2018 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 852 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (473), Engine And Engine Cooling (180), Power Train (83).
Key takeaways
- 852 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 473 | 56% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 180 | 21% |
| Power Train | 83 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 3% |
| Structure | 20 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 18 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Ford Edge
GarageDex's verified specs for this car. Each Buy button searches Amazon for that exact part.
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-05
One October 9, 2026, I took the my 2018 Ford Edge to the dealership (odometer reading 59,414 miles) because the check engine light was on. They performed a service to replace three spark plugs. About one day later, the check engine light came back on. I took the car back to the dealership service (odometer 59,678 mi) ...
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine experienced sudden loss of power due to internal coolant leak resulting in engine overheating while driving at approximately 55 MPH. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or th...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine and the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2018 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.