Most common 2018 Ford Edge problems
Share of the 846 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Edge complaints by model year
Best Edge years: 2023, 2009, 2021. Years to avoid: 2013, 2011, 2017, 2012, 2019. Compare all years →
2018 Ford Edge recalls (7)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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…
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Ford Edge:
Loss of Motive Power
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.
What 2018 Ford Edge owners say
Engine & cooling all 605 →
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 contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a rough start and was shuddering temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop onto the road, the message "Caution - Coolant Temperature Overheat" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal again the vehicle was sputtering and was significantly sluggish. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 83 →
The contact owned a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned on and parked on a level ground surface while the contact was outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle reversed independently, drove over the curb, hit the apartment complex fence, went down the alley, and hit a neighbor's fence. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven away from the scene and was parked. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff, and the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was parked near the scene, in a business parking lot. The contact sustained pain from the seat belt strap and received medical assistance. The other driver sustained unknown injuries. …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while after a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and then abruptly accelerated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the torque converter and clutch cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and started jerking. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and looked under the hood and noticed smoke coming from the transmission. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V390000 (Power Train). …
Electrical system all 37 →
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system screen displayed both the forward and rearview images simultaneously. In addition, the contact stated that the buttons on the infotainment system were lagging and were sometimes inoperable while pressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to an unrepaired recall. The dealer declined to inspect the vehicle at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received a call from the dealer to schedule the recall repair for June 2026, when the parts were scheduled to be available. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the forward and rearview images displayed on the infotainment system screen simultaneously, and the contact could not wait until June 2026. …
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle stalled three times after starting. The contact stated that the failure occurred daily. The contact stated that the battery charging warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …
2018 Ford Edge engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 29 / 24 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford Edge a good car?
Based on 846 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Edge rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Edge at the same age. It is one of the Edge years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford Edge?
The engine & cooling — 605 complaints, 72% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (83) and electrical system (37).
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Edge have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2018 Ford Edge, the most recent from September 3, 2025 (camera). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Edge?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2009 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2011, 2017, 2012 and 2019. See the full Ford Edge years comparison.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.