2018 Ford Edge: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 779 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
779
Complaints
7
Recalls
16
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
22
Injuries
33.1
Severity index
Severity index 33.1 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Ford Edge ranks 89 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 26% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 418 | 53.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 169 | 21.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 77 | 9.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 | 5.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 4.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 35 | 4.5% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 24 | 3.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 20 | 2.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 418 of 779 complaints (53.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2024 | 228 |
| 2025 | 153 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 74 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.9x 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. |
| 18V612000 | 11/09/2018 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 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 Stand |
| 18V548000 | 20/08/2018 | 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. |
| 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.