Complaint volume
756 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2018 Ford Edge Complaints
756 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2018 Ford Edge, grouped by component category.
756 Total complaints
16 Crash reports
3 Fire reports
18 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are engine, engine and engine cooling, power train. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 16 crash reports, 3 fire reports, 18 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 341 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 69,078 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to engine, engine and engine cooling, power train?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2018 Ford Edge?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2018 Ford Edge
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How severe are the 2018 Ford Edge complaints?
16 Crash
3 Fire
18 Injury
0 Fatality
39 Towed
8 Medical attention
What are the most common 2018 Ford Edge complaint categories?
ENGINE 305
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 125
POWER TRAIN 38
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE 28
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22
BACK OVER PREVENTION 16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
STRUCTURE 14
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12
756 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was making a loud noise, driving rough and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and repaired. The independent mechanic performed a spark plug and coil repair; however, the failure persisted. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that engine coolant had leaked into the cylinder and head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 64,000 |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating and there was a liquid swishing sound coming from the dashboard area. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed an engine misfire in cylinder #4, with coolant in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 78,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 78,000 |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Coolant leaking into the cylinders. Repair is a new engine block. Nothing can be done to prevent it. Ford even has a technical service bulletin about the problem but have not recalled the vehicle for the issue. Car has only 82000 miles and is a 2018 and now having to pay for a new engine. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. The dealer replaced the set of lug nuts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 40,000 |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to and unknown recall campaign; however, the VIN needed to be included. The coils were replaced; however, when the vehicle was returned to the dealer a second time no repairs were made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 73,000 |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE | After noticing the car ran rough at start up, the "check engine" light illuminated and white smoke appeared under the vehicle, the car was immediately towed to a Ford dealership. Because of the smell and white smoke, it was known that this issue was with the antifreeze/coolant for the vehicle. Once towed and checked out, the service provider found coolant had leaked between cylinders 2 and 3. This was caused by a leaking head gasket and/or faulty design of the engine's coolant system. Because of the leakage, the service department of the Ford dealership contacted me and told me that I would need the long block replaced and it is costing me $4,723.66 to repair a problem that was a manufacturing issue. This issue is a safety concern because the leakage causes the engine to overheat and either shut down or catch fire from the coolant being in the wrong spot. Thankfully, my family is unharmed because I noticed the issue, but this is something that should be repaired. The vehicle only has 75,000 miles on it as a 2018. The standard warranty was expired, but the vehicle should be able to last longer than this mileage without having an engine replaced. This is a well known issue with this vehicle, as a Technicians Service Bulletin has bee made for it. Due to the safety issues, I believe that Ford should be responsible for this cost and a recall should be made to ensure the safety of Ford Edge drivers. I know that other models of Ford vehicles have been recalled and are experiencing the same problems. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | My vehicle has the 2.0 Ecoboost 2018 engine has developed a misfire in the number 2 cylinder. Vehicle is at a Ford dealership engine block has a manufactured defect coolant leaking into cylinder. I purchased lifetime power train warranty no Ford is trying to refuse to repair because. I performed some of the oil changes on the vehicle. Oil has nothing to do with the defective engine block or head on the engine. Ford is very much aware that there is an issue with the 2.0 Ecoboost engine and has fell to do anything for consumers. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the temperature gauge increased rose to an elevated level. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant and water intrusion in cylinder #3, which caused the engine failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,800. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 48,800 |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling rough with an abnormal amount of smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that after the engine had warmed up, the rough idling ceased; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had intruded into the engine block and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 76,000 |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and coming to a complete stop, the heater started blowing cold air. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the oil. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a second dealer, Groove Ford (10039 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112), who diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine oil. The second dealer determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 55,000 |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a misfire on cylinder #4. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the head gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 65,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 65,000 |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled rough, and the contact observed white smoke coming from the exhaust. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine causing damage to the engine and a misfire in cylinder #4. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 107,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 107,000 |
| Dec 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2.0 Ecoboost complete failure Engine thermostat failure | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE | The vehicle would run rough and falter upon cold start. The "check engine" light activated. The code indicated a misfire in cylinder #2 "permanent". The local Ford Dealership diagnosed the issue and informed me that coolant was getting into the cylinder and could eventually cause the engine to fail and pose a safety issue. The vehicle probably had 74,000 or less when I first noticed the symptoms. Initially, I replaced all the ignition coils and spark plugs, but it did not resolve the issue. At time of engine replacement, the vehicle had 76,195 miles on the odometer. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford edge is needing an engine replacement. This is related to a technical service bulletin that Ford motor company released in December of 2019. TSB, 19-2346 and TSB22-2229. I am still covered under an extended warranty and powertrain warranty but they warranty companies are telling me because I had one oil change laps by 1,900 miles that it is not covered under warranty. Regardless, if it is covered under warranty or not, this should be something that Ford motor company pays for. Considering it is a known issue, there are open class action, lawsuits, and open forms about these recalls that haven't yet been called recalls. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a rough start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC Code: P0301 was retrieved. The dealer determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19-2208. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Service Campaign. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,570. | Crash: No Fire: No | 48,570 |
| Nov 2023 | WHEELS | The lug nuts are bulging and won't come off which as needed then the wheel can't as well. Just had new tires put on which the shop had to destroy one to get the wheel off. If a flat tire occurred I would not be able to take off a wheel and change it. I have heard this is a problem on the design for many Ford vehicles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | coolant leak into engine cylinders 2018 Ford edge ecoboost engine ford dealer said vin # not under recall but know design flaw across the board with engine | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was losing coolant, but there was no evidence of a coolant leak. Additionally, the defroster was not operating as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, AutoNation Ford Torrance (3111 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA 90505), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty but might assist with paying 40 to 60 percent of the cost of the repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 54,000 |
| Nov 2023 | CHILD SEAT | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge with a Maxi Cosi car set, Model Name: Magellan Lift Fit, Model Number: CC280GCB installed. The contact stated that while her daughter was using the car seat, she was able to open the chest clip. The contact stated that her daughter leaned forward, and the chest clip opened without pushing the button. The manufacturer was contacted, and a replacement harness was provided, but the owner was unable to change the part. The VIN was not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | ENGINE | Ford Dealership did an inspection due to check engine light being on and found Ford Edge 2018 needs a new engine due to coolant leaking into cylinders and pistons failing. The 2018 Ford Edge has 83,000 miles on it and is 5 years old and no longer under warranty. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was chugging. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the following day, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 56,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact also stated that the engine had been idling roughly and consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and a failed engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,500. The VIN was unavailable. | Crash: No Fire: No | 76,500 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion to engine, causing thick white smoke from exhaust . Engine light on . Causing spark plugs to be replaced . Having to replace coolant weekly in vehicle | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated on several occasions. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road for approximately 10 minutes and then restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 66,000 |