Ford Edge Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 532 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Edge across 14 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (109). The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (25% of reports).
- 532service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 11%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.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 135 of 532 complaints (25%)
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 126 of 532 complaints (24%)
- Brakes hydraulic prevention: mentioned in 62 of 532 complaints (12%)
- Numbers service: mentioned in 56 of 532 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 365 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 532 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 12 an injury.
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 (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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.
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.
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 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There was a squeaking sound coming from the…
The contact owns a 2015 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 and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated…
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 Ford Edges have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 532 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 135 of 532 complaints, followed by “pedal depressed” (126).
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