IllustrationVEHICLE POWERTRAIN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AT 34K MILES CONSISTENT WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 18V390000 AND FORD RECALL 17S16. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURY RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER. REPAIRS TOOK ALMOST SIX WEEKS TO COMPLETE DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY.
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 reportsAT VARIOUS TIMES PARKED, THE BATTERY GOES DEAD.
THE MOONROOF IN THE FORD EDGE WILL EXPLODE WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 65MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 6 MONTHS AND MY ROOF EXPLODED ON ME ON THE WAY HOME AND OF COURSE IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. I CAN'T IMAGINE IF THERE WAS KIDS IN THE CAR AND THE MOONROOF WAS OPEN. I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON THIS HAS HA…
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THE MOONROOF IN THE FORD EDGE WILL EXPLODE WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 65MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 6 MONTHS AND MY ROOF EXPLODED ON ME ON THE WAY HOME AND OF COURSE IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. I CAN'T IMAGINE IF THERE WAS KIDS IN THE CAR AND THE MOONROOF WAS OPEN. I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON THIS HAS HAPPEN TOO. THIS ROOF NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. STERNBERG FORD (600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DALE, IN 47523, 888-263-7958) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. STERNBERG FORD (600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DALE, IN 47523, 888-263-7958) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS HIMSELF; HOWEVER, THE NEW HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL NOT PROJECTING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING IN THE CITY I LIVE IN AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD HAS SENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS THAT HAVE NOT BEE…
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MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING IN THE CITY I LIVE IN AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD HAS SENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A TROUBLE CODE THAT IS HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY 2 DIFFERENT ENGINEERS DUE TO THE BBB COMPLAINT THAT WAS FILED. THE CAR IS A LEMON ACCORDING TO TEXAS LEMON LAW BUT FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY CANNOT FORCE AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEM TO PRESENT ITSELF. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AS WELL. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMES UP, THE DASH JUST GOES BLANK AND THE ENGINE STOPS.
I HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON FOR A TRIP TO MY MOTHER'S. WE STOPPED EVERY 2 TO 3 HOURS FOR GAS AND BREAKS. 12 HOURS INTO THE 14 HOUR TRIP I STARTED FEELING PAIN ON THE BACK OF MY LEGS. I CHECKED ON OUR NEXT BREAK AND SAW BLISTERS FORMING ON THE BACKS OF MY LEGS. BY THE TIME I HAD ARRIVED MOST OF THE BLISTERS HAD POPPED. CAR WAS IN MO…
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I HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON FOR A TRIP TO MY MOTHER'S. WE STOPPED EVERY 2 TO 3 HOURS FOR GAS AND BREAKS. 12 HOURS INTO THE 14 HOUR TRIP I STARTED FEELING PAIN ON THE BACK OF MY LEGS. I CHECKED ON OUR NEXT BREAK AND SAW BLISTERS FORMING ON THE BACKS OF MY LEGS. BY THE TIME I HAD ARRIVED MOST OF THE BLISTERS HAD POPPED. CAR WAS IN MOTION.
THE HATCHBACK SLAMS. I'VE RETURNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND TOLD IT'S NORMAL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312, (703) 256-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312, (703) 256-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V548000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT*DT CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SHE HAD A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE.*JB
WHILE MAKING A LEFT ONTO A VIADUCT THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO TURN (SHARPLY) INTO THE BARRIER WALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSSELL & SMITH FORD AT 713-230-8368 (LOCATED AT 3440 S. LOOP W., HOUSTON, TX 77025) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSSELL & SMITH FORD AT 713-230-8368 (LOCATED AT 3440 S. LOOP W., HOUSTON, TX 77025) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,400.
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.