2017 Ford Edge Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2017 Ford Edge, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic prevention” (25% of reports).
- 109service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes hydraulic prevention: mentioned in 27 of 109 complaints (25%)
- Numbers service: mentioned in 24 of 109 complaints (22%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 20 of 109 complaints (18%)
- Went floorboard: mentioned in 10 of 109 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Edge | 1 | 0% | 61,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 1 | 0% | 89,918 |
| 2018 Edge | 18 | 2% | 94,176 |
| 2017 Edge | 109 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 76 | 8% | 105,500 |
| 2015 Edge | 78 | 11% | 124,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 9 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 105 | 4% | 107,126 |
| 2012 Edge | 27 | 2% | 108,500 |
| 2011 Edge | 49 | 3% | 123,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 18 | 3% | 113,500 |
| 2009 Edge | 3 | 1% | 4,020 |
| 2008 Edge | 9 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 29 | 3% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle shuddered. The TPMS and an unknown brake-related warning light was illuminated. The failure had…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Edges have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2017 Ford Edge (8% of the 1,374 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic prevention”, in 27 of 109 complaints, followed by “numbers service” (24).
Other 2017 Ford Edge problems
- Engine problems (701)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (266)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Service Brakes problems (124)
See all 2017 Ford Edge problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Edge years.