2017 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1386 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (712), Engine And Engine Cooling (266), Service Brakes (233).
Key takeaways
- 1386 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 26 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 712 | 51% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 266 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 233 | 17% |
| Power Train | 149 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 109 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 83 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 43 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 2% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 2% |
| Structure | 26 | 2% |
| Steering | 24 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-05
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost VIN: [XXX] NHTSA Service Request: XXX I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has experienced recurring overheating problems, including at highway speeds. Multiple diagnost...
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
My car abruptly displayed the message “engine coolant over temperature” and refused to drive. I had it towed and the cost to fix is significant. However when looking up recalls for this particular vehicle, I found that an investigation has been opened to potentially reach a recall decision regarding this exact issue. T...
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
Vehicle was using coolant, engine overheating warning, whole vehicle violently shaking, could not accelerate/loss of power, got diagnosed with coolant intrusion on cylinder 1
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More for the 2017 Ford Edge
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.