Ford
Ford Edge years to avoid
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 and 2019. Best years: 2021, 2023 and 2024.
The 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ford Edge draw the most owner complaints for their age: 2017 has 1,363 complaints (136 for each year on the road), 2018 has 832 complaints (92 for each year on the road) and 2019 has 768 complaints (96 for each year on the road), against a median of 45 a year across the 11 model years old enough to judge. The most reported problem on the 2017 is overheating (751 reports).
- 5,532complaints
- 27recall campaigns
- 9model years with a page
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Pick your model year
Owner complaints on file for each year.
Years to avoid
2017
Most reported: overheating (751 reports, median 71,000 miles) and misfire (716 reports, median 72,000 miles).
2018
Most reported: overheating (517 reports, median 73,000 miles) and misfire (488 reports, median 73,000 miles).
2019
Most reported: transmission shudder (277 reports, median 70,000 miles) and overheating (101 reports, median 60,000 miles).
Best years
2021
Most reported: infotainment (26 reports, median 35,000 miles) and transmission shudder (19 reports).
2023
Too few complaints for a page of its own.
2024
Too few complaints for a page of its own.
Complaints for each year on the road
Each model year's NHTSA complaints divided by the calendar years it has been on sale, counting this one (a 2018 model has had 9). Older cars have had longer to collect complaints, so raw totals flatter the new ones. Blue bars are the years to avoid.
Within one model, sales change less from year to year than they do between models, so a jump here is mostly a jump in problems. The call: the years to avoid are the (up to three) highest at 1.5 times the model's median rate or more, and the best are the (up to three) lowest at two thirds of it or less, from 2016 on.
Guide How much should a years-to-avoid list decide? What these lists get wrong
At a glance
- Where the complaints sit
- The 2017 has the most complaints of any Ford Edge year here: 1,363 of 5,532 (25%).
- Problem across the years
- The top problem moves around from year to year. Overheating leads in 3 of the 9 model years and has the most reports overall, 1,778. Pooled across the years, half of the 1,094 owners who gave a mileage for overheating were under about 72,000 miles.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 3% of Ford Edge complaints report a crash, a fire or an injury, against 6% for the typical vehicle on this site. The highest share is on the 2022, 15 of its 131 complaints.
- Recalls on the top problem
- None of the 7 model years where owners report overheating has a recall on the same system.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 1,078, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 765 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
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Second generation
| Year | Complaints | A year | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 727 | 61 | 7 | Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (133) | 51,000 |
| 2016 | 914 | 83 | 7 | Engine overheats or leaks coolant (309) | 64,000 |
| 2017 avoid | 1,363 | 136 | 8 | Engine overheats or leaks coolant (751) | 70,000 |
| 2018 avoid | 832 | 92 | 7 | Engine overheats or leaks coolant (517) | 70,000 |
| 2019 avoid | 768 | 96 | 3 | Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (277) | 64,000 |
| 2020 | 318 | 45 | 4 | Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (106) | 64,000 |
| 2021 best | 111 | 18 | 7 | Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (26) | 44,000 |
| 2022 | 131 | 26 | 5 | Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (31) | 63,000 |
Model years with too few complaints for a page of their own: 2023 (22), 2024 (44).
Year by year
2022 Ford Edge
131 owner complaints, 26 for each year on the road (0.6 times the model median). Most reported: transmission shudder (31 reports, median 86,000 miles), infotainment (26 reports, median 60,000 miles) and transmission failure (12 reports, median 87,000 miles). 9 reports involved a crash and 15 people were hurt. 5 recalls, including 26V-124 on the backup camera and 25V-315 on the backup camera.
2021 Ford Edge best
111 owner complaints, 18 for each year on the road (0.4 times the model median). Most reported: infotainment (26 reports, median 35,000 miles) and transmission shudder (19 reports). 4 reports involved a crash and 1 person was hurt. 7 recalls, including 26V-124 on the backup camera and 25V-315 on the backup camera.
