Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 Ford Edge

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,321 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 18V612000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
503
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-11
Owners notified
2018-10-18

Defect description

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, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V548000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
87
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-20
Owners notified
2018-09-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine59570,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling22178,000 mi
Power train10374,000 mi
Unknown or other507,300 mi
Electrical system4650,000 mi
Back over prevention4489,870 mi
Service brakes2960,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2894,176 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2722,000 mi
Seat belts1734,800 mi
Air bags1632,000 mi
Exterior lighting14500 mi
Structure: body147,300 mi
Steering1344,400 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1242,399 mi
Visibility/wiper822,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs648,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission578,000 mi
Seats525,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4—
Lane departure: warning4—
Wheels421,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline331,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3145,000 mi
Structure: body: door368,000 mi
Vehicle speed control355,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets271,224 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights210 mi
Lane departure: assist2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light278,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2—
Suspension213,356 mi
Traction control system278,000 mi
Back over prevention: back-up alarm111,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights171,990 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar133,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors146,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter193,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod1—
Steering: rack and pinion1116,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: interior panels: dashboard135,000 mi
Suspension: rear136,000 mi
Tires1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems152,839 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal175,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system170,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer150,000 mi

The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has roughly the same number of 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

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.