NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
815 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 24, 2020
Electrical SystemPower Train
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE - STARTED AT 24000+/- AND DRAINED BATTERIES - AFTER REPLACING 4 BATTERIES - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER DID PRESSURE CHECK AND ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED! AFTER REPLACEMENT, BATTERY WAS AGAIN DEAD. THEY CANNOT FIND REASON FOR DRAINED BATTERY. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND POT…
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THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE - STARTED AT 24000+/- AND DRAINED BATTERIES - AFTER REPLACING 4 BATTERIES - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER DID PRESSURE CHECK AND ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED! AFTER REPLACEMENT, BATTERY WAS AGAIN DEAD. THEY CANNOT FIND REASON FOR DRAINED BATTERY. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY A FIRE HAZARD. I CANNOT GET RELIEF FROM FORD MOTOR - REFUSED TO BUY BACK. VEHICLE WAS PARKED EVERY TIME BATTERY WAS DRAINED.
NHTSA ODI #11351055
50,000 miles · Aug 24, 2020
Engine
COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS, I HAVE READ MANY PEOPLE FILING COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE IN THE LAST YEAR ESPECIALLY. EVEN THE TECH AT FORD SAID THIS IS BECOMING A PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE UNDER THE RECALL CATEGORY NOW TO HELP PEOPLE NOT GO THROUGH THE PAIN OF WHATS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WHAT IS AND HAVING TO …
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COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS, I HAVE READ MANY PEOPLE FILING COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE IN THE LAST YEAR ESPECIALLY. EVEN THE TECH AT FORD SAID THIS IS BECOMING A PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE UNDER THE RECALL CATEGORY NOW TO HELP PEOPLE NOT GO THROUGH THE PAIN OF WHATS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WHAT IS AND HAVING TO SPEND MONEY ON SOMETHING THAT IS CLEARLY AT THIS POINT A MANUFACTURING ERROR. THIS ISSUE ISNT SOMETHING YOU NOTICE IT STARTS WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WILL TURN ON AND OFF.
NHTSA ODI #11350950
50,000 miles · Jul 20, 2020
Visibility/wiper
MY SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11340373
56,000 miles · Jul 14, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineCrash
FIRST THE CAR STARTED TREMBLING WHEN TURNING ON AND LOOSING POWER , IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED AND IT WAS OFF. THEN EVENTUALLY IT CAME ON FLASHING, I LEFT IT IN PLACE TO GET CHECKED . THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS NOT WORTH IT TO FIX IT , IT WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIRABLE . I'M N…
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FIRST THE CAR STARTED TREMBLING WHEN TURNING ON AND LOOSING POWER , IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED AND IT WAS OFF. THEN EVENTUALLY IT CAME ON FLASHING, I LEFT IT IN PLACE TO GET CHECKED . THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS NOT WORTH IT TO FIX IT , IT WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIRABLE . I'M NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT I HAVE THE REPORT .
NHTSA ODI #11339334
16,500 miles · May 24, 2020
Electrical SystemFire
DEAD BATTERY NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE 1 1/2 YEARS OWNED, THE FIRST AFTER 3 DAYS AND DEALER PICKED UP, SAID OKAY---HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE. ON MAY 20, 2020, RETURNING FROM A TRIP, DASH LIGHTS WENT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SUV IS AT DEALER NOW, SO DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY WILL SAY. IN MOTION …
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DEAD BATTERY NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE 1 1/2 YEARS OWNED, THE FIRST AFTER 3 DAYS AND DEALER PICKED UP, SAID OKAY---HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE. ON MAY 20, 2020, RETURNING FROM A TRIP, DASH LIGHTS WENT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SUV IS AT DEALER NOW, SO DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY WILL SAY. IN MOTION ON A RURAL ROAD 2 MILES FROM HOME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11325704
7,500 miles · Mar 11, 2020
Electrical System
2018 FORD EDGE- IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB EXPLODED AND THE WHOLE SUNROOF SHATTERED I ASKED FOR HELP FROM THE DEALER DCH FORD IN THOUSAND OAKS AND THEY SENT IT TO FORD AND FORD SAID THAT IT IS NOT WARRANTIED. I SEE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS TOPIC SO I WISH WE ALL COULD GET SOME HELP.
NHTSA ODI #11317590
63,700 miles · Mar 9, 2020
Engine
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. NO LIGHT WARNING THAT COOLANT WAS LOW EVER CAME ON FOR THE VEHICLE, THE CAR TURNED THE MOTOR OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. FORD DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS COMPLAINT THAT RECOMMENDS THE ENGINE BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE …
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SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. NO LIGHT WARNING THAT COOLANT WAS LOW EVER CAME ON FOR THE VEHICLE, THE CAR TURNED THE MOTOR OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. FORD DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS COMPLAINT THAT RECOMMENDS THE ENGINE BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 65,000 MILES AND SHOULD NOT NEED SUCH EXTENSIVE REPAIRS AS AN ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. IF THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM, THEN IT APPEARS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY FORD AND THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING IT PROPERLY, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 3,000 MILES PAST THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE OR A RECALL AND IT SHOULD BE.
