Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Edge has 7 recalls, 727 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
727
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V390000
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 aut...
18V612000
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 t...
18V548000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 ...
20V469000
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.
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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 veh...
25V544000
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 brak...
25V572000
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, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Edge SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-vie... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V57... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Edge (2.0L EcoBoost) is suffering from a documented manufacturing defect where coolant ... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant engine intrusion. Improperly built engine. No mechanic will try to fix it based on history... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V54... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Ford has recalled over 2.9 million vehicles, including 2015–2018 Ford Edge models, due to a faulty t... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | When the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who di... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint to report a serious engine defect involving coolant intrusion into th... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V57... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My Ford Edge will lock us out while it is running with the key fob in the car, in the center console... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 20 MPH in a... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Brought vehicle in with check engine light on and vehicle codes P0741 and P1744 appeared. Torque co... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The coils kept popping up check engine light. And turns out it was an injector failing, and cause my... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The defect involves the engine block or cylinder head design, which allows engine coolant to intrude... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Rear window shattered without any warning or contact. Car was not running at the time. |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the inf... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant leak into the cylinders of an ecoboost engine. Coded out. Inspection found that the coolan... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Edge with 119K miles. Issue has been determined to be the known issue of coolant intrusion... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Ford Edge. In late October of 2025 my engine light illuminated. The diagnosis was a P3... |