Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her husband was removing items from the truck, the contact heard a dinging sound from the vehicle followed by the hatchback of the truck closing. The contact's husband was able to move out of the way. On another occasion, the failure occurred again and struck the contact's husband on the shoulder causing minor injuries but he did not seek medical attention. The failure reoccurred several times. The dealer was contacted and stated they could exchange the vehicle for another one; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud bang and the contact saw broken glass entering the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000 (Structure), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that a crack had formed over the passenger's side dashboard where the air bag was located. Over time, the crack on the dashboard expanded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed; however, the mechanic found no defect with the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to cover 60% of the cost of the repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof cracked and shattered. The contact stated the failure was noticed when the vehicle was being cleaned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000 (Structure). The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The consumer stated Ford and the dealer was contacted numerous times to no avail, and both stated there was no record for a recall.
The 2017 Ford edge was parked in a parking spot, the shifter visually and physically engaged in the park position. Exited the vehicle went into the store. A vehicle passing by behind the Ford edge, noticed it slowly rolling backwards and did not stop colliding with the back of her truck. The Ford edge still showed as it was in park during this occurrence After for the research, it does appear that Ford does have an issue with this and it is a known issue just no specific recall issued for this specific Ford edge
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the rear liftgate was opened, a chime sounded and the the liftgate close unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate would independently close whenever opened. The contact had spoken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
While driving on August 8, 2021, I heard a pop on my 2071 Ford Edge panoramic tempered glass roof. I subsequently found a crack/break when I was cleaning the glass roof. I notified the Ford Dealership (FD) (Lithia Ford of Fresno California) on my next oil change on December 15, 2021. Based on my ocular inspection the crack/break appears to emanate from a bubble in the tempered glass roof as opposed to FD's opinion that object impact caused the cracking. In my online research, cracking, popping and even exploding without impact have happened to tempered automotive glasses have occurred across different vehicle models across different vehicle manufacturers. The presence of bubbles in the manufacturing process have caused weak points across the surfaces of many tempered automotive glass resulting in cracking, breaking, popping and exploding. …
My 2017 Ford Edge Sport has the exploding Panoramic moonroof. The first incident - the car was parked and the front movable glass panel was cracked (see picture 1). No objects hit the glass. The second incident occurred while was wife was driving on the interstate at 75mph. It sounded like a gun shot - glass exploded into the passenger compartment - luckily the sunvisor was CLOSED or my wife and her parents in the backseat would have been sprayed with broken glass (see pictures 2 and 3). No objects hit the glass - there were no other vehicles around her at the time of the incident. We have now replaced the movable glass panel twice at a total cost of $2500 -- via insurance with our deducible of $1000. And NOW - the rear non-movable glass panel is cracked! It just won't end! The 1st incident was about Oct. 25, 2024- the 2nd incident was around May 9, 2025.
Car's brakes went to floor when engaged. Driver pumped them several times to slow car. Engine light came on; took car to mechanic and brake repair was made, but engine light kept appearing. Then the car would not crank and was towed to the mechanic and the battery was replaced. Finally, the car's body/wheels appeared to be shaking when driving and the engine light appeared again. Car was taken to a Ford repair center where service department informed us that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant leak. The car is driveable but unsafe and requires expensive engine replacement. After doing research, this appears to be a well known problem with the Ford Edge and consumers aren't receiving adequate information about the extent of the problem or safety concerns. A recall needs to be issued for this defect and Ford needs to take responsibility to fix the problem.
Related recalls
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
Body complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the body & structure of the 2017 Ford Edge, 2% of the model year's 1,374 complaints. The component named most often is body (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Edge body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-205 (roof and pillars, Mar 27, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.