# 2013 FORD EDGE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2197758` · 2026-04-17 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EDGE
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
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 the promised follow-up by March 26, 2026, and the defect remains unresolved, posing an ongoing risk of injury. No problems prior to ever using the heated seats.
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