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2014 Ford Edge problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
30%
107 of 381 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Ford Edge. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 30% of relevant complaints.

Better than 70% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026

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Does the 2014 Ford Edge have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 107 of 381 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Edge concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). For comparison, the 2013 scores 17% and the 2015 scores 44%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
107
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
381
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
3
14 crashes · 11 injuries

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER81 · 21%
SERVICE BRAKES66 · 17%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 15%
POWER TRAIN56 · 15%
ENGINE45 · 12%
BACK OVER PREVENTION37 · 10%

The years either side

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

How the 2014 compares with other Ford Edge years

Of the 13 Ford Edge years with enough complaints to score, the 2014 is the 4th-best on engine and transmission share (30%). The worst is the 2019 (82%), the best the 2012 (12%). By volume, the 2014 drew 381 complaints (107 drivetrain), against 2,444 for the 2013 and 727 for the 2015.

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In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2014 Ford Edge

  • The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2014 Ford Edge said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
  • Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
  • What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
  • Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.

What one owner reported

STEERING,POWER TRAIN08/15/2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal depressed, and the vehicle to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount…

One of 107 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

2014 Ford Edge powertrain recalls

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Ford Edge involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

power train: axle assembly: axle shaft20V692000 · Nov 2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second…

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump15V005000 · Jan 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles…

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

power train: axle assembly: axle shaft14V393000 · Jul 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip…

Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2014 Ford Edge

Does the 2014 Ford Edge have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 107 of 381 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Edge concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Ford Edge?

Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2014 Ford Edge is service brakes: 66 of 381 complaints (17%) name it, followed by electrical system (56) and power train (56). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 30% of the relevant total.

Is the 2014 Ford Edge reliable?

On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 30% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 70% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 13 Ford Edge years we score, it ranks 4th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Ford Edge?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Ford Edge involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total: 20V692000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft), 15V005000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 14V393000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Ford Edge years are better?

Among the Ford Edge years we track, the 2012 (12%), the 2013 (17%) and the 2011 (21%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (30%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-edge

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