2011 Ford Edge MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2011 Ford Edge is rated 19 to 21 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg.

EPA fuel economy

2011 Ford Edge · 6 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

21MPG combined

18 city 25 highway

$3,200 a year to fuel

3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg

Best version costs $4,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Oct 2, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,200 to $3,550 a year. Compared with 2010, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

One of the Edge years to avoid

The 2011 drew 146 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 62 for a typical Edge year: 2.3 times as many.

Years to avoid: 2011 to 2013, 2015, and 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Edge year ranked The 2011 Edge's recalls and problems

Every 2011 Edge version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg Best EPA listing: Edge AWD	21 mpg	18 / 25	$3,200
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg (19 city / 26 hwy) EPA listing: Edge FWD	21 mpg	19 / 26	$3,200
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg (19 city / 27 hwy) EPA listing: Edge FWD	21 mpg	19 / 27	$3,200
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 20 mpg EPA listing: Edge AWD	20 mpg	18 / 25	$3,350
3.7L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge FWD	20 mpg	18 / 25	$3,350
3.7L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD	19 mpg	17 / 23	$3,550

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg (19 city / 26 hwy)	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 21 mpg (19 city / 27 hwy)	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 20 mpg	$3,353	$279	$16,763
3.7L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,352	$279	$16,762
3.7L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Ford Edge MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 20 to 25 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2024); highest in 2019.

2011: gas 21 mpg

Show as a table

Ford Edge best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	20
2011	21
2012	24
2013	24
2014	24
2015	24
2016	24
2017	24
2018	24
2019	25
2020	24
2021	24
2022	23
2023	23
2024	23

Every Edge year's ratings in one table

How the 2011 Edge compares

2011 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2011 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	29 mpg	21 mpg	$2,850
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	28 mpg	22 mpg	$2,400
Kia Sorento Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Ford Edge This page Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$3,200
Ford Explorer Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Nissan Murano Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Honda Pilot Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Dodge Durango Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
GMC Acadia Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Buick Enclave Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	17 mpg	17 mpg	$4,850

2011 Edge recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 1,803 owner complaints for the 2011 Edge.

Owners most often describe door lock problems (312 complaints, 17%), then loss of power (149). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2011 Edge recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2011 Ford Edge's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 21 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2011 Ford Edge need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2011 Ford Edge version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2011 Edge's MPG compare with the 2010?

For 2011, the best gas version is rated 21 mpg, up 1 from 20.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.