20 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain Bronco and Edge vehicles have a computer module that helps run features like the rearview camera. This module can overheat and shut down. When that happens, the rearview camera image may not display the way it should. This means the driver may not get a view behind the vehicle when needed.
Some Ford pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and the Lincoln MKC may have a problem with the rearview camera. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the camera image on the screen may appear distorted, show an upside-down picture, or go completely blank instead of a normal picture. Because of this, the driver may not have a clear view of what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
On certain Edge and MKX vehicles, the rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 through 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Bronco, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Mustang, Ranger, Transit, F-150, Super Duty pickups, Mach-E and the Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator and Corsair. A software error can make the backup camera picture come up late, freeze, or not appear at all when the vehicle is in reverse. Ford is handling this recall in phases, so the fix becomes available at different times depending on the model and model year.
These Ford Edge SUVs were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, so they are being called back again. A software error can make the rearview camera show a blank or distorted picture when the vehicle is put in reverse. That leaves the driver without a clear view of what is behind the SUV while backing up. Dealers update the rearview camera software at no charge, and owner letters for this recall were mailed in April 2025.
Certain Ford Bronco, Edge, and Explorer, along with Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator vehicles with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine, have a problem with the engine intake valves. These valves may break while the vehicle is being driven, which can cause the engine to fail and the vehicle to lose the power needed to keep driving.
Ford is recalling certain Edge vehicles because the headlight on the front right side may be too bright or may not be aimed the correct way. When a headlight is not aimed the right way or shines too brightly, it does not meet the federal safety standard that covers vehicle lights, reflectors, and related lighting equipment. This is specific to the front right headlight assembly on these Edge vehicles, and does not involve any other part of the vehicle's lighting or safety systems.
Ford is recalling certain Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The welds holding the child seat tether wire on the second-row left-side seat back frame may not be strong enough, which can reduce how well the seat holds a child in place during a crash. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for child restraint anchorage systems. Dealers will replace that seat back frame.
On certain Ford Edge, Escape, and Transit Connect vehicles, the bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission may wear out or come loose. If this happens, the vehicle may not shift into the gear the driver selects, and could move in a direction the driver doesn't expect. The vehicle may also roll after the driver puts it in Park. Dealers will replace the bushing and add a protective cap, free of charge.
A software glitch can make the backup camera screen go blank or show a distorted picture when the vehicle is put in reverse. This makes it harder for the driver to see what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
Some Ford Edge vehicles have a driver's seat belt problem. The seat belt includes a part that tightens it during a crash. This part may not work correctly when a crash happens, so the seat belt may not hold the driver in place as intended. This does not meet federal seat belt safety standards.
Certain Ford Edge, Escape and Bronco Sport, along with Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus vehicles, may have an inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit. Without enough lubricant, the rear drive axle can seize while the vehicle is being driven, affecting how the vehicle moves.
Ford is recalling a wide range of vehicles, including the F-150 and Super Duty pickups, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image from time to time. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge, and owners have been notified by mail.
This recall covers certain Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The bolts on the start/stop accumulator end cap may be missing or loose.
The front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture before they are expected to wear out. When a hose ruptures, brake fluid leaks out, and losing that fluid means the vehicle needs a longer distance to come to a complete stop than it normally would. This makes the brakes less effective at slowing the car down quickly and safely when the driver needs them most.
On some Ford Edge vehicles, the driver's seat belt pretensioner anchor may not have been crimped correctly during assembly. Crimping is the process that secures the anchor in place. Because of this, the seat belt webbing that connects to the anchor could come loose from it. This means the anchor and the webbing may not stay properly attached to each other on the driver's side seat belt system in these vehicles.
Some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have door striker bolts, the small bolts that help hold a door closed, that are shorter than intended. Because the bolts are too short, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for how well doors are supposed to stay closed and latched. This means a door could come open in the event of a crash instead of staying shut.
The cables that carry power to the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured when the vehicle was built. If these cables come loose, they can create an electrical arc, which is a spark jumping between two points.
Ford is recalling certain Ford Edge and Lincoln MKZ vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. The weld studs on the torque converter may not have been welded properly. If a weld stud fails, the torque converter can become disconnected from the engine's flexplate, which means the vehicle would no longer be able to move under its own power.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 810 | 17 | 3 | 24 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 762 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 312 | 12 | 1 | 15 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 109 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 129 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering the 2018–2024 Ford Edge. 12 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford Bronco, Edge Rearview Camera May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V124000), reported Mar 3, 2026.
The 2018 Ford Edge has the most, with 7 recalls. The 2024 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 20 Ford Edge recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: