2013 Ford Edge MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2013 Ford Edge is rated 19 to 24 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2013 Ford Edge · 5 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

21 city 29 highway

$2,800 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,000 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 $2,800 to $3,550 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2012.

One of the Edge years to avoid

The 2013 drew 439 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 62 for a typical Edge year: 7 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 2013 Edge's recalls and problems

Every 2013 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
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Edge FWD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,800
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge FWD	22 mpg	19 / 27	$3,050
3.7L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge FWD	21 mpg	19 / 26	$3,200
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD (also Edge AWD)	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
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,794	$233	$13,969
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,048	$254	$15,239
3.7L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 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.

2013: gas 24 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 2013 Edge compares

2013 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.

2013 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
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Kia Sorento Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Ford Edge This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Ford Explorer Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,050
Honda Pilot Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Nissan Murano Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Jeep Grand Cherokee 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

2013 Edge recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2,445 owner complaints for the 2013 Edge.

Owners most often describe door lock problems (387 complaints, 16%), then brake failure (166). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2013 Edge recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2013 Ford Edge's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 3.5L 6-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 20 with AWD.

Does the 2013 Ford Edge need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2013 Ford Edge version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2013 Edge's MPG compare with the 2012?

For 2013, the best gas version is rated 24 mpg, the same as the year before.

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.