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2021 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Edge.

The 2021 Ford Edge arrives with a service baseline of 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, a routine specification that quickly becomes more interesting once the owner-reported data enters the picture. With 97 total complaints and seven recalls logged for the model year—and the powertrain consistently standing out as the dominant trouble area—the figures invite a longer look at where this vehicle sits within its nameplate's two-decade arc. Read against the 2004–2024 complaint history, where the line ranges from a near-silent 3 reports at launch in 2004 to a peak of 2,434 in 2013, the 2021 total lands in the calmer post-peak portion of the curve, a placement consistent with a maturing model that has largely worked through its earlier issues even as powertrain concerns continue to anchor the complaint picture.

Model year202420232021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 48 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery. 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/60R18 105VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4134 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Edge of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2021 ST-Line
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021ST-Line 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec250 hpFWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec335 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec250 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec250 hpFWD
2017Titanium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
2016Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.70 sec315 hpAWD
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.20 sec315 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Motorcraft Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8F35 & 8F40
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8F35 & 8F40
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear OilMotorcraft Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.8 pt
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Concentrated

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.08 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.16 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.14 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.08 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11.08 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsNew bolts must be used.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)Remove by hand ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug10.33 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.08 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque8.83 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.2 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberOnly use AGM VRLA Battery. 48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)Low Pressure Side: 51.0-87.0
Engine Oil Pressure27.6-37.7 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1,500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.835.16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°14.75 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°24 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs, Step 4: 270°166 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.08 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.16 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen two complete rotations., Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°14.75 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°3.66 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°30 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 35.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 35.018 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.58 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.142.58 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Ford Edge shows a sharp drop in complaints, falling to just 97 after a peak of 2,434 in 2013 and a gradual decline through 2020 (291 complaints). Recalls, however, remain steady at seven, matching the 20172019 range, while investigations stay low (one) and technical service bulletins (TSBs) sit at 141, a modest reduction from the 199‑208 seen in the late‑2010s. The top complaint categories in 2021 are concentrated in Power‑Train (23) and Back‑Over Prevention (16), with very few crash (3) or fire (1) reports, indicating that the remaining issues are relatively limited in scope. Compared with earlier years, 2021 sits near the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, suggesting improved overall reliability despite a consistent recall count. Takeaway: 2021 is a comparatively low‑risk year to buy, provided you review the specific Power‑Train and Back‑Over items noted in the complaint data.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
141
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
97
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 97 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train23
Back Over Prevention16
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System6
Visibility4
Suspension2
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V011000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 15/01/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles…

21V377000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 24/05/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 141 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 Edge2026-06-08Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory…
TSB 26-21942026-04-26Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…
TSB 26-21712026-04-17EngineThis article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to…
SYNC-26.2.0.16.2 Edge2026-04-16Electrical System26S09 Recall Remedy -Update to enable rearview camera image to display when in reverse…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Edge take?

5.5 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.