Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 19 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Ford Edge

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Ford Edge

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Ford Edge

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Edge needs more recall homework, Edge has more complaint activity, Edge has more severity reports and Edge has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Ford Edge 2018 Ford Edge Difference
Total recalls 3 7 Edge has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 699 755 Edge has 56 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 7 / 1 / 4 / 0 16 / 3 / 18 / 0 Edge has 25 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 199 142 Edge has 57 more communications
Recall completion reports 17 35 Edge has 18 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jun 27, 2025 Sep 4, 2025 Edge has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 Similar
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Engine And Engine Cooling
  • Power Train
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 19 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $3,150 Edge about $300 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Ford Edge

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Ford Edge

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and engine and engine cooling repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Ford Edge

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Ford Edge

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show