Ford Edge Engine Problems by Year
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Some, but not unusually many. 3,092 of the 13,152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008–2024 Ford Edge (23.5%) name the engine, near the 19.4% median share across the 152 models we track. We have no published sales figures for this model, so there is no per-1,000 rate. The worst years are 2017, 2018 and 2016.
Engine complaints
3,092
Filed with NHTSA, 2008–2024 models
Per 1,000 sold
No sales data
Not computed without a published sales figure
Share of all complaints
23.5%
of 13,152 complaints for this model
Engine recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns, all years
Ford Edge engine complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA whose component list includes Engine and Engine Cooling. Worst years are highlighted.
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of all complaints | Crash / fire / injury | Engine recalls | Engine TSBs* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 102 | 9.1% | 4 | — | 20 |
| 2009 | 16 | 6.1% | 1 | — | 20 |
| 2010 | 55 | 8.2% | 4 | — | 20 |
| 2011 | 196 | 10.9% | 5 | — | 23 |
| 2012 | 64 | 5.6% | 2 | — | 29 |
| 2013 | 179 | 7.3% | 5 | — | 33 |
| 2014 | 53 | 13.8% | 0 | — | 29 |
| 2015 | 214 | 29.2% | 3 | — | 48 |
| 2016WORST | 414 | 44.5% | 3 | — | 52 |
| 2017WORST | 913 | 65.9% | 1 | — | 62 |
| 2018WORST | 614 | 71.8% | 2 | — | 25 |
| 2019 | 185 | 23.8% | 1 | — | 31 |
| 2020 | 56 | 16.9% | 2 | — | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 | 11.4% | 1 | 24V635000 | 12 |
| 2022 | 14 | 10.3% | 0 | 24V635000 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8.7% | 0 | — | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4.5% | 0 | — | 4 |
- Older model years have had more time on the road to collect complaints, so compare neighboring years, not 2010 against 2024.
- Crash / fire / injury = complaints where the owner reported a crash, a fire or an injury.
- *Technical service bulletins in the year's leading TSB categories that name the engine.
Common Ford Edge engine problems owners describe
We searched the narratives of all 3,092 engine complaints for symptom keywords. One complaint can mention several, so the shares don't add up to 100%.
Ford Edge years to avoid for the engine
2017 Ford Edge
913 engine complaints (65.9% of the year's 1,386). Most often described: overheating or coolant loss.
2018 Ford Edge
614 engine complaints (71.8% of the year's 855). Most often described: overheating or coolant loss.
2016 Ford Edge
414 engine complaints (44.5% of the year's 931). Most often described: overheating or coolant loss.
Worst years are those with at least 10 engine complaints and at least 1.5 times the model's median year. For every year's overall verdict, including other systems, see the Ford Edge years to avoid.
Ford Edge engine recalls
NHTSA recall campaigns filed under Engine for any Ford Edge model year. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check a specific car by VIN on NHTSA's site.
- 24V635000 · 2024-08-24 · 2021–2022 models
The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Edge have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 913 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Edge, 65.9% of all 1,386 complaints for that year. The most common description is "overheating or coolant loss" (771 complaints). 1 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Does the 2018 Ford Edge have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 614 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Edge, 71.8% of all 855 complaints for that year. The most common description is "overheating or coolant loss" (530 complaints). 2 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Does the 2016 Ford Edge have engine problems?
Yes, it is one of the worst years. Owners filed 414 engine complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Edge, 44.5% of all 931 complaints for that year. The most common description is "overheating or coolant loss" (324 complaints). 3 of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Which Ford Edge years have the most engine complaints?
2017 (913), 2018 (614) and 2016 (414), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name the engine. Raw counts favor older and higher-selling years, so treat them as a signal, not a rate.
What are the most common Ford Edge engine problems?
In the 3,092 engine complaints, owners most often describe overheating or coolant loss (62.5%), misfire or check-engine light (50.6%) and engine failure, seizure or replacement (40.4%). One complaint can mention several symptoms.
Is this a engine failure rate?
No. These are complaints owners chose to file with NHTSA. Many failures are never reported, and one complaint is not a confirmed defect. Without sales figures, a high count can simply mean a high-selling model.
How we count
Counts are unique owner complaints (by NHTSA ODI number) filed with NHTSA for each Ford Edge model year, from NHTSA's public complaints data fetched July 2026 to November 2026. A complaint counts as a engine complaint when NHTSA's component list for it includes Engine and Engine Cooling.
Per 1,000 sold divides complaints by published U.S. calendar-year sales for that year. A year needs at least 5,000 sales to get a rate, and a model needs at least 3 such years for its overall rate. The comparison median covers every model with at least 50 engine complaints that clears those floors.
These are complaint rates, not failure rates. Owners report some problems more than others, and a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration