Edge (2nd)
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Reliability Overview
The Edge runs at the wrong end of midsize SUV reliability. NHTSA logs 4,677 complaints across the 2015-2024 generation, averaging 468 per year against a segment median below 50. Twenty-six recalls, twelve fire reports, and 111 crashes round out a record that punishes the most popular engine option and leaves the V6 buyers in a quieter but smaller pool. This is not a quiet workhorse. It is an SUV with a known weak link, and the weak link is the engine most people bought.
The 2.7L EcoBoost V6, fitted to Sport and ST trims and to higher Titanium configurations late in the generation, posts the best numbers on the car. It carries a caution rating with 331 complaints across ten model years, and the failures cluster around steering and brakes rather than the powertrain itself. The naturally aspirated 3.5L V6, sold through 2020 and then dropped, came in second on the engine ledger with 611 complaints. Neither V6 escaped the brake recalls that swept the generation. The engine-failure pattern that defines the four-cylinder doesn't show up on either V6.
The 2.0L EcoBoost four is where the file goes off. It carries an avoid rating with 3,633 complaints, or roughly 363 per year of production. Engine entries dominate at 1,941, with transmission next at 868 and cooling at 550. Two torque converter weld recalls in 2017 and 2018 hit the 2.0L plus six-speed pairing inside thirteen months, and a start/stop accumulator endcap recall on 2019-2020 cars opened a second powertrain front. Brake recalls hit the entire generation: a 2016 brake fluid line campaign on 2015-2016 cars, a 2020 front brake hose rupture on 2015-2018 cars, and a 2025 rear brake jounce hose campaign covering the same window. The rearview camera software defect on 2021-2024 cars has been recalled three separate times, the most recent in 2026 over an APIM module that overheats and shuts the camera off.
A 2.7L Sport or ST owner who has the brake-line recall remedies on file is buying a different reliability story than a 2.0L Titanium buyer cross-shopping a used family hauler. The four-cylinder dominates the listings, dominates the complaint volume, and dominates the segment-rank problem. Anyone shopping the Edge generation without filtering by engine is shopping the worst-case version of the car.
Engine Reliability Ratings
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2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
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3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cyl / 262 hpView details
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2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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4.9-I6-Gas
4.9L 6-cylView details
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5.9-I6-Diesel
5.9L 6-cyl / 245 hpView details
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5.4-V8-Gas
5.4L 8-cyl / 300 hpView details
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2.0L GTDI w/premium fuel
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 245 hpView details
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These issues affect the Ford Edge regardless of engine variant.
Buyer's Guide
Skip the 2.0L EcoBoost. That engine generates 78 percent of the complaints on the entire generation while running on most of the production volume. A 2018-2020 3.5L V6 Edge sits in a quieter complaint pool and exits the generation before Ford piled the rearview-camera APIM problems on top of the four-cylinder lineup. A 2.7L Sport or ST is the most reliable engine choice available, but the trims it appears on are priced like a Mustang GT, and they collected the same brake-recall remedies the rest of the generation got.
Three pre-purchase checks pay off. Run the VIN through Ford's recall lookup and confirm completed remedies for the brake fluid line (2016 campaign), the front brake hose (2020 campaign), and the rear brake jounce hose (2025 campaign), since one car can carry multiple open recalls. On 2017-2018 cars with the 2.0L and six-speed automatic, ask for evidence that the torque converter weld recall was completed. On 2021-2024 cars, confirm the rearview camera APIM software update has been redone; the original 2022 fix was insufficient and triggered follow-up campaigns in 2025 and 2026.
The 2.0L cars dominate listings and price below the V6 cars. That price advantage tracks the reliability gap. Resist the discount and shop V6 first, even if the inventory takes longer to find.
Recalls (26)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2015-2024 Ford Edge problems?
The 2015-2024 Ford Edge has accumulated 4,677 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Engine, Transmission, Cooling System. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.
Which Ford Edge engine is most reliable?
The 2015-2024 Ford Edge was offered with 8 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.7L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.
Is the 2015-2024 Ford Edge a good used car?
The 2015-2024 Ford Edge can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 4,677 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2024 Ford Edge have?
The 2015-2024 Ford Edge has 4,677 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.
What recalls affect the 2015-2024 Ford Edge?
There are 26 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2015-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Edge?
Before buying a used Ford Edge, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Engine, Transmission, Cooling System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Edge?
The 2024 Ford Edge received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 4,677 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.