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2017 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Ford Edge has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1276 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine. Owners whose Edge has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Edge:

Engine514 complaints
Engine and engine cooling236 complaints
Service brakes171 complaints
Power train138 complaints
Unknown or other62 complaints
Structure23 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns a 2017 ford edge. the contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed unusual sounds. the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the rpms increased. no w…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"The contact owns a 2017 ford edge. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the parts to do the recalls repairs were not yet available. the local dealer was not contacted.…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"I bought the car when it was 1 year old. i have never had the front brake calipers off the car but 2 of the front brake caliper bracket bolts became loose and fell out. it appears that when the car was built that the bolts weren't torqued properly."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025

NHTSA recall campaigns (8)

Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
11/06/2018 · 18V390000
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.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
27/03/2017 · 17V205000
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 …
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
27/02/2017 · 17V123000
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 de…
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
06/07/2017 · 17V427000
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.
Service brakes
10/08/2020 · 20V469000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
10/06/2022 · 22V413000
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 …

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Edge been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Edge has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?

Based on 1276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Ford Edge are engine, engine and engine cooling, service brakes.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Ford Edge a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Edge has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.