2018 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 792 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (48% of complaints); the 2020 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 24 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 792 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The check engine light came on and the repair shop used a scope to verify that there is coolant leaking into the engine. The only repair offered is to replace the engine. We did not notice any warning signs prior to the check engine light illuminating.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“Not sure if this is due to the recall from 2025 that does not have a remedy yet but driving my car makes me extremely nervous because my brakes are becoming difficult to use. Just wondering what I can do and what options have.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2026
“ECO boost 2.0 engine. Took vehicle to a Ford dealer because check engine light came on. Was told that I had a coolant intrusion into the engine heads. Motor needs to be replaced. Found out this is not an isolated problem for this engine. Contacted Ford and was told there is nothing that they can do about it.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
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“The contact owns a 2018 FORD EDGE. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 mph the engine experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the check engine warning light was illuminated, the contact continued to drive the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the engine had seized as a result of coolant intrusion, and that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“Cylinder #2 misfire code repeatedly appearing even after changing spark plug and ignition coil. Took to the Ford dealer and it was determined it is an issue of coolant leakage in cylinder number 2. Ford dealer has diagnosed and performing engine replacement. Seems like this is a known problem that Ford refuses to issue an actual recall for and instead puts onto the customer.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“receiving code p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. technician placed scope inside cylinder 4 and signs of coolant inside the cylinder. TSB 19-2346 matches what is happening in with his vehicle”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2026
“Coolant leakage in cylinder number (2) two. Causing a misfire and check engine light to display. Ford dealer has diagnosed and suggested engine replacement. Upon researching, this seems to be a known issue with this motor and can cause complete failure.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“ENGINE replacement due to coolant intrusion. This is common BIG problems reported by many and Ford is not fixing it. Engine light came after visit at Ford dealer service and was told to drive the car as long as the engine light was not flashing. Inspected by Ford and told $10,000 to fix No messages or symptoms before the car was taken to Ford for a recall, fixing of brakes and oil change.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“2.0L motor cel on mechanics \ service tech said coolant is intruding the cylinders. the car may over heat ,crack a piston, destroy motor and may catch fire! confirmed by dealer. no earlier symptoms just CEL came on.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
“Engine misfires when driving. The cause is coolant intrusion. Loss of power when driving. Rough idling. Very dangerous to drive. Diagnosed by a ford certified dealership. No symptoms prior to the problem. Vehicle is available for inspection.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 24 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
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.
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.
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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2018 Ford Edge reliable?
NHTSA has 792 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Ford Edge. The most complained-about area is engine (48% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 70,000 miles or less.
Does the 2018 Ford Edge have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.