2021 Ford Edge FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Ford Edge FWD

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City
21
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
369 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2021 Ford Edge SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
93
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems93 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 93 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge FWD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
28
Electrical System
13
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
11
Engine
10
Visibility / Wipers
7
Speed Control
5
Brakes
5
Fuel System
3

2021 Ford Edge FWD problems by category: Power Train: 28 complaints, Electrical System: 13 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 11 complaints, Engine: 10 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/16/2026ODI#11738350
My 2021 Ford Edge has experienced ongoing transmission issues for an extended period including delayed engagement into Reverse, flashing gear indicator lights before Reverse engagement, harsh/jumpy sh…
Electrical SystemFiled: 07/08/2025ODI#11671875
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contac…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/07/2022ODI#11483247
IN feb 2022 my dash produced a pre-collision assist not avaible and also a adaptive cruise not available sensor blocked see manual. when i tried to tap the button for cruise control it would show set…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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