2021 Ford Edge Safety Rating — 5 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2021 Ford Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific Edge’s crash and title history below.
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2021 Ford Edge— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 5★
- Frontal crash
- 5★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 15.5%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 7
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2021 Ford Edge safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2021 Ford Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2021 Ford Edge?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD.
- Does the 2021 Ford Edge have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 7 recall campaigns, 107 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2021 Ford Edge crash-test ratings
Front- and all-wheel-drive Edges rate exactly alike: the highest result in every crash test for both front seats, with rollover the only score beneath it.
NHTSA rates the 2021 Ford Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
Forward collision warning was an option on this model year while lane departure warning was standard, so a used example may not have the collision alert at all. Confirm it rather than assume it.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2021 Ford Edge actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
The rating is for the EdgeNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Every rated version of the 2021 Ford Edge
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
| 2021 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15.5% |
Inspecting a used 2021 Edge
The ratings describe the Edge as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Find out whether this particular car has forward collision warning. Look for the collision warning setting in the driver-assist menu, or check a build sheet decoded from the VIN, since the feature was optional.
Lane departure warning was standard and reads the road through a camera at the top of the windshield. If the glass has been replaced, look for a brand mark that differs from the factory glass and ask for the invoice showing the camera was recalibrated afterwards.
Rollover is the only rating below the top. Pull back the door seals along the top of each door opening and look for sanding marks or filler on the roof rails, and check the headliner edges for sag or refitted trim clips.
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2021 Ford Edge Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2021 Ford Edge safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2021 Ford Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2021 Ford Edge?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2021 Ford Edge SUV FWD.
Does the 2021 Ford Edge have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 7 recall campaigns, 107 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2021 Ford Edge's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Edge is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Edge that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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