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2017 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 1,374 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Ford Edge, and the model year has 8 recalls[1][2]. The engine group has the most complaints, followed by brakes and power train[3][4][5], so check every open recall by VIN before you buy.
Most reported problems
Owners filed 1,374 complaints with NHTSA for this model year[1]. They are unverified reports. Of these, 26 mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 26 mention injuries, with 0 deaths reported[1]. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Component group | Complaints | Crashes | Median miles at failure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine[3] | 902 | 0 | 73,000 |
| Brakes[4] | 209 | 12 | 81,000 |
| Power train[5] | 148 | 2 | 74,030 |
| Back over prevention (rear camera)[8] | 43 | 1 | 90,000 |
One complaint can name more than one group. Here is what owners describe in the small samples of complaint texts we read.
- Engine. In a sample of 12 complaints, 5 describe the car losing power or stalling, some while driving and some just after starting[3]. Two more describe the engine shutting off or a message to put the car in park and restart[3].
- Power train. In a sample of 12 complaints, 9 name the torque converter, often with noise, warning lights or shuddering[5]. Several of these mention the torque converter recall described below[5].
- Brakes. In a sample of 12 complaints, 8 describe the brake pedal going to the floor or braking being lost[4]. In 4 of them, owners describe brake fluid leaking from a hose or line[4]. Brakes have the most crashes (12) and injuries (9) of the groups listed[4][3][5][9][8][10][11][12].
- Rear camera. In a sample of 12 complaints, 8 describe a blank, black, blue, fuzzy or missing image when reversing[8]. In 5, owners say they were told recall parts were not yet available[8].
Smaller groups include fuel and propulsion (30 complaints[10]), structure (26[11]) and electrical system (26[12]).
Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2017 Edge, newest first[2]. Some also cover other Ford models and years. Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see which ones apply to your car.
- Remedy pending
Rearview camera (25V572). The camera may show a distorted, inverted or blank image in reverse, which can make a crash more likely[13]. Ford's remedy is a free inspection and replacement of the camera if needed. Notification letters are going out in phases, beginning in January 2026 and June 2026[13]. Some owners in the complaint sample said parts were not yet available, so ask your dealer about timing[8]. - Remedy pending
Rear brake hose (25V544). A rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid, which lengthens stopping distance[14]. The remedy is a free inspection and hose replacement, or an adjustment if the hose is not damaged[14]. Some owners in the complaint sample said parts were not yet available[8]. - Shifter cable bushing (22V413). The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission may break down or detach. The car may then not shift into the gear chosen, or may roll after being put in Park[15]. The free fix is a new bushing with a protective cap[15].
- Front brake hose (20V469). Front brake hoses may rupture early and leak brake fluid, which lengthens stopping distance[16]. Dealers replace them with hoses made with a different braid material, free of charge[16].
- Torque converter welds (18V390). This expands recall 17V427 to cover 25 more vehicles[17]. On Edge cars with the 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic, the weld studs may have been poorly welded, and the car could lose the ability to move[17]. Dealers replace the torque converter free of charge[17].
- Torque converter welds (17V427). Welds may have been done poorly on 6,026 vehicles with the 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic[18]. If they fail, the car can lose the ability to move[18]. Dealers replace the torque converter free of charge[18].
- Panoramic roof header (17V205). An improperly welded windshield header on 84 Edge vehicles with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof may reduce side-impact protection[19]. Dealers repair the header free of charge[19].
- Driver air bag (17V123). The driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate, or the cushion may detach[20]. Dealers replace the driver air bag module free of charge[20].
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive type. All use regular gas. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | EPA annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo[6] | 20 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
| FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (alternate listing)[21] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
| FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[22] | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 |
| AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo[23] | 20 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 |
| AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl[24] | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 |
| AWD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo[25] | 17 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 |
All are Automatic (S6). The 2.0L turbo FWD gets 24 combined MPG[6]. The 3.5L AWD gets 19 combined MPG[24].
Safety ratings
NHTSA gives the AWD version 5 stars overall, 5 for frontal, 5 for side and 4 for rollover, with a rollover risk of 15.5%[7]. The FWD version gets the same star ratings, with a rollover risk of 15.4%[26].
Engine and size
EPA lists three engines for the 2017 Edge:
- 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 245 hp[27]
- 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 325 hp[28]
- 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp[29]
Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.
How 2017 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 989 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1,120 | 6 |
| 2009 | 261 | 6 |
| 2010 | 673 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1,803 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1,134 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2,447 | 2 |
| 2014 | 383 | 3 |
| 2015 | 731 | 7 |
| 2016 | 926 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1,374 | 8 |
| 2018 | 846 | 7 |
| 2019 | 772 | 3 |
| 2020 | 325 | 4 |
| 2021 | 114 | 7 |
| 2022 | 133 | 5 |
| 2023 | 23 | 4 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2 |
Among the Edge model years in NHTSA's data, 2017 has the third most complaints at 1,374, behind 2013 with 2,447 and 2011 with 1,803[2]. It has the most recalls, 8, ahead of 7 each for 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2021[2]. For comparison, 2018 has 846 complaints and 2016 has 926[2].
Should you buy a used 2017 Edge?
The 2017 Edge has a fairly high complaint count and more recalls than any other Edge year in our data[1][2]. It also earns 5 stars overall from NHTSA[7][26]. Before buying, run the VIN on NHTSA.gov and ask the seller whether the brake hose and rear camera recalls have been done, since owners in a complaint sample reported parts delays[8]. Ask about the torque converter recall if the car has the 2.0L engine[18]. Ask for service records on engine power loss and brake hoses, and take a test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA has 1,374 complaints[1]. The engine group has the most at 902, then brakes at 209 and power train at 148[3][4][5]. In small samples we read, owners describe power loss, brake pedal failures and torque converter trouble.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls, covering the rear camera, brake hoses, shifter cable bushing, torque converter, roof header and driver air bag[2][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20].
- What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Edge get?
- EPA combined ratings run from 19 to 24 MPG depending on engine and drive[6][24]. The 2.0L turbo FWD gets 24 combined and the 3.5L AWD gets 19 combined[6][24].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 1,374 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (26 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 26 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 902 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 209 complaints name the brakes component group (12 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 81,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 148 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,030). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 43 complaints name the back over prevention component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 82 complaints name the unknown or other component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,220). NHTSA vehicle records
- 30 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,308). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V572, filed September 3, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V544, filed August 22, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V413, filed June 10, 2022: Power Train › Shift Linkage / Cable / Rod. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 20V469, filed August 10, 2020: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V390, filed June 11, 2018: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V427, filed July 6, 2017: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V205, filed March 27, 2017: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V123, filed February 27, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Edge AWD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2017 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 245 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2017 Ford Edge with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 325 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2017 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EDGE 4DR SUV AWD: length 188 in, width 76 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 4,059 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EDGE 4DR SUV FWD: length 188 in, width 76 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 112 in, curb weight 3,911 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov