Owners have filed 800 safety complaints about the 2018 Ford Edge with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.
Complaints for this vehicle report 17 crashes, 3 fires, 24 injuries. No deaths have been reported.
Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2018 Ford Edge, engine & cooling issues stand far above everything else.
"Yes, cracked cylinder wall. Coolant into engine. Known problem -The 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine is known for a critical design defect where coolant leaks into the cylinders due to a cracked cylinder wall or head gasket failure. This typically requires a full short-block or long-block engine replacement,"
"The check engine light came on and the repair shop used a scope to verify that there is coolant leaking into the engine. The only repair offered is to replace the engine. We did not notice any warning signs prior to the check engine light illuminating."
For most vehicles, complaint volume spikes early and tapers off. The 2018 Ford Edge inverts that curve — filings peaked in 2024, 6 years after the model year.
Across the Ford Edge model years we track, the 2013 has the most complaints on file (2,442); the 2018 ranks 6 of 8.
7 recalls apply to some or all 2018 Ford Edge vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort…
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NHTSA crash ratings measure how the car protects occupants in a crash — a separate question from the reliability complaints above. A vehicle can be both crashworthy and trouble-prone.
As of September 7, 2026, owners have filed 800 complaints about the 2018 Ford Edge with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling.
The 2018 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
NHTSA gives the 2018 Ford Edge an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Crash ratings measure occupant protection in a collision; they do not measure reliability, which is what the complaint data above reflects.
All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved September 7, 2026.
Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.
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