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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | Engine light came on and took 2018 Edge to mechanic. Diagnostic indicated misfiring of piston 2 and 3. Started by changing the spark plugs. Light came back on within a few days. Took car to Ford dealer and they indicated that coolant was leaking into cylinder 2 and 3 and that it could result in engine failure if not repaired including risk of a firer. Engine failure on the wrong roadway (i.e. busy urban interstate highway) could result in catastrophic engine failure and risk injury and loss of life. Given the volume of similar complaints for coolant leakage into cylinders, the probability of engine failure and its consequences should be enough to require a mandatory recall. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | coolant leak and head gasket failure | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was sputtering and vibrating, followed by the engine power being reduced. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that cylinder #2 had misfired due to coolant leaking into the engine. The spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The failure persisted and the vehicle was returned to the certified mechanic who then determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 54,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Last July my check engine light came on giving us a P0302 code. We had the spark plugs changed. It went away for a week then came back on with the same code. We had the coil packs changed. Same thing. Went away for a week then returned. Now dealership is saying they want $9,000+ to replace time engine for an issue that has been known to Ford since 2010 with this engine.with less than 70,000 miles on it, white smoke is pouring out of my car, the engine is overheating and coolant is leaking. I’m told that this can cause a fire or worse, a wreck. I have children that I transport daily in this vehicle seeing how it’s our only means of transportation and we dont have the money to replace the engine much less buy a replacement vehicle. Ford needs to be held accountable for selling these faulty cars, putting families in danger and fix these issues NOW!!! Why wait for someone to die before they actually take a stand and fix their issue when they know thousands of customers are having the exact same issues. Such a disappointment! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as needed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 46,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 46,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | We bought a new 2018 Ford edge with eco boost paid for the extra extended warranty …this pass Oct coolant is now leaking into the number 2 cylinder now the fix is a new engine which is 9000 and Ford only covering 3000 of it. Luckily husband is a me and knew to park the car until we got it into Ford for diagnosis. The engine can lock up at any time who’s to know when Would not be a good outcome on the highway Much less the shady deals of Ford not covering engines and selling them knowing this design flaw is their doing Who sticks up for the little people buying their 40000 cars and have no recourse | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that he had noticed a crack in the rear tail light bar located at the top edge of the hatchback liftgate. The contact stated that he had not hit any objects and had not noticed any impact marks. The contact stated that the crack was located in the middle of the tail light bar. The contact stated that when it rains the hatchback tail light fills with water and the contact was concerned that the water intrusion could lead to a short circuit. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear tail light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 80,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle had overheated and vibrated uncontrollably. Once the contact pulled to the side the vehicle had became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a gasket between cylinder 2 and 3 that had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 91000. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 91,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | Check engine light on misfire, replaced spark plugs and coil check engine light returned. Air pockets found in coolant. Check engine light back on with P0303 coolant test found coolant in cylinder 3 Ford is telling me I need a new motor - TSB 22-2229 Related to the concern. After doing research I found that there is a recall on my engine same year same motor size. Why is my Vehicle not covered under this recall??? Ford is not helping in anyway! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | On July 8 2023 my check engine light came on and I took Edge to my trusted mechanic. He stated I needed a new engine. I had Edge towed to George Wall Ford where they indicated I needed a new engine. I contacted Ford and they stated I would have to foot the bill. I searched the web and found numerous individuals experienced same issue and there was a class action lawsuit filed in California which I joined. Please see attachments. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | WHEELS | I'm [XXX] and I brought my Ford Edge to Lucas ford on Columbus Road in Burlington, NJ 08016 for Lube and a Tire Rotation. After an hour they said the Ford Edges wheel lugs were swollen and could not be removed under normal conditions. They wanted $300.00 to replace nuts, and with the same ones from FORD. I thought this was a scam and did not have the car dealer replace them. I researched the problem and found it was true and that FORD could care less about it. I tried to remove one nut at home and spent two hours on it and could not remove it. FORD should replace all there defective parts now. As i said I'm [XXX] and if i have a tire blow out on the road, how do remove iot and install the spare? How about a recall on the wheel lug nuts!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the TPMS randomly became inoperable. The contact continued to receive random false notifications and alerts. The contact stopped and checked the tires on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted by mail, and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 52,839. | Crash: No Fire: No | 52,839 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to overheat. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that coolant was added to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an intendent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 47,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | June 2023 the coolant started disappearing from the coolant tank. The vehicle was checked by a licensed mechanic and the coolant is leaking into the engine cylinders only. Nowhere else is it leaking. By it leaking into the cylinders, it is causing the car to misfire, This will lead to a car fire or a seized engine. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, therefore is parked. Ford should have recalled this turbo engine but has failed to do so or do anything about it. There are thousands of people with this problem, 3 in my community, several lawsuits around the USA. I need transportation for my family and to get to work. