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2023 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Edge.

The 2023 Ford Edge requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil, and its first-year reliability profile shows 18 owner complaints with the electrical system ranking as the top concern alongside four recalls. In the broader context of the Edge's 2004–2024 model history, that complaint count sits far below the 2013 peak of 2,434 reports and well above the 2004 low of just three, positioning the 2023 model as a relatively quiet entry in a lineage that has seen dramatic swings in owner-reported issues. The modest total, coupled with a focused recall set, suggests the current generation is trending toward the more stable end of the nameplate's long-term reliability spectrum.

Model year2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque162.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 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 length	189 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	4134 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.

5.6–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 Sport EcoBoost V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	ST-Line 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.60 sec	15.20 sec	250 hp	FWD
2019	ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	335 hp	AWD
2019	ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	6.10 sec	14.70 sec	335 hp	AWD
2019	Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	250 hp	AWD
2019	Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	250 hp	FWD
2017	Titanium 3.5L V6	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	280 hp	AWD
2016	Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	315 hp	AWD
2015	Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6	5.60 sec	14.20 sec	315 hp	AWD

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 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 162.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.5 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	13.2 qt
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.8 pt
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.7 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	162.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	98.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	148.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Type	SP-594
Spark Plug Gap	0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque	9.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.30 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	YN-35
Oil Capacity	3.20 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	18.0
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.201; Rear: 17

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4

2.6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

24.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°

24 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft.lbs., Step 2: Loosen 2 turns. Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°

15 ft.lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

5.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°

5 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83.0

37 ft. lbs

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°

2.6 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

7.4 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.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & 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 Ford Edge has seen a significant downward trend in consumer complaints over its history, dropping from a peak of 2,434 in 2013 to just 18 for the 2023 model year. Compared to 123 complaints in 2022 and 41 in 2024, the 2023 model represents one of the lowest volumes of reported issues in the vehicle's federal record. While the 2023 model year had 4 recalls and 62 TSBs, these figures are consistent with the general stability seen in recent years. Complaints for 2023 were most frequent in the electrical system and power train, though the data does not specify the root causes. With only one reported crash and zero fire complaints, the 2023 model year is a strong choice for a used buyer.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 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

’04 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System4

Power Train2

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Exterior Lighting1

Structure1

Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Engine1

Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V198000Child Seat:Vehicle Tether AnchorReported 24/03/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's… Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

23V596000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 25/08/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 62 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 26-2297	2026-06-24	Electrical System	Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 Edge	2026-06-08	Electrical System	Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory…
TSB 26-2270	2026-06-03	Power Train	This bulletin supersedes 26-2140. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-2194	2026-04-26	Power Train	This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…
TSB 26-2140	2026-04-21	Power Train	Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the…

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Edge take?

5.5 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.