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2018 Ford Edge

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

349 reports with mileage · 466 unknown

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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

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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102,000 miles · Sep 1, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had persisted. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while…

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The contact's wife owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had persisted. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and would respond as needed after cooling off for approximately 20 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that cylinder #3 was misfiring due to coolant intrusion. The mechanic related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2208. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

NHTSA ODI #11542035

87,000 miles · Aug 29, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly and shaking. The contact stated that he checked the fluids in the engine compartment and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty after being recently filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where …

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly and shaking. The contact stated that he checked the fluids in the engine compartment and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty after being recently filled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant leaking into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

NHTSA ODI #11541384

95,000 miles · Aug 21, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs and ignition coil packs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs and ignition coil packs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose motive power while driving at various speeds. Upon further investigation, the mechanic discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA ODI #11539738

100,000 miles · Aug 14, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the coolant reservoir needed to be constantly refilled. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and later to a local dealer, where it was diagn…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the coolant reservoir needed to be constantly refilled. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and later to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact had been advised by the independent mechanic that the manufacturer had released a TSB related to the failure, TSB: 19-2346 - Coolant in the Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #11538447

85,000 miles · Aug 9, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, there was a rattling sound coming from the passenger’s side rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that while turning left, there was a clicking sound coming from the p…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, there was a rattling sound coming from the passenger’s side rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that while turning left, there was a clicking sound coming from the passenger’s side front of the vehicle nearby the wheel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the liftgate remote button caused the flashers to illuminate and when the flasher button was pressed the liftgate with unintendedly open. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the cylinder, and that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact was informed that the wiring to properly assign the liftgate and flashers to the correct button to activate had been made. The dealer diagnosed that engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

NHTSA ODI #11537340

64,000 miles · Aug 8, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that at start-up and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the dealer discovered that coolant had leaked …

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that at start-up and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the dealer discovered that coolant had leaked into an engine cylinder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

NHTSA ODI #11537183

85,000 miles · Aug 3, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact’s husband inspected under the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty and added coolant. The vehicle was taken…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact’s husband inspected under the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty and added coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the engine and the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ODI #11536354

89,000 miles · Jul 11, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 15 MPH. The contact stated that he allowed the vehicle to coast off the highway and was able to drive the vehicle to his residence at approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that the check e…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 15 MPH. The contact stated that he allowed the vehicle to coast off the highway and was able to drive the vehicle to his residence at approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2346 Coolant In Cylinders (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA ODI #11531613

73,400 miles · Jul 7, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine was misfiring. Additionally, coolant had leaked into cylinder #2, and that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicl…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine was misfiring. Additionally, coolant had leaked into cylinder #2, and that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure but that there were no recalls regarding the failure. The manufacturer did not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 73,400.

NHTSA ODI #11530899

97,574 miles · Jul 3, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant had leaked into the engine, caused by the eco boost system. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Th…

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant had leaked into the engine, caused by the eco boost system. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,574.

NHTSA ODI #11530103

Official recalls

7

25V572000 · 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.

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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.

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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

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DP26008 · 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.