2020 Ford Edge
318 owner complaints, 45 for each year on the road (1.0 times the model median). Most reported: transmission shudder (106 reports, median 78,000 miles), transmission failure (27 reports, median 65,898 miles) and infotainment (27 reports, median 60,000 miles). 12 reports involved a crash and 15 people were hurt. 4 recalls, including 21V-011 on the transmission and drivetrain and 20V-550 on the transmission and drivetrain.
2019 Ford Edge avoid
768 owner complaints, 96 for each year on the road (2.1 times the model median). Most reported: transmission shudder (277 reports, median 70,000 miles), overheating (101 reports, median 60,000 miles) and stalling (88 reports, median 57,000 miles). 7 reports involved a crash and 4 people were hurt. 3 recalls, including 20V-550 on the transmission and drivetrain and 25V-442 on the backup camera.
2018 Ford Edge avoid
832 owner complaints, 92 for each year on the road (2.0 times the model median). Most reported: overheating (517 reports, median 73,000 miles), misfire (488 reports, median 73,000 miles) and engine failure (209 reports, median 70,000 miles). 17 reports involved a crash and 24 people were hurt. 7 recalls, including 25V-572 on the backup camera and 25V-544 on the brakes.
2017 Ford Edge avoid
1,363 owner complaints, 136 for each year on the road (3.0 times the model median). Most reported: overheating (751 reports, median 71,000 miles), misfire (716 reports, median 72,000 miles) and engine failure (318 reports, median 68,363 miles). 26 reports involved a crash and 26 people were hurt. 8 recalls, including 25V-572 on the backup camera and 25V-544 on the brakes.
2016 Ford Edge
914 owner complaints, 83 for each year on the road (1.8 times the model median). Most reported: overheating (309 reports, median 80,000 miles), misfire (292 reports, median 78,000 miles) and brake wear (157 reports, median 70,000 miles). 17 reports involved a crash and 19 people were hurt. 7 recalls, including 25V-572 on the backup camera and 25V-544 on the brakes.
2015 Ford Edge
727 owner complaints, 61 for each year on the road (1.3 times the model median). Most reported: brake wear (133 reports, median 87,000 miles), stalling (88 reports, median 10,000 miles) and misfire (81 reports, median 80,000 miles). 18 reports involved a crash and 17 people were hurt. 7 recalls, including 25V-544 on the brakes and 20V-469 on the brakes.
2014 Ford Edge
368 owner complaints, 28 for each year on the road (0.6 times the model median). Most reported: infotainment (68 reports, median 92,485 miles), brake wear (64 reports, median 69,000 miles) and stalling (33 reports, median 45,000 miles). 14 reports involved a crash and 10 people were hurt. 3 recalls, including 20V-692 on the transmission and drivetrain and 15V-005 on the fuel system.
Recalls that cover several model years
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Compare the Edge with its rivals
Side by side over the model years both have on file: what owners complain about, the mileage problems start at, recalls, investigations and crash reports.
- Edge vs Ford Escape2014 to 2022
Questions
What Ford Edge years should you avoid?
The 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ford Edge draw the most owner complaints for their age: 2017 has 1,363 complaints (136 for each year on the road), 2018 has 832 complaints (92 for each year on the road) and 2019 has 768 complaints (96 for each year on the road), against a median of 45 a year across the 11 model years old enough to judge. The most reported problem on the 2017 is overheating (751 reports).
What are the best years for the Ford Edge?
The 2021, 2023 and 2024 draw the fewest complaints for their age: 2021 has 111 (18 a year), 2023 has 22 (6 a year) and 2024 has 44 (15 a year). Model years before 2016 aren't called best, because complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads and their counts run short.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Edge?
Overheating, with 1,778 reports across the 9 model years that have a page here. It's the single most reported problem on the 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How many recalls does the Ford Edge have?
27 recall campaigns cover the Ford Edge model years 2014 to 2022 on this site. The widest, 20V-469 on the brakes, covers 4 model years.
How many Ford Edge complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
3% of them, against 6% for the typical vehicle on this site. The 2022 has the highest share.
Is there a recall for overheating on the Ford Edge?
No. None of the 7 model years where owners report it has one on the same system.