2017 Ford Edge: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,299 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 8 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,299
Complaints
8
Recalls
25
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
26
Injuries
24.2
Severity index
Severity index 24.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Ford Edge ranks 122 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 10% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 651 | 50.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 258 | 19.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 221 | 17.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 143 | 11.0% |
| HYDRAULIC | 102 | 7.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 80 | 6.2% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 42 | 3.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | 2.2% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 651 of 1,299 complaints (50.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 139 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 289 |
| 2025 | 246 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 110 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V390000 | 11/06/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 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. |
| 17V205000 | 27/03/2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with th |
| 17V123000 | 27/02/2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, th |
| 17V427000 | 06/07/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. |
| 20V469000 | 10/08/2020 | 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. |
| 22V413000 | 10/06/2022 | 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. |
| 25V544000 | 22/08/2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
| 25V572000 | 04/09/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 m |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.