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.
On these Broncos and Edges, a computer module behind the dashboard screen can get too hot and shut itself down. When that happens, the backup camera picture may not show up on the screen when you shift into reverse. Without that view, you cannot see what is directly behind the vehicle. The fix is new software for that module, which a dealer can install or which may arrive automatically as an over-the-air update to your vehicle.
When you put the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera may show a picture that is upside down, distorted, or completely blank. That leaves you with less of a view behind you, so it is easier to miss a person or an object while backing up. Dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if needed at no cost. Ford is mailing owner letters in phases, starting January 2026 with more going out in June 2026.
A rear brake hose on these Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles can split and leak brake fluid. That hose is the flexible line carrying fluid to the rear brakes, and it flexes as the suspension moves. If fluid leaks out, the vehicle needs a longer distance to come to a stop. Ford mailed a first warning letter in September 2025, but the parts for the fix are not expected until around August 2026. Dealers will inspect, replace, or adjust the hoses free.
A software error affects the backup camera. The screen may show a blank image when you shift into reverse, so you cannot see what is behind the vehicle. Or the camera picture may stay on the screen after you have shifted out of reverse, which can distract you while driving forward. Either situation raises the risk of a crash. A dealer will update the rearview camera software free of charge.
A software error in the module that runs the screen can make the backup camera image lag, freeze, or not appear at all when you put the vehicle in reverse. You could back into something or someone you cannot see. The fix is a software update to that module, done free at a dealer or, on some vehicles, sent to the vehicle over the air. Ford is doing this in phases, so timing depends on your model and year.
Your Edge was already in for a camera recall once, but that earlier fix was not done correctly. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank or scrambled picture when you shift into reverse. That means the display you count on to see behind you may show nothing useful at the exact moment you need it. The camera hardware is fine; the software that runs it needs to be reloaded. A dealer can update it in one visit.
Some 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models with the 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine can have an intake valve break while you are driving. Those valves let air into the engine, and if one snaps, the engine can fail and stop making power. That means you could suddenly lose the ability to accelerate or hold speed in traffic. Dealers run a test on the engine and, if it fails the test, replace the whole engine at no charge.
The headlight on the front passenger side may shine too brightly or may be pointed in the wrong direction. The risk is mainly to other people on the road, because the glare can get into the eyes of oncoming drivers or people walking, and a driver who cannot see well may make a mistake. It also means the vehicle does not meet federal rules for headlights. Your dealer will check the light and replace the right headlight assembly if needed.
The strap on the back of a child safety seat hooks onto an anchor built into the seat back. On the left-side second-row seat in these vehicles, the welds holding that anchor may be too weak. In a crash, the anchor could give way and the child seat would not hold the child as securely as it should. The dealer replaces that entire seat back frame at no charge.
A small bushing connects the gear shifter to the transmission, and it can wear out or come off. When that happens, the vehicle may not go into the gear you selected, so it can move in a direction you did not expect. It can also roll away after you shift into Park. Dealers replace the bushing and add a protective cap over the cable at no cost to you.
A software glitch can make the backup camera show a blank screen or a scrambled picture when you shift into reverse. That means you may not be able to see what is behind you while backing up, such as a child, a pole, or another car. The fix is a software update. A dealer can install it, or your vehicle may receive it automatically over the air. Either way, it costs you nothing.
The driver's seat belt in these Ford Edge vehicles has a part that is supposed to pull the belt tight the instant a crash starts, holding you firmly against the seat. On the affected vehicles that part may not work correctly when a crash sets it off. If the belt does not tighten the way it should, the driver can be thrown forward more than intended and hurt worse. Dealers replace the driver's seat belt retractor with a new one, free of charge.
The rear axle unit on these vehicles may not have enough oil inside it. Running low on that lubricant can make the rear drive unit lock up. If it locks up while you are driving, the vehicle can lose power to the wheels and become hard to control. Dealers will check the oil level, top it up if it is low, and replace the whole unit if it is too low. All free of charge.
A poor electrical connection to the backup camera can make the screen go blank or show a fuzzy, distorted picture when you shift into reverse. It may happen on and off rather than all the time. If you cannot see what is behind you, it is easier to back into a person or an object. Federal rules require a working rear camera on these vehicles. Dealers will replace the camera at no charge.
Bolts on a part of the transmission tied to the automatic start/stop feature may be loose or missing entirely. That lets transmission fluid leak out. As the fluid drains away the transmission can stop working, and if leaking fluid reaches a hot enough source it can start a fire. Ford is replacing that part on affected vehicles. A dealer will fit a new start/stop accumulator free of charge, and this repair is not one to put off.
The rubber hoses that carry brake fluid to the front brakes can split open sooner than they should. If a hose bursts, brake fluid leaks out and your vehicle will take a longer distance to come to a stop. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses with new ones made with a different braid material, at no cost to you.
On certain 2019 Ford Edges, the anchor at the bottom of the driver's seat belt may have been crimped, meaning squeezed shut, incorrectly at the factory. That anchor is the piece that holds the belt to the car. If it was not done properly, the belt webbing can pull away from the anchor during a crash. The belt would then fail to hold the driver in place at the moment it matters most. A dealer inspects the part and replaces it if needed.
The doors on these 2018 vehicles latch onto small metal bolts in the door frame. On some of them, those bolts are shorter than they should be, so the doors are not held as firmly as required by federal safety rules. In a crash, a door could pop open instead of staying shut. An open door means people inside are far less protected and could be thrown out. Dealers replace the bolts with the correct ones.
The heavy electrical cables that run to the starter motor and to the alternator may not have been fastened down properly when your vehicle was built. A cable that is not secured can arc, meaning electricity jumps across a gap and makes intense heat. That arcing can start a fire. A dealer will look at both cables, check that they are tight and secured, and correct them if they are not, at no cost to you.
Certain Edge and Lincoln MKZ vehicles with the 2.0-liter gas engine and six-speed automatic transmission have a part called the torque converter, which passes power from the engine to the transmission. Small studs that hold it to the engine were not welded well enough. If those welds break, the torque converter comes loose from the engine and the vehicle can no longer move forward or backward, even though the engine still runs.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Ford Edge. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 810 | 17 | 3 | 24 |
| 2019 | 762 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 312 | 12 | 1 | 15 |
| 2021 | 109 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 129 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: