repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,386 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford Edge, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-544 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford Edge has problems
1,386 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
712Engine1 crash/fire/injury
266Engine and engine cooling
149Power train3 crash/fire/injury
124Service brakes11 crash/fire/injury
109Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
43Back over prevention
31Fuel/propulsion system
27Electrical system
26Structure
13819 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 712 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 266 | 0 |
| Power train | 149 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 124 | 11 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 109 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 43 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Structure | 26 | 4 |
| 19 other systems | 138 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2017 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Automatic transmission: torque converter
Risk. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move,…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Automatic transmission: torque converter
Risk. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move,…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 206 engine complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
13under 30k miles169under 100k miles37100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
139 owners mentioned a cost$8,000median
Middle half: $6,919 – $9,000
Service brakes
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,005median
Middle half: $617 – $1,688
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$4,800median
Middle half: $3,230 – $9,354
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Edge year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Edge median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Ford Edge safety ratings
2017 Ford Edge SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerOpen
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failureLed to recall 25V-544
In owners' words
What Edge owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost VIN: [XXX] NHTSA Service Request: XXX I am submitting a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding a 2017 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has experienced recurring overheating problems, including at highway speeds.…
Vehicle was using coolant, engine overheating warning, whole vehicle violently shaking, could not accelerate/loss of power, got diagnosed with coolant intrusion on cylinder 1
My car abruptly displayed the message “engine coolant over temperature” and refused to drive. I had it towed and the cost to fix is significant. However when looking up recalls for this particular vehicle, I found that an investigation has been opened to potentially reach a recall decision…
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