2018 Ford Edge: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 882 complaints
882
Total Complaints
70,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
25
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
48,000
25th Percentile
70,000
Median Mileage
89,217
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
383
Engine And Engine Cooling
165
Power Train
64
Unknown Or Other
37
Electrical System
30
Fuel/Propulsion System
16
Service Brakes
16
Back Over Prevention
15
Body
13
Seat Belts
13
Severity Assessment
25
Crashes
4
Fires
31
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"RADIO WAS NOT PICKING UP LOCAL STATIONS. NEW ANTENNA ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED. STILL HAVE WEAK RADIO RECEPTION ON A FEW LOCAL STATIONS."
"THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO WEAK THAT WHEN THE ROAD IS WET AT NIGHT OR WHEN DRIVING NEAR AMBIENT LIGHTING SUCH AS STREET LIGHTS YOU CAN'T SEE ANY MARKINGS ON THE ROAD SUCH AS THE CENTERLINE OF THE ROAD. THERE IS ALSO EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO THE CAR WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP OR SLIGHTL..."
"THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO WEAK THAT WHEN THE ROAD IS WET AT NIGHT OR WHEN DRIVING NEAR AMBIENT LIGHTING SUCH AS STREET LIGHTS YOU CAN'T SEE ANY MARKINGS ON THE ROAD SUCH AS THE CENTERLINE OF THE ROAD. THERE IS ALSO EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO THE CAR WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP OR SLIGHTL..."
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
383 complaints
25th: 56,475 mi
Median: 70,000 mi
75th: 86,750 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling
165 complaints
25th: 63,500 mi
Median: 77,000 mi
75th: 98,000 mi
Power Train
64 complaints
25th: 23,500 mi
Median: 72,000 mi
75th: 86,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
37 complaints
25th: 6,550 mi
Median: 7,400 mi
75th: 34,250 mi
Electrical System
30 complaints
25th: 7,004 mi
Median: 42,400 mi
75th: 71,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 77
TX: 60
FL: 59
MI: 49
OH: 47
NC: 40
NY: 33
IL: 31
GA: 31
PA: 27
Who Files Complaints?
0.8%
Original Owners
99.2%
Second+ Owners
Ford Edge — Other Years
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Active Recalls (7)
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.
Latch
Campaign 18V612000 | 11/09/2018
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Campaign 18V548000 | 20/08/2018
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's nu
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