2018 Ford Edge
Common Problems
Ranked from 317 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 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
257complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into engine cylinders causing misfires, engine failure, and potential overheating.
- 2
Engine Misfire Due to Coolant Intrusion
154complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and stalls due to coolant intrusion into engine cylinders, leading to engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Check Engine Light Illumination Due to Coolant Issues
117complaintsHigh severityEngineCheck engine light illuminates due to coolant intrusion into the engine.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Failure Due to Coolant Issues
20complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine fails due to coolant intrusion leading to engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Overheating
16complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine overheats due to coolant intrusion, leading to misfires and potential engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Performance Issues
7complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires, stalls, or experiences rough idling due to various issues such as coolant intrusion or misfires.
- 7
Faulty Rearview Camera
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalRearview camera malfunctions, displaying a blank screen or not working during reverse.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V548000
- 8
Engine Performance Issues at High Speeds
4complaintsMedium severityEngineVehicle experiences performance issues such as loss of power and rough idling at higher speeds.
- 9
Key Fob Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalKey fob intermittently fails to unlock doors or displays low battery warnings, causing inconvenience.
Related recall: 18V548000
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.