Driver door says Ajar even when shut, inside lights stay on. Fuel indicator says Ajar stays on. Backup camera shows upside down
2013 Ford Edge electrical problems
moderate 832 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
832
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
1fire
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 832 electrical complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
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 18 model years of Ford Edge we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 832.
Electrical accounts for 34% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Door sensor reflects door open 3rd or 4th time this has happened. Doors will not lock and dome light remains on.
Both front left and rear left door sensors show that the doors are open although its fully closed. Therefore the cabin lights stay on and the doors cannot be locked. My 2.5 year old daughter opened the door while I was driving although the doors were supposed to locked. *tr
Door ajar warning light will not go off when drivers door is completely shut. This causes dome lights to stay on until car is moving causing a visibility problem. Doors will not lock even when locked manually doors will unlock by itself while car is in motion causing a child in back seat to open a door while the car is moving and possibly falling from car.
Driver side door says it's not closed and lights stays on in dash saying door is ajar, bell rings and interior lights won't go off, after several times of slamming the light goes out. It's something to do with the lock sensor, but Ford has not recalled it. I tried spraying wd- 40 in lock area really didn't help it . Was told it would cost 300.00-500.00 to repair. Come on Ford?????? *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 832 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 672 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 37,000 and 59,378 miles, with the median around 45,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 37,000; a quarter make it past 59,378. 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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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