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | Ford dealer verified an independent auto repair shop diagnostic conclusion of coolant intrusion in cylinder 1. Ford has issues TSP 22-2229 regarding same issue with an open campaign. The vehicle exhibits low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and runs rough with an illuminated check engine light. The dealer confirmed it is "206" diagnostic condition code. At normal engine operating temperature, the cooling system was set to 20 PSI for 5 hours and the pressure dropped more than 4 PSI. Per the dealer, a customer case number was opened with Ford. Vehicle age: 5 years, 10 months. Mileage 39,536. Ford Customer Care offered to cover 40% off the repair cost. Offer was accepted. Dealer noted the following repairs: Removed the spark plugs, used a borescope and found coolant has entered the cylinders. Removed then engine and replaced the long block assembly using all of the approved ford gasket removers, parts cleaners, shampoo and metal surface prep wipes to clean all related mating surfaces per the workshop service manual. Also replaced all other related seals, gaskets and non-reusable hardware and re-installed all components removed for repairs in the reverse order of removal and referring to TSB 22-2229. Vacuum filled colling system and filled engine with oil. Hooked up IDS and cleared all DTCS verifying they didn't come back. Cleared KAM valves of the PCM, and ran a misfire monitor profile correction relearn. Road tested the vehicle 20 miles to verify repairs. The system is now operating normally at this time." Also, the "tech found car to have original battery and negative terminal was seized to negative post. Removed and replaced battery. Performed a BMS reset. Road test vehicle. All systems okay at this time." I attempted to upload the repair invoices and it would not allow me to do so. I had to delete the pdfs in order to proceed. I can provide this information upon request. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | In July 2023, I had to refill my anti freeze just one week after service. My dash lit up regarding the problem. Today, October 2023, same situation. Both situations required about 36 oz of antifreeze. In checking online I noticed this reference number indicating numerous problems like this in 2016-2018 Ford Edge. [XXX] In contacting Ron at Ford Motor Co ([XXX] ), he stated that Ford has no recall for this situation. He referred me to you. Any info on what I can do. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | engine malfunction, loose engine power. It will fail to accelerate some times. It has been ispected by the ford dealership and the problem has been confirmed by them. Check engine on. Ford Motor company has a recall on the ford edge 2015-2018. Attached you will find the TSB # 19-2208 from ford in which describe the issues for the recall. Even though my car is showing the exact same malfunction, ford is telling me that my specific vin # is not on the recall and that I need to replace the engine for $ 6,000.00. What I do not understand is how if the vehicle has the same malfunction as the recall and it has been confirmed by Ford that its the same safety issue my vehicle will not be included in the recall. I'm writing NHTS as recomended by ford to see if someone can help me with this issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. An ODB scanner retrieved the code for a misfire in cylinder #3. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that coolant intrusion into the engine cylinder was a common failure for similar model vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was provided a case number and the contact was referred to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,500. | Crash: No Fire: No | 96,500 |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Ford Edge SEL with a 2.0 L engine and 63,550 miles. The EcoBoost engine has coolant intrusion into the cylinders due to a design flaw in the engine where the head gasket fails. Ford has a TSB bulletin (TSB 19-2346) they sent out that requires a new engine replacement for this issue. This issue has been present in 2015-2018 Ford edge and occurs usually when the warranty expires. This relates to safety in that the engine can fail or catch fire. I took it in to a Ford dealer and they said I would need an engine replacement costing $8,100. My car has not been inspected by the manufacturer but I called them and was told that they had no program available to help me. I did contact the dealer I purchased the use car from and they said they couldn't do anything to help me. The MIL (check engine light) came on 2 weeks after I purchased the car from the dealer and when I checked under the hood I found the coolant reservoir empty. I now have payments on a car that needs an engine replacement for $8,100. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | Eco boost engine is less than four years old and coolant leaked into engine. This should never happen on a four year old vehicle. Ford put out a “bulletin” on this, not a recall, but never informed me of it directly. When we contacted Ford told us we were out of luck. Cost me 7k to fix. Internet says this is happening way more often than it should be. My mechanic told me this should only happen to vehicles with hundreds of thousands of miles. He was as stunned as we were. This could have killed me. I’m fortunate that I decided to have it looked at. The cost was significant, but my life is worth more. A recall should be triggered. Ford knows it, lawyers know it, the Feds should know it too. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormal sound then lost motive power. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 92,000 |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on. The warning was a cylinder 2 misfire. The fix is an engine replacement. I called Ford. They acknowledged a coolant leakage problem. They said there was no recall but would offer "assistance". I was told to limit driving until repair as the engine will stall at any time. This problem happened shy of 68,000 miles (shortly after warranty expiration). | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was idling rough. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 79,000 |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was hesitant to turn on. The contact also heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and the contact was informed that a coolant leak was the cause for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,678. | Crash: No Fire: No | 88,678 |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | Month of August had my grandkids in the vehicle and my vehicle stalled out in the middle of traffic because it has a coolant leak. I only have a little over 70,000 miles on my 2018 Ford Edge. It is an internal coolant leak. Because it's not leaking on the ground. My understanding you are having a lot of this problem. I also understand that this could catch the vehicle on fire. My son is an auto mechanic and he said y'all are having a lot of problems with this with these vehicles I have to use an old truck for transportation now I am having back problems and hip problems. Please help because I don't have this kind of money to put in a vehicle that has this problem this early in with this low mileage. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |