2021 Ford Edge MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2021 Ford Edge is rated 21 to 24 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2021 Ford Edge · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

21 city 29 highway

$2,600 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-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 $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $2,950 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2020.

One of the best Edge years by owner complaints

The 2021 drew 31 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 50 for a typical Edge year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.

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 2021 Edge's recalls and problems

Every 2021 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 · 8-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Edge FWD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,600
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · rated 23 mpg (20 city / 28 hwy) EPA listing: Edge AWD	23 mpg	20 / 28	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · rated 23 mpg (21 city / 28 hwy) EPA listing: Edge AWD	23 mpg	21 / 28	$2,700
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD	21 mpg	19 / 25	$2,950

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 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 · 8-speed automatic	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · rated 23 mpg (21 city / 28 hwy)	$2,609	$217	$13,043
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · rated 23 mpg (20 city / 28 hwy)	$2,609	$217	$13,044
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286

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.

2021: 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 2021 Edge compares

2021 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.

2021 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sorento Best: hybrid	37 mpg	26 mpg	$1,700
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	36 mpg	24 mpg	$1,750
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: hybrid	34 mpg	26 mpg	$1,850
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	30 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Ford Explorer Best: hybrid	27 mpg	24 mpg	$2,300
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
GMC Acadia Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Ford Edge This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Kia Telluride Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Honda Pilot Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Hyundai Palisade Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Passport Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Volkswagen Atlas Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Buick Enclave Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950

2021 Edge recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 114 owner complaints for the 2021 Edge.

Owners most often describe jerking or harsh shifting (17 complaints, 15%), then shaking or vibration (12). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2021 Edge recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2021 Ford Edge's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 24 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 23 with AWD.

Does the 2021 Ford Edge need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2021 Ford Edge version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2021 Edge's MPG compare with the 2020?

For 2021, 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 Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.