What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2017 Ford Edge

Typical pattern

2% of complaints about the 2017 Ford Edge came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (680 complaints), typically at 7.0 yr or about 70,000 miles.

Complaints
1,667
Median age at failure
7.1 yr
Median mileage
70,000 n=742
Crash / fire / tow
5.9% of reports
Safety recalls
8

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
680 reports · 70,000 mi
7.0 yr
2.2%
Engine cooling
262 reports · 75,000 mi
7.7 yr
5.7%
Power train
146 reports · 76,061 mi
6.3 yr
4.8%
Service brakes
124 reports · 55,850 mi
6.4 yr
11.3%
Service brakes, hydraulic
108 reports · 90,000 mi
8.9 yr
15.7%
Other
81 reports · 47,220 mi
5.8 yr
6.2%
Back over prevention
43 reports · 90,000 mi
9.0 yr
2.3%
Fuel / propulsion
30 reports · 21,000 mi
7.3 yr
0%
Structure
26 reports · 40,000 mi
4.7 yr
15.4%
Steering
25 reports · 57,000 mi
7.8 yr
8%
Electrical system
25 reports · 5,616 mi
4.4 yr
12%
Wheels
17 reports
7.0 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V572000 2025-09-04
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 may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

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.

25V544000 2025-08-22
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.

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V413000 2022-06-10
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.

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.

20V469000 2020-08-10
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.

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.

18V390000 2018-06-11
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.

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.

17V427000 2017-07-06
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.

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.

17V205000 2017-03-27
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

17V123000 2017-02-27
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Structure 1,259 mi 9 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LIFTGATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FORD OF KIRKLAND LOCATED AT 11800 124TH AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 98034 888-902-1374) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,259. *TR
Structure 9,500 mi 1.7 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CARGO DOOR BECAME AJAR AND OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF THE DOOR BEING AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR STRUCK THE HEADER OF THE GARAGE DOOR ENTRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAT MILLIKEN FORD (9600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD CHARTER TWP, MI 48239, (313) 731-6436) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500. *TT
Structure 3,000 mi 2.1 yr in service
CENTER LED LIGHT PANEL ON EXTERIOR LIFT GATE DEVELOPED CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH HAS ACCUMULATED TO VISIBLE POOLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE LIGHT STRIP. WORRIED COULD CAUSE IT TO SHORT OUT WHICH COULD PUT VEHICLE AT RISK OR BEING STRUCK OR REAR ENDED WHEN BRAKING OR WHEN STOPPED DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY.
Other mileage not reported 10 mo in service
THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON ME WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AS I HAD MY HAND'S FULL WITH GROCERIES AN COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR . THE CAR WAS IN PARK THE IGNITION WAS OFF

Other Edge model years

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