2018 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 839 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (462), Engine And Engine Cooling (178), Power Train (83).
Key takeaways
- 839 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 462 | 55% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 178 | 21% |
| Power Train | 83 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 3% |
| Structure | 20 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 18 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-08
Vehicle began a slight engine miss and acceleration hesitation occasionally. Over a year it began to be more often. I had the car in for maintenance several time to diagnose the problem but the engine light never came on there was no code. After another year it became worse and the engine light came. The mechanic says ...
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant, but there was no leak found. The vehicle was towed to Meineke, where it was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
I own a 2018 Ford Edge with a 2l Eco Boost motor. I bought it 3 months ago. The car now has 39,000 miles on it and the engine started bucking and cutting out as I drove down the rode. I took it to the dealer and they said it is coolant intrusion. They have to replace the engine at a cost of $10,000. After reaching...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.