2017 Ford Edge
Common Problems
Ranked from 562 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
19 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Coolant Intrusion into Engine Cylinders
410complaintsSafety riskEngineCoolant enters engine cylinders causing severe damage and requiring engine replacement.
- 2
Coolant Leaking into Engine Block
180complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant is leaking into the engine block causing engine failure and requiring engine replacement.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Unexplained warning lights and vehicle stalling
21complaintsHigh severityEngineVehicle stalls and warning lights appear for no apparent reason, often followed by engine misfires.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Brake Pedal Travel to Floorboard
19complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake pedal travels to the floorboard, indicating a severe brake system malfunction, potentially leading to loss of braking ability.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 5
Check Engine Light Due to Coolant Issues
13complaintsMedium severityEngineCheck engine light illuminates due to coolant intrusion into the engine, often leading to engine failure.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Brake Line Failure Causing Complete Brake Failure
6complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake lines rupture or fail, causing the brake pedal to travel to the floorboard and the vehicle to fail to stop.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 7
Engine Failure Due to Coolant Intrusion
6complaintsSafety riskEngineCoolant enters the engine cylinders, causing engine misfires and rough idling, leading to engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Rearview Camera Malfunction
6complaintsLow severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently fails to function properly, affecting visibility during reversing operations.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Service Brake Hydraulic Issues
6complaintsMedium severityBrakesIssues with the service brake hydraulic system leading to brake failure or unusual behavior.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 11
Brake Hose Failure
5complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake hose ruptures or leaks, causing the brake pedal to travel to the floorboard and the vehicle to fail to stop properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 12
Steering System Faults
5complaintsLow severitySteeringAdaptive steering faults appear, indicating potential issues with the steering system, though no specific failures are detailed.
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Transmission Failure and Repeated Repairs
5complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission repeatedly fails and requires multiple replacements, leading to vehicle unreliability and potential stall.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V390000, 17V427000, 22V413000
- 14
Back Over Prevention System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe back over prevention system intermittently fails, potentially leading to accidents during reversing.
Related recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 15
Brake Recall Failure
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesRecall for brake system malfunction is not addressed in a timely manner, leading to brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 16
Rear-View Camera Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rear-view camera intermittently fails to display an image, potentially leading to accidents during reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Brake Line Rupture During Reverse
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake lines rupture during reverse, causing the brake pedal to travel to the floorboard and the vehicle to fail to stop properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000
- 18
Transmission Issues
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission goes out and fails to shift properly, leading to vehicle stalling and difficulty driving.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V390000, 17V427000, 22V413000
- 19
Coolant Level Drop
2complaintsLow severityEngineCoolant level drops without visible external leaks, often due to internal engine issues.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.