NHTSA ODI #11317037
46,700 miles · Feb 28, 2020
Engine
THE ENGINE HAS FAILED TWICE, AT 42000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT 46000, THIS IS ON THE 2.0L FOUR, FIRST LEAK DOWN ON CYLINDER #4, THEN ON CYLINDER #2.
NHTSA ODI #11312063
34,800 miles · Feb 1, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemSeat Belts
AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON IN THE CAR. SEAT BELT LIGHT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT DOESN'T ALWAYS TURN ON NOR DOES IT ALARM EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELT IN BUCKLED OR UNBUCKLED OR IF THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED OR IN MOTION. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, INITIALLY WAS TOLD THERE MAY HAVE BEEN RODENT DAMAGE AND THAT WOULDN'T BE COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT THE…
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AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON IN THE CAR. SEAT BELT LIGHT FOR DRIVER'S SEAT DOESN'T ALWAYS TURN ON NOR DOES IT ALARM EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELT IN BUCKLED OR UNBUCKLED OR IF THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED OR IN MOTION. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, INITIALLY WAS TOLD THERE MAY HAVE BEEN RODENT DAMAGE AND THAT WOULDN'T BE COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT THEY WOULD CHECK IT OUT. WHEN I RETURNED, I WAS TOLD EMPTY WATER BOTTLES UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT MAY HAVE MOVED A WIRE. SERVICE PEOPLE STATED THAT THE WIRE MAY STILL BE DISLODGED, THEY DIDN'T CHECK THAT. DEALERSHIP (SHEEHY FORD IN GAITHERSBURG, MD) STATED THAT IT WAS MOST LIKELY DUE TO WATER BOTTLES, THEREFORE THEY DIDN'T CHECK TO SEE IF THE WIRE WAS FULLY CONNECTED OR NOT. I FEEL MY CLAIM WAS DISMISSED BY THE SERVICE CENTER AND IT SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY CONCERN. I AM NOT CONFIDENT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN FIXED. 4 EMPTY WATER BOTTLES THAT SLIDE EASILY UNDER THE SEAT SHOULD NOT DISLODGE A WIRE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEALER VOIDED THE TICKET AND DIDN'T SUBMIT MY CLAIM TO WARRANTY. I AM STILL CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE SHOULD I BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THEY DID NOT ADDRESS MY SEAT BELT CONCERNS FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT.
NHTSA ODI #11306486
22,000 miles · Jan 23, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System
CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A PAVED STATE OF NEBRASKA HIGHWAY. I HEARD A LOAD POP, DID NOT SEE ANYTHING IN ROAD OR FEEL THAT THE CAR HIT ANY KIND OF ROAD HAZARD. WAS TWO MILES FROM HOME, NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN PARKED I DID SMELL GAS BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE THERE WAS A LIGHT RAIN. IN THE MORN…
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CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A PAVED STATE OF NEBRASKA HIGHWAY. I HEARD A LOAD POP, DID NOT SEE ANYTHING IN ROAD OR FEEL THAT THE CAR HIT ANY KIND OF ROAD HAZARD. WAS TWO MILES FROM HOME, NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN PARKED I DID SMELL GAS BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE THERE WAS A LIGHT RAIN. IN THE MORNING ALL FUEL HAD DRAINED OUT ON THE GROUND AND DOWN THE STREET. HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP, THEY FOUND A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK AND DETERMINED IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD COLLISION. FORD SEEMS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TANK AND IT APPEARS IT WILL LIKELY BE MONTHS BEFORE THEY CAN GET ONE IN. JUST CONCERNED THAT THIS TANK MAYBE PRONE TO HOLES CAUSED BY PERHAPS JUST A ROCK BEING THROWN UP UNDER THE TANK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY BAD SITUATION AS I AM A SMOKER AND OFTEN SIT IN MY CAR AND HAVE ONE BEFORE GOING IN THE HOUSE. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT FORD CAN'T PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TANK, AND SEVERAL PLACES I HAVE CHECK SAY THE TANK FOR THIS CAR HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE EXISTING TANK THAT THEY ARE NOT DISCLOSING. WHY SHOULD IT TAKE 3 MONTHS TO GET A REPLACEMENT GAS TANK?
NHTSA ODI #11301506
Official recalls
7Sep 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ↗
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