2017 Ford Edge: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1524 complaints
1524
Total Complaints
70,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
35
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
51,000
25th Percentile
70,000
Median Mileage
91,150
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
617
Engine And Engine Cooling
251
Power Train
129
Service Brakes
112
Unknown Or Other
76
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
73
Fuel/Propulsion System
28
Back Over Prevention
27
Steering
22
Electrical System
22
Severity Assessment
35
Crashes
1
Fires
35
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"AFTER REFUELING AT A BP SERVICE STATION, I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE FUEL NOZZLE FROM THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. I DIDN'T WANT TO FORCE THE REMOVAL OF THE NOZZLE SO I CALLED FORD ROAD SIDE ASSIST. AFTER TRYING THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS THEY SUGGESTED HAVING THE CAR TOWED. I EXPLAINED THE CAR CANNOT BE TOWE..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LIFTGATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FORD OF KIRKLAND LOCATED AT 11800 124TH AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 98034 888-902-1374) W..."
"THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON ME WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AS I HAD MY HAND'S FULL WITH GROCERIES AN COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR . THE CAR WAS IN PARK THE IGNITION WAS OFF"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
617 complaints
25th: 59,000 mi
Median: 70,000 mi
75th: 87,000 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling
251 complaints
25th: 60,393 mi
Median: 75,108 mi
75th: 93,500 mi
Power Train
129 complaints
25th: 53,500 mi
Median: 71,000 mi
75th: 89,750 mi
Service Brakes
112 complaints
25th: 35,650 mi
Median: 55,850 mi
75th: 87,935 mi
Unknown Or Other
76 complaints
25th: 13,566 mi
Median: 47,220 mi
75th: 57,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 127
TX: 111
FL: 108
MI: 101
OH: 89
GA: 62
KY: 53
IL: 52
WI: 48
MO: 47
Who Files Complaints?
0.7%
Original Owners
99.3%
Second+ Owners
Ford Edge — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (8)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Torque Converter
Campaign 18V390000 | 11/06/2018
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
Roof And Pillars
Campaign 17V205000 | 27/03/2017
If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
Inflator Module
Campaign 17V123000 | 27/02/2017
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Torque Converter
Campaign 17V427000 | 06/07/2017
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
Service Brakes
Campaign 20V469000 | 10/08/2020
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Campaign 22V413000 | 10/06/2022
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notifica
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 25V544000 | 22/08/2025
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated April 2026.
Camera
Campaign 25V572000 | 04/09/2025
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28