2018 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 70owner reports
- 73,000median miles
- $8,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
671 of the 832 complaints on this car are about the engine. 70 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 70 reports
Stalling on other Edge years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (17 reports), the ignition coil or plugs (14 reports) and the battery (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the engine cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
All 7 recalls on the 2018 Ford Edge, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Edge
Loss of motive power. Open.
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.
What owners paid
28 of the 70 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,958 to $9,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,107 and 88,000 miles, from the 35 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Engine misfires when driving. The cause is coolant intrusion. Loss of power when driving. Rough idling. Very dangerous to drive. Diagnosed by a ford certified dealership. No symptoms prior to the problem. Vehicle is available for inspection.”
Filed Jul 9, 2026
“Original transmission failed at 83,000km. August 2023. Replacement FORD crated transmission and new cooler installed at FORD dealership for a cost of approx $11,000 Canadian dollars failed 25 months later. Oct 2025. FORD would not honour 36 month advertised replacement parts warranty. Car was not abused and driven by retiree.”
Filed Oct 15, 2025
“Check engine light came on and car stalled. The fault was a misfire in cylinder 2 and 3. When I checked vehicle out coolant was low and coolant leaked into cylinder. Checked online and saw thousands of complaints for the same thing”
Filed Jul 22, 2025
“The engine overheated and shut down on the freeway. Car was taken to dealer and was diagnosed with coolant leaking into the block. Recommended repair complete motor replacement. Upon research this is a problem with all cars having this particular motor design. I feel this is a safety defect that could result in a car fire while traveling and should be repaired by the manufacturer.”
Filed Sep 23, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 70 reports involved a crash. 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 517 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 488 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 209 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 32 reports