NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 856 owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge.
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, brakes, powertrain, latches, locks and linkages, and 1 more. Most-described problem: overheating or coolant loss (408 complaints, 48%). Most-reported area: engine (477 complaints, 56%; median mileage when it happened: 70,000).
More complaints than a typical Edge year
The 2018 drew 65 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 62 for a typical Edge year (about 50 for a typical year since 2016).
Years to avoid: 2011 to 2013, 2015, and 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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, 2016-2019F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 25S89.
Brakes
Aug 22, 2025
foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 25S87.
Powertrain
Jun 10, 2022
automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018C-Max,2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Components: Powertrain: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl); Powertrain: shift linkage/cable/rod. Ford campaign 22S43.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Components: Brakes; Brakes: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Ford campaign 20S42.
Latches, locks and linkages
Sep 11, 2018
doors · latch
Fails federal standard 206 (door locks and retention)
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.
Risk: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles.
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles.
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 17S16 (S2).
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2018 Ford Edge.
Defect petitions: requests for an investigation
NHTSA has 1 open defect petition that names the 2018 Ford Edge. A defect petition is a request from the public for an investigation, which NHTSA reviews before deciding whether to open one. The petition itself is not an investigation.
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.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Component: Engine and cooling.
What owners report
Owners have filed 856 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Edge. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Overheating or coolant loss408 · 48%
Median 74,000 miles at failure, from 159 reports with mileage
Check engine light371 · 43%
Median 74,000 miles at failure, from 199 reports with mileage
Engine failure or replacement334 · 39%
Median 73,000 miles at failure, from 136 reports with mileage
Misfires or rough running232 · 27%
Median 75,500 miles at failure, from 70 reports with mileage
Smoke or a burning smell96 · 11%
Median 80,000 miles at failure, from 47 reports with mileage
Shaking, shuddering or vibration57 · 7%
Median 66,500 miles at failure, from 34 reports with mileage
Loss of power or limp mode47 · 5%
Median 76,000 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Median 70,000 miles at failure, from 115 reports with mileage
Engine and cooling180 · 21%
Median 78,000 miles at failure, from 165 reports with mileage
Powertrain83 · 10%
Most named: automatic transmission (4) · Median 74,000 miles at failure, from 21 reports with mileage
Electrical system38 · 4%
Median 50,000 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Brakes31 · 4%
Backover prevention and rearview camera24 · 3%
Median 89,900 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system23 · 3%
Unknown or other40 · 5%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford Edge recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2018 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2013 Edge drew the most (439) and the 2018 drew 65.
Owner complaints
2018: 856 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Complaints
2010
673
2011
1,803
2012
1,134
2013
2,448
2014
386
2015
732
2016
931
2017
1,386
2018
856
2019
777
2020
331
2021
114
2022
136
2023
23
2024
44
Safety recalls
2018: 7 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Recalls
2010
6
2011
3
2012
3
2013
2
2014
3
2015
7
2016
7
2017
8
2018
7
2019
3
2020
4
2021
7
2022
5
2023
4
2024
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 856 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Edge, the problems described most are overheating or coolant loss (408), the check engine light coming on (371), and engine failure or replacement (334). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2018 Ford Edge safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2018 Ford Edge earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2018 Ford Edge?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2018 Ford Edge. NHTSA is reviewing 1 defect petition that names it: loss of motive power (DP26008, opened Sep 3, 2026). A petition asks NHTSA to open an investigation and is not one itself.
How do I check if my Edge has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EDGE.
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