Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 Ford Edge

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,173 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

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 distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V544000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
499,129
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V413000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

Component
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,925,968
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-10
Owners notified
2022-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety 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. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V469000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
488,594
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-10
Owners notified
2021-05-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V390000

Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-11
Owners notified
2018-07-05

Defect description

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.

Safety 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, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V427000

Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
6,026
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-06
Owners notified
2017-08-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

Safety 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, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V205000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
84
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-27
Owners notified
2017-05-18

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V123000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
27,531
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-27
Owners notified
2017-06-16

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine86570,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling32774,559 mi
Service brakes17050,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic17090,000 mi
Power train16370,000 mi
Unknown or other10040,027 mi
Back over prevention7290,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3713,000 mi
Steering3037,000 mi
Electrical system293,150 mi
Structure: body2025,480 mi
Visibility/wiper1618,000 mi
Wheels15—
Vehicle speed control1470,000 mi
Air bags1314,000 mi
Exterior lighting1342,488 mi
Seat belts1056,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings877,898 mi
Fuel system, gasoline653,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6132,500 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5106,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection593,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera431,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)43 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4—
Suspension4—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly445,600 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights370,000 mi
Parking brake3165,000 mi
Seats397,317 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate39,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Back over prevention: warnings2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights254,000 mi
Fuel system, other: kinetic: flywheel,bearings2210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch2120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift283,000 mi
Structure262,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut230,000 mi
Tires2—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems266,195 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system250,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2103,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery195,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: hoses, fittings, and reservoir1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system11,500 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights179,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister1113,996 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter195,274 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder124,000 mi
Steering: automated/adaptive steering1—
Steering: electric power assist system1—
Structure: interior panels: dashboard158,000 mi
Traction control system113,000 mi
Visibility: windshield156,000 mi

The 2016 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP26008Loss of Motive Power

Engine and engine cooling

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.