Most-reported problems

Across 784 owner complaints filed on the 2018 Ford Edge

• Engine54%
• Engine and Engine Cooling22%
• Power Train10%
• Unknown or Other5%
• Electrical System5%
• Service Brakes4%

Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns issued by the manufacturer

• 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 automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

  Campaign 18V390000

• 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 than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

  Campaign 18V612000

• 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 starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

  Campaign 18V548000

• 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.

  Campaign 20V469000