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2018 Ford Edge

Engine complaints dominate the 2018 Ford Edge

Engine-related complaints dominate owner reports for this model, with the most common symptom being headlights that owners describe as too dim to illuminate road markings in wet or ambient-lit conditions. Engine and engine cooling issues are the second most reported area, followed by powertrain and brake concerns. Together these four areas account for nearly all complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 53%
Owners report that low-beam headlights are too weak to illuminate road markings such as centerlines when driving on wet roads or near ambient lighting like street lights. · 1 fire · 1 crash
Engine And Engine Cooling0 22%
Owners report recurring cylinder misfire error codes and express concern that coolant may be leaking into the engine block, which they associate with the risk of total engine failure.
Power Train safety 10%
Owners report the transmission hesitates between gears and then slams into gear with a sudden jolt described as feeling like a rear-end collision. · 2 crash · 4 injured
Service Brakes safety 5%
Owners report that the brakes feel overly sensitive and grab abruptly at low speeds, particularly after the vehicle has been sitting overnight, causing occupants to lurch forward from minimal pedal pressure. · 3 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 4%
33 reports (4% of complaints), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury. Verify the lights and electronics all work as expected.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 765 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.