issue happened about two years ago, at time of purchase. It was corrected, and now it is again an issue. 12\20/17

    ODI 11055745

  • December 15, 2017 · 103,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The "door ajar" message continues to come on and stay on; even though the door has been closed correctly. This is the drivers side door. This occurs constantly. It continues to make ringing sounds which are disruptive while driving. It occurs when parked, or driving.

    ODI 11055023

  • December 11, 2017

    Electrical System

    My 2013 ford edge with 48,000 miles has a very annoying driver door ajar error message. This message will not go away when it's very obvious my driver's side door is closed. My interior light stays on at night time for unspecified amounts of time making it very difficult to drive. This issue also is draining my battery as the interior lights stay on after closing and arming the alarm. Ford is charging 125 dolalrs…

    ODI 11054463

  • November 1, 2017

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    I have been having numerous problems with the passenger side door latch always reading that the door is ajar. There is no amount of force shutting the door that makes it go away. I am aware of the problems that have been going on with several models of ford vehicles. I consider this a hazard for several reasons. The door locks will not automatically engage.for the entire vehicle because of this, potentially causing…

    ODI 11064441

  • November 1, 2017 · 63,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    Rear left door ajar light stays on keeping the courtesy lights to stay on after the car is off causing the battery to drain.

    ODI 11060936

  • November 1, 2017 · 81,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The drives door ajar light stays on. You do not know if your door is closed or not. Everyone with this problem will eventually ignore this light even when there door may be open. It is obvius the safety problems this could cause.

    ODI 11047476

  • October 22, 2017 · 39,800 miles

    Electrical System

    Driver door ajar remains on with door closed. Cannot lock doors and lights drain battery.

    ODI 11042280

  • October 19, 2017 · 60,431 miles

    Electrical System

    Door ajar warning. The car does not recognize when you shut the door. When you start the car the interior lights stay on and the warning light for door ajar stays illuminated. Also, the error code shift to park dings everytime you take off from a stop. The doors do not lock while the car is running and in motion. If you attempt to lock the doors manually they immediately unlock. When the car is turned off and locked…

    ODI 11046302

  • October 17, 2017 · 50,000 miles

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    'driver door ajar' notification is present while in motion in spite of door being closed/latched. Doors won't lock while in the car (whether in motion or stationary) & alarm cannot be set because of this. Several times, the notification wasn't present only to pop up while driving & doors unlocked & wouldn't lock again. Sometimes notification goes away but it's been increasing in frequency the last month & a half.…

    ODI 11034150

  • October 15, 2017 · 35,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Driver's side rear door is indicated as always open/ajar. The on-dash warning shows up when the vehicle is started. When vehicle is driven in reverse, the interior lights stay on. When the vehicle is driven forward, the lights fade out but the doors to not lock automatically. This is a safety concern. When the vehicle is sitting in my garage, the convenience lights will randomly turn on. This started happening close…

    ODI 11033413