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2018 Ford Edge
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
440–25K
4625–50K
11450–75K
8375–100K
58100–150K
4150K+
349 reports with mileage · 466 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 441 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 174 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports3 fire reports19 injury reports
What owners actually said
815 reports2018 MODEL W/ 2.0L ENGINE. CAR STARTING & IDLING WAS SLUGGISH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK TO FORD FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. EVALUATION REVEALED COOLANT IN CYLINDER. CAR HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT. NEW ENGINE WAS REQUIRED. ENGINES SHOULD NEVER NEED REPLACED. SEEMS LIKE MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH ENGINES ON THIS MAKE &…
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2018 MODEL W/ 2.0L ENGINE. CAR STARTING & IDLING WAS SLUGGISH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK TO FORD FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. EVALUATION REVEALED COOLANT IN CYLINDER. CAR HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT. NEW ENGINE WAS REQUIRED. ENGINES SHOULD NEVER NEED REPLACED. SEEMS LIKE MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH ENGINES ON THIS MAKE & MODEL. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THESE ENGINES BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRE AS THEY ARE APPEAR PROBLEMATIC.
A CLIENT OF OURS WANTS TO FILE A COMPLAINT ON THE 2018 FORD EDGE RECALL. CLIENT WOULD LIKE FORD TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT WORKING WITH THEIR SUPPLIERS FAST ENOUGH TO PRODUCE THE NECESSARY PARTS AND THEREFORE CAUSING A DELAY IN THE REMEDY OF SAID RECALL. THE CLIENT WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT THIS IS CREATING A SAFETY CONCERN FO…
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A CLIENT OF OURS WANTS TO FILE A COMPLAINT ON THE 2018 FORD EDGE RECALL. CLIENT WOULD LIKE FORD TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT WORKING WITH THEIR SUPPLIERS FAST ENOUGH TO PRODUCE THE NECESSARY PARTS AND THEREFORE CAUSING A DELAY IN THE REMEDY OF SAID RECALL. THE CLIENT WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT THIS IS CREATING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE USER.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED VERNER-CADBY INC (1240 BLOOMFIELD AVE, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN 2021. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
COOLANT IS GETTING INTO CYLINDERS AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN ROUGH AND BURN COOLANT AS WELL AS FRYING THE COILS STARTED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE BUT DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS HAPPENING. CAR DOESN'T OVER HEAT BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A MISFIRE IN WHICHEVER CYLINDER AND LOW COOLANT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. WAYNE FORD (444 US-46, WAYNE, NJ 07470, (973) 256-8800) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. WAYNE FORD (444 US-46, WAYNE, NJ 07470, (973) 256-8800) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
I HAVE A FORD EDGE WITH 60K. IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK.SIEZED AND STALLED UP ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO CYLINDERS 2 AND 3
ON WARM DAYS THE DRIVER SEATBELT TENSIONER LOCKS AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEATBELT TO BE PULLED OUT AND USED BY THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
MY 2018 FORD EDGE, 67,000 MILES, HAS AND ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. I HAD THE CODE READ AND IT INDICATED A #2 CYLINDER MISFIRE. THE CAR IS AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE INDICATED THAT COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO THE #2 CYLINDER. I HAVE RESEARCH THIS ON THE INTERNET AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF FORDS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM.…
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MY 2018 FORD EDGE, 67,000 MILES, HAS AND ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. I HAD THE CODE READ AND IT INDICATED A #2 CYLINDER MISFIRE. THE CAR IS AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE INDICATED THAT COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO THE #2 CYLINDER. I HAVE RESEARCH THIS ON THE INTERNET AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF FORDS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IF THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT THEM MAYBE NOT A DEFECT BUT WITH THE AMOUNT OF CASES THIS APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF THE BLOCK. I AM WAITING FOR THE DIAGNOSES AND ALREADY THE TECH IS SAYING MAYBE AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THE FORD COMPANY SHOULD BE RECALLING THESE ENGINES AND REPLACING THEM AS THEY ARE DIAGNOSED.
THE 2018 FORD EDGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK THAT IS YET TO BE ADDRESSED. WHENEVER I PUMP GAS INTO THE TANK, THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL AT LEAST 15 ATTEMPTS. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE BECAUSE THE TANK WHICH HAS NO CAP DOES NOT CREATE ENOUGH SUCTION PRESSURE FOR THE ENGINE TO PULL THE GAS. WHENEVER GAS IS NEWLY PUMPED, TH…
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THE 2018 FORD EDGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK THAT IS YET TO BE ADDRESSED. WHENEVER I PUMP GAS INTO THE TANK, THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL AT LEAST 15 ATTEMPTS. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE BECAUSE THE TANK WHICH HAS NO CAP DOES NOT CREATE ENOUGH SUCTION PRESSURE FOR THE ENGINE TO PULL THE GAS. WHENEVER GAS IS NEWLY PUMPED, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PULL AIR, AND WILL NOT START. THE TANK SEEMS TO BE UNABLE TO BLEED OUT AIR OR MAYBE WILL NOT CREATE THE RIGHT PRESSURE UNTIL THE TANK CREATES ENOUGH PRESSURE FOR THE GAS TO FLOW WELL INTO THE ENGINE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT FORD COMPANY SEERM NOT TO BE AWARE OF OR MAYBE THEY ARE AWARE AND JUST NOT ADDRESSING IT OR JUST A FACTORY FAULT. WHATEVER IT IS, THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY A RECALL PLEASE
Official recalls
725V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Sep 3, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
25V544000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Aug 22, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
22V413000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl); Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod
Jun 10, 2022
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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:gear Position Indication (prndl)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
20V469000 · Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Aug 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
18V612000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Sep 11, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
18V548000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator; Electrical System:starter Assembly
Aug 20, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:starter Assembly
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.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
18V390000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
Jun 11, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP26008 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 3, 2026 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on August 5, 2026, requesting a defect investigation into the 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine on model year 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles. The petition alleges that engine coolant intrusion results in a significant loss of engine power, accompanied by an "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning message. The petition further alleges that after the vehicle has sat and cooled down, the engine runs roughly and generates a check engine light for a cylinder misfire. This defect petition is being opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11754989.