2018 Ford Edge problems and recalls

54% of owner complaints on the 2018 Ford Edge related to the Engine (432 of 800).

800
Complaints
7
Recalls
17
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
24
Injuries
37.7
Severity index

Severity index 37.7 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 37.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 102 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 16% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 432 complaints (54.0%)432 54%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 171 complaints (21.4%)171 21%Power TrainPower Train: 78 complaints (9.8%)78 10%Service BrakesService Brakes: 40 complaints (5.0%)40 5%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 40 complaints (5.0%)40 5%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 36 complaints (4.5%)36 4%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 24 complaints (3.0%)24 3%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 20 complaints (2.5%)20 2%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE43254.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17121.4%
POWER TRAIN789.8%
SERVICE BRAKES405.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER405.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM364.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION243.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM202.5%

Complaints filed per year

01152302018: 152019: 252020: 252021: 432022: 672023: 1492024: 2282025: 1532026: 95 (partial year)181920212223242282526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201815
201925
202025
202143
202267
2023149
2024228
2025153
2026 (year to date)95
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.9x those in 2020 to 2022 (530 against 135).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V39000011/06/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTERFord 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.
18V61200011/09/2018LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord 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 Stand
18V54800020/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORFord 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.
20V46900010/08/2020SERVICE BRAKESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
22V41300010/06/2022POWER 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.
25V54400022/08/2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord 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.
25V57200004/09/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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

Other Ford Edge model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.