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

Engine complaints lead the list with 605 out of 846 on file. Power train comes next with 83. See the problems section above.

Does the 2018 Ford Edge have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this year. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Ford Edge?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2018 Ford Edge reliable?

The record shows 846 owner complaints, with the engine group named most often. These are unverified reports and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check.

Is 2018 a good year for the Ford Edge?

See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2018 beside the other years. It is generated from NHTSA data.

2018 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 846 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Ford Edge^[1]. The engine group is named in 605 of them^[2].

846owner complaints^[1]

7recalls^[3]

19–24MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Engine. 605 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a check engine light that leads to a dealer saying the engine needs replacing. Some tell of coolant leaks, an engine that shut off while driving, and a repeat failure after a repair.
Power train. 83 complaints^[6]. Owners describe rough, jerky gear changes and a car that slows down when they press the gas to pass. One owner found grease thrown around a front axle boot.
Unknown or other. 40 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single component group.
Electrical system. 37 complaints^[8]. Owners describe batteries that keep going flat, headlights that look dim, and an instrument panel that goes dark at random.
Brakes. 33 complaints^[9]. Owners describe brakes that grab hard at low speed, and some wait a long time for repair parts.
Back over prevention. 24 complaints^[10].
Fuel and propulsion system. 22 complaints^[11].
Structure. 20 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Edge is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (25V572), September 2025. About 1,456,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (25V544), August 2025. About 499,129 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod (22V413), June 2022. About 2,925,968 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes (20V469), August 2020. About 488,594 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (18V612), September 2018. About 503 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Electrical System › Starter Assembly (18V548), August 2018. About 87 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter (18V390), June 2018. About 25 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	20 / 29 / 24	$2,800
Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[20]	17 / 26 / 20	$3,350
Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[21]	21 / 29 / 24	$2,800
Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[22]	20 / 27 / 23	$2,900
Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[23]	17 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Edge AWD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[24]	17 / 24 / 20	$3,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	15.5%
SUV FWD^[25]	5	5	5	4	15.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[26]	245 hp
2018 Ford Edge with 2.7L 6-cylinder^[27]	325 hp
2018 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[28]	280 hp

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Edge model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[3].

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

NHTSA's counts for the Edge show 846 complaints and 7 recalls for 2018^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 7 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (23) and the most are for 2013 (2,447)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 Edge?

The complaint record for this year is dominated by one group, with 605 complaints naming the engine out of 846 in all^[1]^[2]. The power train group is a distant second with 83 complaints^[6]. NHTSA also lists 7 recalls for this year^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so they show where owners ran into trouble and not how often it happens. If you are shopping for one, check the engine history and ask what repairs were done.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Edge?: Engine complaints lead the list with 605 out of 846 on file^[1]^[2]. Power train comes next with 83^[6]. See the problems section above.
Does the 2018 Ford Edge have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one.
What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Ford Edge?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2018 Ford Edge reliable?: The record shows 846 owner complaints, with the engine group named most often^[1]^[2]. These are unverified reports and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check.
Is 2018 a good year for the Ford Edge?: See the by-year comparison on this page to set 2018 beside the other years. It is generated from NHTSA data.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Edge

2010 673 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 1,803 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 2,447 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 383 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2016 926 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 this page
2019 772 complaints, 3 recalls
2020 325 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Edge

Other Ford models from 2018

2018 Ford Escape 1,820 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Ford Explorer 737 complaints, 7 recalls
2018 Ford Focus 837 complaints, 7 recalls
2018 Ford Mustang 196 complaints, 3 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2018: small suvs

2018 Hyundai Tucson 399 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Jeep Compass 946 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 Land Rover Range Rover 133 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 87 complaints, 12 recalls
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 93 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 Nissan Pathfinder 78 complaints, 3 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 846 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Ford Edge (17 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 24 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
605 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
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
83 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
40 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 7,400). NHTSA vehicle records
37 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
33 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,870). NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,000). 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 18V612, filed September 11, 2018: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V548, filed August 20, 2018: Electrical System › Starter Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V390, filed June 11, 2018: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter. NHTSA recall database
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 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 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 / 23 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, 2018 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 245 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Ford Edge with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 325 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and fuel economy