2017 Ford EDGE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Ford EDGE has 1597 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 20.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (56% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford edge. while driving various speeds, the contact observed an abnormal odor within the cabin without warning. in addition, the contact and the passenger (his wife) experienced a chemical taste within their mouths, burning in their throats, and headaches. the vehicle wa. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
1597
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
20.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
899 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER (HIS WIFE) EXPERIENCED A CHEMICAL TASTE WITHIN THEIR MOUTHS, BURNING IN THEIR THROATS, AND HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WA
- • CAR LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING CAR WAS IN DRIVE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT LOST POWER. THE ACCESSORIES WERE WORKING,
- • ON AUGUST 16, 2017 I RENTED A 2017 FORD EDGE FROM ALAMO AT THE SAVANNAH, GA AIRPORT. ON AUGUST 18, 2017 WHILE EN ROUTE FROM SAVANNAH TO CHARLESTON, SC I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER ON HIGHWAY 17 NEAR YAMASSEE, SC. WHILE ON THE SHOULDER WITH THE CAR RUNNING BUT STATIONARY, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER (HIS WIFE) EXPERIENCED A CHEMICAL TASTE WITHIN THEIR MOUTHS, BURNING IN THEIR THROATS, AND HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
217 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER
- • NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD ON FORD VEHICLES THAT UTILIZE THE CJ5Z-7825557-AB MOULDING. THIS BRACKET FAILED ON MY 2017 FORD EDGE THAT WAS TWO WEEKS OLD AND HAD 500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. COPIES OF THE
- • AFTER COMPLETING A TURN AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON ITS BRAKES AND CUT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. EVERY TIME I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, IT WOULD SLAM VIOLENTLY ON THE BRAKES AGAIN. AS THIS WAS HAPPENING, ALL DRIVER ASSISTANCE WARNING ICONS WERE INTERMITTENTL
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
142 complaints- • MFG RECALL #17S16 NHTSA RECALL # 17V427 FORD INC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER ON OUR NEW 2017 FORD EDGE IN A TIMELY MANNER. OUR NEW FORD EDGE WAS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY MID JUNE, BUT NOT DELIVERED TO THE SELLING DEALERSHIP UNTIL 8/11. IT STILL HAS NOT BEE
- • FORD RECALL 17S16; NHTSA CAMPAIGN 17V427. THE RECALL LETTER, DATED JULY 10, 2017 UNDER THE SIGNATURE OF MICHAEL A. BERARDI SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD INSTRUCTS THE DEALERS TO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR SELL AFFECTED VEHICLES UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V427000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED
“MFG RECALL #17S16 NHTSA RECALL # 17V427 FORD INC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER ON OUR NEW 2017 FORD EDGE IN A TIMELY MANNER. OUR NEW FORD EDGE WAS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY MID JUNE, BUT NOT DELIVERED TO THE SELLING DEALERSHIP UNTIL 8/11. IT STILL HAS NOT BEE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
82 complaints- • THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON ME WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AS I HAD MY HAND'S FULL WITH GROCERIES AN COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR . THE CAR WAS IN PARK THE IGNITION WAS OFF
- • I HIT A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON. I SWERVED TO MISS A CAR. I WAS TRAVELING A SPEED AT ABOUT 25 MILES A HOUR. THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
- • THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL OUT OF THE HEADLINER ON THE MOUNTING SIDE THE FIRST TIME WE PUT IT DOWN--IT HUNG DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES. TODAY UNDER RAPID ACCELERATION THE OTHER SIDE CAME OUT OF IT;S CLIP FASTENER AND THE WHOLE UNIT FELL DOWN ABOUT TEN INCHES IN FRONT OF MY WIFE FACE. IT A
“THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON ME WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AS I HAD MY HAND'S FULL WITH GROCERIES AN COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR . THE CAR WAS IN PARK THE IGNITION WAS OFF”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
51 complaints- • THE BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN THE WEATHER IS VERY COLD AND THE CAR HAS NOT WARMED UP. THE CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL WHEN BACKING UP. I TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THEM PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 2 OCCURRENCES, SO DEALER KEPT THE CAR OVERNIGHT BUT CLAIMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE
- • Backup camera only works when outside temperature less than 55 degrees.
- • Under acceleration the vehicle will sometimes enter into limp mode. Vehicle will violently brake and come to a halt and the driver can only accelerate up to +/-5MPH to be able to pull off to the side of the road. The deceleration when this happens is sudden and violent. During this event the stee
“THE BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN THE WEATHER IS VERY COLD AND THE CAR HAS NOT WARMED UP. THE CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON AT ALL WHEN BACKING UP. I TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THEM PHOTOS FROM THE LAST 2 OCCURRENCES, SO DEALER KEPT THE CAR OVERNIGHT BUT CLAIMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 1597 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER (HIS WIFE) EXPERIENCED A CHEMICAL TASTE WITHIN THEIR MOUTHS, BURNING IN THEIR THROATS, AND HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: MFG RECALL #17S16 NHTSA RECALL # 17V427 FORD INC HAS BEEN UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER ON OUR NEW 2017 FORD EDGE IN A TIMELY MANNER. OUR NEW FORD EDGE WAS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY MID JUNE, BUT NOT DELIVERED TO THE SELLING DEALERSHIP UNTIL 8/11. IT STILL HAS NOT BEE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON ME WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AS I HAD MY HAND'S FULL WITH GROCERIES AN COULD NOT STOP THE DOOR . THE CAR WAS IN PARK THE IGNITION WAS OFF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford EDGE — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 1597
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 25
- Injury reports
- 22
- Segment avg
- 80
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