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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FMDK3GC2BBB13281 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 25

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2FMDK3GC2BB•••••• 2011 Ford EDGE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford EDGE build (25 vs 14).

25on this build
1550on the model
109builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 16 Engine 4 Structure 4 Exterior Lighting 3

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Electrical System Jul 2024
I'm not sure if it's electrical or the transmission. My car is not going on parking gear. The car don't start abs the shifter is not moving. My car shifter was on parking gear, but on the dash it's not showing it's on parking. My safety concern is that the car rolls (moves) even…
Service Brakes May 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was lost motive power. The contact stated that while approaching a freeway exit and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was very firm, and the vehicle failed to stop as…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2021
I I cannot remove the head rests on the rear seats. This has been a problem since I bought the vehicle in 2014, I believe. If I put the rear seats down, it's okay, but with them up, it blocks approx. 30% of view, out the back window. To me, that's a safety issue. I had taken it…
Power Train Dec 2019
I was driving my ford edge on route 303 in phoenix at about 60 miles per hour when the car suddenly started shaking and losing power. It allowed me to drive a very short distance until I was able to stop the car, in a turn lane with a tractor trailer on my tail ...very…
Structure Nov 2019
My 2011 ford edge has a problem with the door latch: the passenger front door and the driver rear. Everytime the door is shut it says door ajar
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FMDK3GC2BBB13281 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.