2018 Ford Edge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Edge years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 840 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Edge. That ranks 8th out of 19 Edge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (463 complaints, 55%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 3 fires, 24 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 840owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 463 | 55% | 70,000 | “coolant intrusion” (26%) | $8,500 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 178 | 21% | 78,000 | “coolant intrusion” (42%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 83 | 10% | 74,000 | “coolant intrusion” (18%) | $7,200 |
| Unknown or Other | 40 | 5% | 7,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 36 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 3% | 89,870 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 3% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 3% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 2% | 94,176 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 2% | 6,402 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2% | 39,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 1% | 33,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 1% | 56,272 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 0% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 0% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 0% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 52,839 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 78,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ford Edge recalls (7)
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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:starter assembly; electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is 18S25.
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle began a slight engine miss and acceleration hesitation occasionally. Over a year it began to be more often. I had the car in for maintenance several time to diagnose the problem but the engine light never came on there was no code. After another year it became worse and the engine light…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant, but there was no leak found. The vehicle was towed to Meineke, where it was informed that the engine needed to be replaced…
I own a 2018 Ford Edge with a 2l Eco Boost motor. I bought it 3 months ago. The car now has 39,000 miles on it and the engine started bucking and cutting out as I drove down the rode. I took it to the dealer and they said it is coolant intrusion. They have to replace the engine at a cost of…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that an independent mechanic became aware that coolant was leaking into cylinder #3. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, DTC: P0303 was displayed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: DP26008…
Engine rough idling, power compromised, check engine light on, determined coolant intrusion into engine which had to be replaced.
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 | 840 | 7 |
| 2017 Edge | 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 2018 Ford Edge?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 463 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Edge?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.