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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2FMDK4KC1DB••••••2013 Ford EDGE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EDGE build (21 vs 13).
21on this build
2223on the model
171builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 8Service Brakes 4Engine 3Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJun 2017
Brake booster failure similar to same model year vehicles which have an extended warranty for this problem. This vehicles VIN is not covered by the extended warranty even though it has the identical problem
Electrical SystemDec 2025
On Dec 11, 2025, the driver’s heated seat in my 2013 Ford Edge overheated within minutes of activation, causing first- and second-degree burns to the occupant. The vehicle was inspected on March 18, 2026 and escalated for management review, but the manufacturer failed to provide…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2023
On my way to work early morning dark outside the water pump which is timing chain driving failed fluid poured out causing smoke and hard to see out the windshield causing me to have to pull to the side of the road not able to safely see, dark road no traffic 30 miles away from…
EngineJan 2020
While the vehicle is in motion at highway speeds, the transmission fails to shift into 5th or 6th gear causing excessive rpms, noise, and shaking to the frame at speeds above 50 mph. This could be potentially hazardous and cause severe transmission damage over a short period of…
StructureFeb 2017
Complaint--not sure drivers door is securlely latched while driving. Driver door warning light will not go out when door is closed. Other times warning light will come on while vehicle is being driven. Another warning light saying "shift to park" comes on while door ajar light…
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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 2FMDK4KC1DBB60530 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.