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CarComplaints.com Notes: A frustrating electrical issue is causing an ever-present “door ajar” warning light for 2011-2013 Ford Edge owners. Even with the doors latched shut, faulty sensors convince the vehicle’s computer they aren’t. With no way to override the system, owners have no choice but to stare at the warning light, listen to the warning chimes when the car is stopped, and deal with interior lights that won’t shut off.

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,258 miles

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2011 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 1 of 13)

problem #241

Aug 062023

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The back up camera stopped working approximately 1 month ago. I had returned home from work, parked in the garage, everything was normal. Next day as I started backing out of the garage there is no camera screen, just a message stating, Rearview camera is unavailable. Please contact your dealership. Because of a neck injury, I rely on my back up camera to drive safely. I had no warning, the camera just quit working.

- Fairmont, NE, USA

problem #240

Jan 192023

Edge

  • miles
I own a 2011 Ford Edge. Recently, I-??ve been having problems when I get in the vehicle and, also when the passenger behind me gets in and we then shut our doors-??. a warning light comes up on the dashboard stating that the passenger-??s side door is ajar. After many attempts of slamming the door, the light goes off. My fear is that if I have a passenger, there could be an issue of the door opening, if I can not get the door shut correctly or my battery would drain and I could have a dead battery. I have looked into recalls, but none have been stated. The interesting fact, is that my sister has the same 2011 Edge and the same thing happened to her. She said the dealership fixed hers at no cost and said it was a recall. My vehicle has 102,000 miles on it. Also, my rear view camera does not always work. Safety issue if relying on that. Also, no recalls have been issued.

- South St Paul, MN, USA

problem #239

Jun 212023

Edge

  • miles
I need the registration and license plates to my vehicle. My car was not in a accident.

- Porterville, CA, USA

problem #238

Mar 242023

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Eternal water pump failure. Water pump came loose while Driving dumped coolant into engine causing engine to have catastrophic failure. Need a full engine replacement. Took vehicle to 2 mechanics for diagnosis. Both states vehicle has coolant in engine. Engine needs replaced I'm uploading an estimate from a certified FORD dealership after I told them the issue over the phone.

- North Platte, NE, USA

problem #237

Dec 012018

Edge

  • miles
Rearview camera screen is blank or scrambled 98% of the time. The backup sensor has also stopped working. This does not allow me to utilize the safety features for parking or reversing. This issue has been found in newer models of my vehicle and those are currently being recalled. There is no warning for the rearview camera screen, but sometimes it does say that the camera is not available. This issue has been ongoing for years.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #236

Apr 072023

Edge

  • miles
My car will turn on the lights in the middle of the night, without anybody in it. Battery is continuously dead, even after replacing with a new battery. The alternator and starter have been checked and are good. The passenger door ajar is always on. When I lock the car with my key fob it honks twice and the lights inside the car remain on. The car will die while driving it, when I am at a stop light. The engine light will come on and the only warning that appears is passenger door ajar. Other Ford vehicles have a recall for these horrible issues and my vehicle should be as well. This is a major issue caused by Ford. Period. There is no specific date for this issue, it happens every single day since I have owned this 2011 Ford Edge SE FWD

- Everett , WA, USA

problem #235

Feb 162023

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light came on but 0 warning detected on the menu. water pump failure on my vehicle. In shop now the repair is costly due to the water pump placement. Could have other major issues in repair shop now. 0 warning on menu inside car ?

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #234

Nov 062018

Edge

  • miles
The interior dome light stays on and door-ajar light for the driver/passenger doors. I have opened and shut the doors gently several times and the light will stay on for at least 50 mins. Sometimes, the light pops on when the car has been sitting in park.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #233

Sep 012022

Edge

  • miles
The door Ajar is not indicating door is shut therfore I am unable to lock door also dome lights remain on draining battery. I have tried cleaning out area it helps sometimes then goes back to not working. This is a safety issue for me and my kids as I cannot lock my vehicle and my vehicle will not lock making it unsafe while driving.

- Shelton, WA, USA

problem #232

Apr 042022

Edge

  • miles
I have a 2011 Ford Edge with 62,700 miles on it and the drivers door latch is not working correctly.

