2018 Ford Edge Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2018 Ford Edge, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (18% of reports).
- 83power train complaints
- 74,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $7,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 58%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.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 15 of 83 complaints (18%)
- Torque converter: mentioned in 15 of 83 complaints (18%)
- Ecoboost engine: mentioned in 6 of 83 complaints (7%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2018 Ford Edge at $7,200, and half of them between $5,200 and $9,800.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 5 | 11% | 1,550 |
| 2023 Edge | 5 | 22% | 56,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 45 | 34% | 86,000 |
| 2021 Edge | 36 | 32% | 68,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 188 | 58% | 84,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 462 | 60% | 70,000 |
| 2018 Edge | 83 | 10% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 148 | 11% | 74,031 |
| 2016 Edge | 88 | 10% | 62,750 |
| 2015 Edge | 118 | 16% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 56 | 15% | 57,514 |
| 2013 Edge | 160 | 7% | 66,145 |
| 2012 Edge | 47 | 4% | 48,797 |
| 2011 Edge | 172 | 10% | 49,236 |
| 2010 Edge | 52 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 21 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 277 | 25% | 85,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 193 | 20% | 87,871 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine has approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle recently experienced a significant loss of engine coolant with no visible external leak found. The coolant level was extremely low when checked. While driving the vehicle, the engine began running very rough…
At a routine oil change visit, Akins Ford found the engine coolant low and added coolant. That had not happened before. Later, while my daughter was driving the vehicle, the check engine light came on and an engine warning message appeared. The engine lost power and the vehicle could not be driven…
The car is 8 years old, well maintained and has mileage of @ 57,000 miles. The "engine check" lighted up in July 2026. Initial check simply required a replacement of spark plug and ignition coil. It was done immediately. However, the engine check light that initially disappeared returned 2 weeks…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Ford Edges have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about power train for the 2018 Ford Edge (10% of the 840 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 2018 Ford Edge power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2018 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,200 (half paid between $5,200 and $9,800), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2018 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 15 of 83 complaints, followed by “torque converter” (15).
Other 2018 Ford Edge problems
See all 2018 Ford Edge problems or power train problems across all Edge years.