Ford Edge Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford Edge across 15 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (42% of reports).
- 173wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $260typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%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.
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 72 of 173 complaints (42%)
- Flat tire: mentioned in 17 of 173 complaints (10%)
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 11 of 173 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical wheels repair on the Ford Edge at $260, and half of them between $190 and $1,250.
Based on 27 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2026), 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 wheels problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 173 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Ford Edge wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Edge | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 4 | 1% | 3,801 |
| 2019 Edge | 20 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2018 Edge | 9 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 14 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Edge | 21 | 2% | 50,500 |
| 2015 Edge | 23 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 8 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 11 | 0% | 32,200 |
| 2012 Edge | 3 | 0% | 84,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 10 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 12 | 2% | 29,750 |
| 2009 Edge | 3 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 19 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 15 | 2% | 85,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Front axle snapped. Power steering rack faulty. Leaks all fluids other than oil! Tire stud snapped sent me into a ditch. Transmission has been rough and leaking and only 160k miles. Manual says no need to warm up car as it's got a magic part. Well transmission is blown after following manual to the…
Two-piece Ford OEM lug nuts, used on numerous Ford models and years, are notorious for swelling, rendering them unremovable with a standard lug nut wrench. Although the issue is well-known by people in the auto and auto parts industries, it is not generally known by the average Ford owner. This…
the lug nut caps will not come off and no tire store in our area can get them off without charging an arm and a leg. what if we were on the road with a flat tire? my husband is [XXX] and i'm [XXX] . there is no way we'd be able to get the wheel off to change it. what if we had no cell service and a…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire became flat, and the front passenger's side tire lost a significant amount of air pressure. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where all…
2017 Ford Edge, front axle and ball joint had to be replaced around 33K- still under extended warranty.. Now same or opposite ball joint /axle making click/ ping at 43K no longer under warranty, cant tell left or right axle/ball joint. Will have to take it in to ford at Melbourne Fl at personal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix wheels problems on the Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $260 (half paid between $190 and $1,250), from 27 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 72 of 173 complaints, followed by “flat tire” (17).
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