2018 Ford Edge Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2
• Antilock › ABS warning light
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  327%
• 25k–50k
  19%
• 50k–75k
  218%
• 75k–100k
  218%
• 100k–150k
  218%
• 150k+
  19%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2018 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 that while driving 30-35 MPH with her children inside the vehicle and making a turn, while attempting to stop on a hill, the brakes suddenly became inoperable, but the contact was able to avoid a crash. The brake fluid was low prior to the failure. Additionally, fluid was added, but the failure persisted, and the contact's husband added more brake fluid to the reservoir. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, which determined that all four brake hoses had ruptured, and there was an associated recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided an address to send all concerns, but no assistance was provided. …

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued moving forward. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she continued to depress on the brake pedal to the floor and the vehicle slowed to a stop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer twice and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 20 MPH in a parking lot, the brakes became inoperable. The low brake fluid warning light illuminated after the failure. The driver was able to drive safely to her residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front driver-side and passenger-side brake hoses needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the parts. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted, and occasionally the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, with the message, "Rear-view Camera Not Available" and the screen went black. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the brake pedal grabbed while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 94,176.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, the Advance Trac, the Hill Start Assist, and the Powertrain warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

There is an engine defect causing coolant to leak into cylinders on my 2018 Ford edge titanium ecoboost 2.0l turbocharged engine. This is a known safety problem and there have been many lawsuits regarding this issue. I have contacted Ford Corporate and they are only recommending to replace the long block instead of replacing the entire engine. There is potential to have damage to the cylinder heads, piston rods and other crucial parts in the engine which make me feel very unsafe about its future reliability when "only replacing the long block" which really seems like putting a band aid on the problem. They are not willing to spend the time or money to ensure that the vehicle is safe and the problem is properly diagnosed and resolved. This is alarming as it seems they are trying to cut corners in order to save money. …

I am filing a formal complaint for a Safety issue regarding Brakes. When turning, the "Brake Fluid Low" light would flash on for 2 seconds. It did not stay on. Brake pedal seemed normal. When inspected, there was no fluid in the Master Cylinder. No leak was detected. Fluid was in the Brake Booster. They indicated both would need to be replaced. There are 28,000 miles on the 2018 Ford Edge. My Safety and passengers was put at risk because there was no fluid and brakes could fail at any time. The Low fluid light did not stay on. This problem was confirmed at an independent service center. I am taking the vehicle to the Ford Dealer Service Department on 8.26.26 Only when turning a corner did a light come on Low Brake Fluid for 2 seconds. It is not on otherwise. …

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