When I hit the brake hard or brake over a bumpy road the brake pedal goes to the floor and squeaking noise can be heard. I took the car to the Ford dealership for testing and repair and they said the problem is so common that the part is not available and on back order. While the car eventually stops, it is a hazard because if it fails you have to avoid rear ending a car in front of you that is…
2013 Ford Edge brakes problems
moderate 576 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
576
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
7crashes
11injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 576 brakes complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 15 model years of Ford Edge we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 576.
Owners have filed 576 brakes complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
When driving at normal speed (30MPH) break pedal is very soft and goes to floor before stopping the car. Same problem occurred in August 2021. Hampton Ford dealer replaced the booster system which solved the problem temporarily. Problem returned on 12/27/21. Very dangerous. The ABS light has not come on. Dealer has no appointments until 1/18/22.
Ford edge 2013 every couple of months you will find the brake reach to the floor suddenly. I visited the agency some times they saying master cilinder and some times hydraulic control unit and both are very expensive because most of this cars model always change it. You have to put in your mind every time you will use the brakes that you will not fid the brakes pedal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford edge. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floor, extending the braking distance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer Ford square of mt.…
Brake booster/diaphragm issue, known issue in other edge models. Hissing noise when applying the brakes, spongy brake feel turning to excessive foot pressure needed to stop the car and, after stopping, brake pedal can be pushed to the floor. This issue first occurred during city driving and progressively got worse.
At approximately 46,000 miles, my 2013 Ford edge's brakes failed. I was on the interstate behind a semi truck when they hit the brakes. Brakes were locked, hard to press and the vehicle did not slow down. Thankfully there was no one on the following lane and I was able to avoid an accident. I decelerated and within a couple of seconds brakes became responsive again. I needed to make it home,…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2013 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 576 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 350 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 63,000 and 114,650 miles, with the median around 86,296. A quarter of owners report trouble before 63,000; a quarter make it past 114,650. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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