2017 Ford Edge
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,361
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 1,361 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1,119 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2013 | 2,445 |
| 2014 | 382 |
| 2015 | 724 |
| 2016 | 919 |
| 2017 | 1,361 |
| 2018 | 833 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2020 | 321 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
51% · 696 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Component Failure: Engine - I am reporting a dangerous engine defect in my 2017 Ford Edge which involves the 2.0L EcoBoost I4 F DOHC 14v engine. My vehicle has experienced total engine failure due to coolant leaking into the engine cylinders.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
2017 Ford Edge started generating codes for misfires on Cylinder #2. The recommendation was to replace all spark plugs and ignition coils. This work was performed and the code was cleared. In a few days the same code re-appeared.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Engine and engine cooling
19% · 260 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and exhaust system.
Service brakes
17% · 231 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
NHTSA should investigate the potential for sudden failure of the brake pedal bracket mounted on the engine compartment bulkhead on Ford vehicles that utilize the CJ5Z-7825557-ab moulding.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-13
Power train
11% · 148 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.
Back over prevention
3% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2017Complaint volume 1,361 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-05-18Structure17V205000 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.
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2017-06-16Air bags17V123000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
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2017-08-25Power train17V427000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion 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 or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
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2018-07-05Power train18V390000 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. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2).
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2021-05-13Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic20V469000 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.
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2024-10-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-30 Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
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Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic25V544000 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. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 696 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 260 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 231 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V544000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 17V205000 · Structure
- Recall 17V123000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V427000 · Power train
- Recall 18V390000 · Power train
- Recall 20V469000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V413000 · Power train
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2017 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford Edge is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.