2017 Ford Edge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Edge years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1,374 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Edge. That ranks 3rd out of 19 Edge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (701 complaints, 51%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 1 fire, 26 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 1,374owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford Edge problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 701 | 51% | 70,000 | “coolant intrusion” (23%) | $9,100 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 266 | 19% | 75,054 | “coolant intrusion” (43%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 148 | 11% | 74,031 | “torque converter” (19%) | $4,750 |
| Service Brakes problems | 124 | 9% | 55,850 | “brake fluid” (25%) | $670 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 109 | 8% | 90,000 | “brakes hydraulic prevention” (25%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 82 | 6% | 47,220 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 43 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 2% | 5,308 | — | — |
| Structure | 26 | 2% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 14 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 1% | 25,480 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | 40,740 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | 1,552 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 0% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 66,195 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 97,317 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 210,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Edge recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (DP26008) — opened Sep 3, 2026, still open.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure (PE24027) — opened Oct 3, 2024, closed Oct 30, 2025, led to recall 25V544.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost with 114,500 miles. Permanent P0303 code due to documented engine block coolant intrusion defect.
The component that has failed is the engine and it is available for inspection. The vehicle on multiple occasions has had loss of power while driving. The most recent incident was when I was driving 100 miles on interstate 81 and could not go more then 60 miles an hour. I had multiple semis and…
My 2017 ford edge titanium 2.0 ecoboost has lost power and my coolant warning goes on. My check engine light stays on OBD scanner states p0301 cylinder one misfire. I have taken the spark plug out of cylinder 1 and did a coolant compression test and can clearly see coolant leaking onto cylinder 1…
I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 125K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the front brake rotors failed to operate as intended. While driving 55-65 MPH, the rotors were shaking before the brakes locked up. The brake light illuminated and turned off before the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the…
Other Ford Edge years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 44 | 2 |
| 2023 Edge | 23 | 4 |
| 2022 Edge | 132 | 5 |
| 2021 Edge | 112 | 7 |
| 2020 Edge | 324 | 4 |
| 2019 Edge | 770 | 3 |
| 2018 Edge | 840 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1,374 | 8 |
| 2016 Edge | 923 | 7 |
| 2015 Edge | 729 | 7 |
| 2014 Edge | 383 | 3 |
| 2013 Edge | 2,446 | 2 |
| 2012 Edge | 1,134 | 3 |
| 2011 Edge | 1,803 | 3 |
| 2010 Edge | 673 | 6 |
| 2009 Edge | 261 | 6 |
| 2008 Edge | 1,120 | 6 |
| 2007 Edge | 989 | 5 |
| 2004 Edge | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 701 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Edge?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ford Edge a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Edge model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.