Print this page

CarComplaints.com Notes: A frustrating electrical issue is causing an ever-present “door ajar” warning light for 2011-2013 Ford Edge owners. Even with the doors latched shut, faulty sensors convince the vehicle’s computer they aren’t. With no way to override the system, owners have no choice but to stare at the warning light, listen to the warning chimes when the car is stopped, and deal with interior lights that won’t shut off.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,418 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2011 Ford Edge electrical problems

electrical problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2011 Ford Edge:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2011 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 15 of 34)

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #388

May 122015

Edge

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door ajar sensor malfunction. Sensor will not shut off when door is actually closed. This causes the interior lights to remain on while operating vehicle. Also causes a strain on battery when exiting vehicle because lights stay on for a while. This is occurring in the front passenger door.

- Newton, TX, USA

problem #387

May 072016

Edge

  • 74,500 miles
Car has stalled two times, one time was while driving and turning into oncoming traffic. The car was going full speed 55mph, had no issues leading up to it, I slowed down to run and it completely shut down - no power steering, no acceleration it was dead, the engine was off but the car was still on. Obviously this was a horrible time for it to die. I was able to, barely, make the turn without power steering and pull over. I shut the car off, turned it back on and it was fine. The other time it happened was my 16 year old daughter had just started the car, put it in reverse, again the car on but nothing was happening. The issue I have here is judging by the online posts this is happening to a lot of Ford SUV's but because this isn't a recall the service people have to see it actually happening, so it never can get fixed, because it is very intermittent. I am very disappointed in Ford and not issuing a recall, putting lives in danger - I will be selling all of our Ford ( we have 3).

- Stillwater, MN, USA

problem #386

Jan 012016

Edge

  • miles
The dash indication light is illuminated at all times even with the door being closed. This is a safety concern because the other doors on the vehicle will not lock while parked and/or in motion. I have driven on the interstate with my doors unlocked and my interior light on because of this sensor. I hope that this can be recalled immediately.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #385

Apr 102016

Edge

  • 36,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in park, the door ajar warning light remained illuminated with all doors closed. In addition, the contact was unable to lock the door electronically, as the dome light remained illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

problem #384

Apr 272016

Edge

  • miles
2011 Ford Edge. Passenger door started saying door ajar error. Have tried all the quick fixes none of them have worked. Have slammed and reopened and reclosed. Have tried putting the key in and turning it off and on. Doesn't work. Have ttied spraying the latch with brake cleaner and WD40. It's making my inside light stay on. I have no clue what to do if it won't go off. It's going to kill my battery. It's to the point where I'm afraid to let anyone in on the front passenger side. Bc once it says that it takes forever to get the ligot to go out. Sucks so bad. So aggravating when I can't get the inside lights to go out or the car to lock. This sucks!!! also my digital screen is constantly locking up going black and won't hold my bluetooth connection. I hate this car.. I have been. At this point driving our 2000 Nissan frontier. I paid extra for the warranty but the deductible is 500. Don't have it right now.

- Slocomb, AL, USA

problem #383

Apr 102016

Edge

  • 58,000 miles
Have a "driver door ajar" warning light on 90% of the time when the door is fully closed. Interior lights remain on and do not go off unless engine is started. This is apparently a very common problem with Ford Edge vehicles, yet Ford does not seem to want to recall. Why? this is not a cheap or easy fix for the consumer.

