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Buying a used 2018 Ford Edge? Check these 7 recalls first
This year carries the longest recall list in this group — seven, including a critical Ford/Lincoln power cable arcing fire risk, torque converter weld failure, front and rear brake hose problems shared with the Lincoln MKX, a roll-away-from-Park condition, doors that may open in a crash, and a backup camera fault. NHTSA has 810 owner complaints, unverified, with 17 crashes, three fires and 24 injuries, concentrated on engine (437), engine and engine cooling (173) and power train (81).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm all seven recalls, especially brake hoses and power cables, were completed
- Inspect front and rear brake hoses for bulging, cracking or seepage
- Park on an incline and check the vehicle holds in Park
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Edge
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln power cables may arc, risking fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford Edge torque converter welds may fail | Power Train | high |
| Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX front brake hoses may burst | Service Brakes | high |
| Ford Escape, Edge and Transit Connect may roll from Park | Power Train | high |
| Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX rear brake hose may leak | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX doors may open in crash | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln vehicles: backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
810 complaints filed for this model year, including 17 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 24 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 610 | None found |
| Power Train | 81 | Yes |
| Brakes | 40 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 36 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 24 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 20 | None found |