2018 Ford Edge Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Ford Edge has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 850 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 3 fires, 24 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (472 reports).

7Recalls
850Owner complaints
17Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Edge?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2018 Ford Edge recalls

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

Recall 25V572Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected

The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.

Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid

Recall 25V544Aug 22, 2025499,129 vehicles affected

Some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have a rear brake jounce hose that can rupture and leak brake fluid.

Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement

Recall 22V413Jun 10, 20222,925,968 vehicles affected

A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.

Front Brake Hoses May Rupture, Causing Brake Fluid Leak

Recall 20V469Aug 10, 2020488,594 vehicles affected

Certain Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have front brake hoses that rupture prematurely.

Doors May Open in a Crash, Increasing Injury Risk

Recall 18V612Sep 11, 2018503 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended.

Loose Power Cables Can Arc and Cause a Fire

Recall 18V548Aug 20, 201887 vehicles affected

Some power supply cables at the starter and alternator may not have been properly secured.

Torque Converter May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power

Recall 18V390Jun 11, 201825 vehicles affected

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gas engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

Most common 2018 Ford Edge problems

Problem areas named in the 850 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine472
Engine And Engine Cooling180
Power Train85
Unknown Or Other40
Electrical System38
Back Over Prevention24
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Structure21
Service Brakes21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic19

What owners report

2026-10-29, Engine
Coolant leak into the cylinders which has caused misfires & overheating. Vehicle no longer starts and has a complete engine failure. not even 75,000 miles have been put on the car.
2026-10-24, Engine
The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, violent shaking on cold starts, and a low coolant warning light. A formal inspection has confirmed catastrophic internal coolant intrusion into the cylinders, requiring a complete engine long-block replacement. The official repair estimate from the shop is $9297.30 at 81,320 miles. This failure directly matches the manufacturing defect detailed in Ford TSB 19-2346 and is part of the open NHTSA investigation into 2015-2018 Ford Edge engine power loss. The threat of sudden engine failure while driving presents a severe highway safety hazard.
2026-10-23, Engine
I have a 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Currently the head gasket is cracked and coolant is constantly dripping out under hood. Im constantly running out of coolant and my engine light is on.
2026-10-21, Engine
While driving our 2018 Ford Edge we noticed a sudden loss of power, hesitation, white smoke during operation and a loss of coolant. Vehicle idles poorly and sometimes dies when stopped at stop lights.
2026-10-20, Engine
The 2018 Edge has been having Engine misfires for at least 3 months. Edge has had rough starts in the AMs - Check engine has gone on and off. Two main concerns is that the issue with the 2.0 Eco boost is the coolant intrusion into cylinders causing a whole engine replacement. Currently the 2018 Edge only has 65,723 Miles Ford has quoted the repair at a cost of 11k I was prompted to take vehicle in because when I was driving on the Highway at 65mph the engine gives gives you a message the car is going to overheat - so it will automatically reduce engine power to not crack the engine block but not great when you are travelling at a high rate of speed.

2018 Ford Edge questions

Does the 2018 Ford Edge have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Edge: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Front Brake Hoses May Rupture, Causing Brake Fluid Leak; Doors May Open in a Crash, Increasing Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Edge?

Based on 850 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (472), Engine And Engine Cooling (180), Power Train (85).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford Edge has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Ford Edge years

Other 2018 Ford models