- Carthage, IL, USA

problem #231

Mar 282022

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle turned off completely while driving without notice. Lost all power, power steering, etc. Had to pull off to side of road. Once car was placed in park position, all lights came back on and I was able to start the vehicle again like nothing had happened. Very dangerous situation.

- Plumas Lake, CA, USA

problem #230

Oct 012021

Edge

  • miles
I own a 2011 Ford Edge that has a reoccurring door latch issue. This is a well known issue with certain Ford Edge years. The door latches are defective and malfunction, causing a "door ajar" dash warning light and the interior lights come on. We have had all 4 door latches replaced, but I currently have one malfunctioning again. The last one I had replaced in 2018 was not covered under warranty, and cost me $350. I spoke with Ford and they refuse to reimburse me. My daughter currently drives this car. It is unsafe when the interior lights come on at night when driving due to this issue. Ford should step up and recall these models with this problem.

- Commerce, GA, USA

problem #229

Nov 112021

Edge

  • miles
I am having issues with my edge dying on me a lot it shuts off all power and I have to pull to the side of the road. I was on the freeway last week on my way to work and it lost all power. This is a serious issue and is very dangerous specially when I have young ones. I have read where a lot of people are having the same problem. A lot of people are saying the throttle body. This needs to be recalled and fix before there is a pile up on the hwy and someone is killed.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #228

Oct 282021

Edge

  • miles
While driving down the road my brakes completely locked up on me and by the time I could safely pull over, all 4 tires were smoking (I'm assuming coming from the brakes). I had it towed to a Ford dealer were I was notified that I was the 3rd Ford Edge this week to have the brake system lock up (one of the other vehicles was just purchased by the employee that I was speaking with and his brakes locked up the day after purchasing it, while driving down the highway). In my situation the "Service AdvanceTrec/ABS/traction control" lights came on and next thing I know the brakes are locked up and the car wouldn't go. Luckily I was alone in the car (I have children) and I was not at a high rate of speed, such as the highway. The Ford dealer inspected it and said my ABS system went haywire and I now need a new ABS system/modules after I just had the brake booster and master cylinder replaced. I don't think that it is a coincidence that 3 separate people with the same kind of vehicle (2011-2013 Ford Edge) all in 1 week had their brakes lockup. If there are 3 people in one week at this particular dealer, how many others are out there going through the same issue or have already had this happen? Hopefully Ford can resolve this issue before someone gets hurt or killed in an accident.

- Wright City, MO, USA

problem #227

Oct 102021

Edge

  • miles
When driving, you loose power from the gas peddle, the wrench light appears, you must pull of the road, put the vehicle in park, turn it off, and then restart it, this can happen at any time, 20mp or 80mp, you never know when you will loose power of this vehicle. VERY DANGEROUS

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #226

Aug 172021

Edge

  • miles
Brake pedal is hard & won't stop vehicle & then goes soft. Has to be pressed to the floor to stop, also makes a high pitched squeal when pushed sometimes.

- Cedar Hills, UT, USA

problem #225

May 032021

Edge

  • miles
The -€œVista-€ sunroof on my car is stuck open. This allows rain to come into my car providing hazardous driving conditions. The Ford dealer wants $4000 to repair & $500 to close. I-€™ve asked Ford several times for a detailed breakdown of costs, they have not provided anything to date.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #224

Apr 152021

Edge

  • 162,000 miles
While driving ABS light came on, then service advance trak. Did this intermittently. Got on ramp, turning wheel right anti lock brakes kicked in for no reason. It wasn't raining, not icy, etc. Parked. When I started my card drove 15 minutes, ABS light came back on- then kicked in, for no reason.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #223

Aug 122020

Edge

  • 170,000 miles
The back glass section of my panoramic sunroof exploded as I was driving. There was no debris on the road and no other vehicles around.

- Shallowater, TX, USA

problem #222

Mar 172021

Edge

  • 80,000 miles
Car shut off on a major high way. No power. Almost got hit by another car. Needed to be towed home. Ford dealership has had my car for 2 weeks with no help!!!!!

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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