2017 Ford Edge · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

205owner reports
81,000median miles
$1,050median quote
12involved a crash

Newest report Sep 6, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

205 of the 1,319 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 205 reports

grinding or squealing

pulsing or shaking when braking

pedal goes soft or to the floor

pads or rotors replaced early

a brake warning light

the car did not stop in time

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the caliper (7 reports), the master cylinder (6 reports), the pads and rotors (5 reports) and the ABS module (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

25V-544Aug 22, 2025

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

20V-469Aug 10, 2020

Service Brakes

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Edge

PE24-027opened Oct 3, 2024

Brakes · model years 2015 to 2017

Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure. Closed oct 30, 2025, led to recall 25V-544.

NHTSA summary

On October 3, 2024, NHTSAâs Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate instances of rear brake hose ruptures causing a sudden and unexpected loss of braking in model year (MY) 2015-2017 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The complaints allege that, without warning, the vehicle lost its ability to brake causing an unanticipated increase in the vehicleâs stopping distance. The complaints also allege that, prior to the rear brake hose rupture event, the vehicle had been serviced under recall 20V-469. Recall 20V469 involved MY 2015-2018 Ford Edge and MY 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles which may experience front brake hose ruptures causing increased brake pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration. Ford identified the cause of this safety defect as a consistent localized failure of the internal reinforcement braid of the brake hose due to cyclic fatigue via tensile/bending and torsional inputs during suspension and steering articulations. Ford also identified that only 88% of suspension articulation was utilized on the front brake hose test rig during life cycle testing. These findings, along with ODIâs identification of an emerging trend involving rear brake hose ruptures, prompted the opening of this investigation. ODI identified 64 Vehicle Owners Questionnaires related to this investigation, 2 involving a crash. These consumers were interviewed and reported experiencing sudden loss of braking ab

What owners paid

14 of the 205 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $1,750.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 50,000 and 107,000 miles, from the 89 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Passenger side rear brake line rupture causing loss of braking during normal driving. No warning lamps or indication of failure prior to loss of braking. Defective part is available for inspection as of 7/16/25. No one needs to confirm issue as it was necessary to repair in order to safely drive vehicle. I purchased replacement brake line and performed necessary repairs. No one has inspected repair.”
Filed Jul 16, 2025

“Applied the brakes at a red light brake pedal went to the floor was a few blocks from home got home found right rear brake hose ruptured and brake fluid leaking out”
Filed May 22, 2025

“Fall of 2024 my right/rear brake line blew. March 3rd 2025 the left/rear brake line blew. Left with no brakes both times and costly repairs. Called my Ford dealer and they said there is no recalls. My mechanic said that both break line failed. There were no warning signs either time. Very scary and dangerous!”
Filed Mar 10, 2025

“On multiple occasions, the climate control system cuts out causing no defrost, the wipers stop working, and while driving the rear brake line failed which almost caused an accident. Ford stated it was outside of the warranty however the vehicle is driven only on streets and seems like a strange failure.”
Filed Feb 27, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 12 of 205 reports involved a crash and 9 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.