- Martinez, CA, USA

problem #382

May 082016

Edge

  • 60,356 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door ajar warning. There's a common issue with many Ford where there's an issue in the door latch assembly that triggers the door ajar warning light and leaves the dome lights on. This is a safety issue if one is trying to reclose the (already closed) door while the car is moving and the dome light remaining on affects night vision. This happens after car is started and remains all the time the car is turns on - in motion or not

- Red Bluff, CA, USA

problem #381

Mar 142016

Edge

  • 85,000 miles
Driver's side door latch sensor indicates door ajar continually when it is not ajar. This results in interior lights remaining on for a while when driving the vehicle unless message is acknowledged on drivers panel. Doors remain unlocked. Lights remain on when exiting and leaving the vehicle. This problem first occurred under warranty in 2012 and door latch was replaced. Now it has occurred again and will need to be addressed. It is a significant nuisance and potential safety issue, especially at night. The number of identical complaints in this database clearly indicates to me that a systemic problem exists and should be addressed by the manufacturer.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #380

Apr 012014

Edge

  • 33,000 miles
My driver door keeps ajar when I fully closed it. I have slam many times.the alarm system goes off later very often.

- Queens, NY, USA

problem #379

Apr 152016

Edge

  • 81,000 miles
Driver side door ajar indicator light comes on when the door is securely closed causing doors to remain unlocked while driving. I had the door latch assembly replace back in July 2013 at a cost of $309. The same issue has reoccurred nearly 3 yrs. Later. I contacted the dealer who stated sensor could need cleaning for a cost of $180 or latch replacement might be required again at over $300. I strongly believe this is a well documented safety issue that Ford needs to address.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #378

Apr 222016

Edge

  • 48,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver door ajar sensor stays on even though door is securely closed which causes interior lights to stay on and making it hard to see to back up at night. Door will not lock when this sensor stays on which is especially unsafe for transporting children or securing yourself in your car in less than favorable conditions. Battery can run down with lights staying on leaving you stranded.

- Huntley, WY, USA

problem #377

Apr 022016

Edge

  • 112,569 miles
Door ajar light comes on despite door being securely closed which prevents door from auto locking at speeds over 15 miles an hour or being able to be locked using control panel outside. Poses hazard as it can register ajar while driving and unlock the door at random.

- Cooper, TX, USA

problem #376

Apr 222016

Edge

  • miles
Faulty driver side door latch assembly. Ford knows of issue in tsb's. doors won't lock at highway speeds due to door ajar being sensed.

- Sobieski, WI, USA

problem #375

Jan 012016

Edge

  • miles
Door ajar warning stays on while door is shut. The doors are unable to lock when vehicle is in motion and dome lights remain lit at night making it difficult to drive.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #374

Mar 222016

Edge

  • 82,000 miles
When stationary and 1st started it will state that the driver door is ajar when it is clearly closed. This has caused my doors not to lock and this is a safety concern. This has happened multiple times in the last month.

- Gladbrook, IA, USA

problem #373

Apr 182016

Edge

  • 0 miles
Driver door open keeps showing up even when then door is shut. This results in inside lights not shutting off and others annoying things as well. I am having to reshot the door several times while trying to drive the vehicle. This is not safe. Why has there not been a recall on this issue?

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #372

Oct 102015

Edge

  • 55,000 miles
Interior lighting stays on when in park or driving because of door switch malfunction saying door is ajar when it is in fact closed creates driving hazard when lights will not turn off and glaring off windshield making driving at night dangers please make a recall and fix this issue.

- Evergreen Park, IL, USA

problem #371

Apr 052016

Edge

  • 60,000 miles
Drivers side door sensor is saying the drivers side door is open and eventhough the door is closed. This leaves the interior lights on and drains the battery. This originally happened when the vehicle was under warranty, the dealership "cleaned" the latch and it quit, then it started acting up again after the warranty ran out and now they want to replace it and have me pay for it.

- Piedmont, AL, USA

problem #370

Nov 092015

Edge

  • 55,000 miles
Driver side door ajar sensor malfunctioning. Electrical/sensor fault causing doors to not lock. Results in lights staying on and depletes the battery.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #369

Jan 012016

Edge

  • 140,000 miles
Door ajar warning. This is dangerous in a number of ways. The interior light stays on when driving off. When dark out, it's hard to see, especially backing up. Also the doors do not lock since it thinks a door is still open.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?