2017 Ford Edge Problems: Engine (1,371 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2017 Ford Edge is Engine (60% of 1,371 owner reports). There are 8 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-16 1,371 complaints · 8 recalls

What problems show up on the 2017 Ford Edge?

822 of 1,371 filings named Engine (60% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Brakes (170 reports).

There are 8 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Airbags, Body / frame, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2016 has 921 reports on file; this year has 1,371. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2017 Ford Edge

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 8 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 822 complaints · 60.0% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 26
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 26
  • Deaths 0
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 822 of 1,371 owner complaints (60.0%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 822 complaints, 60.0% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 fire reports 822 · 60.0% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 170 complaints, 12.4% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 9 crash reports 170 · 12.4% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 123 complaints, 9.0% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 123 · 9.0% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 30 complaints, 2.2% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 30 · 2.2% Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION): 25 complaints, 1.8% of reports Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 1 crash reports 25 · 1.8% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 21 complaints, 1.5% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 21 · 1.5% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 18 complaints, 1.3% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 18 · 1.3% Steering (STEERING): 16 complaints, 1.2% of reports Steering (STEERING) 2 crash reports 16 · 1.2% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 14 complaints, 1.0% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 crash reports 14 · 1.0% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 222 complaints, 16.2% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 5 crash reports 222 · 16.2% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 822 60.0% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 170 12.4% 9 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 123 9.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 30 2.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 25 1.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 21 1.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 18 1.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 16 1.2% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 14 1.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 222 16.2% 5 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2017. 2017-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2017-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2018-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2018-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2018-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2019-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2019-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2020-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2020-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2020-Q3: 41 owner reports 41 2020-Q4: 30 owner reports 30 2021-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2021-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2021-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2021-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2022-Q1: 29 owner reports 29 2022-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2022-Q3: 60 owner reports 60 2022-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2023-Q1: 40 owner reports 40 2023-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2023-Q3: 80 owner reports 80 2023-Q4: 58 owner reports 58 2024-Q1: 45 owner reports 45 2024-Q2: 71 owner reports 71 2024-Q3: 97 owner reports 97 2024-Q4: 75 owner reports 75 2025-Q1: 63 owner reports 63 2025-Q2: 69 owner reports 69 2025-Q3: 60 owner reports 60 2025-Q4: 54 owner reports 54 2026-Q1: 44 owner reports 44 2026-Q2: 56 owner reports 56 2026-Q3: 76 owner reports 76 2026-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 Owner reports Jan 2017 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 17V123000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V123000 Recall campaign 17V205000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V205000 Recall campaign 17V427000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V427000 Recall campaign 18V390000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V390000 Recall campaign 20V469000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V469000 Recall campaign 22V413000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V413000 Recall campaign 25V544000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V544000 Recall campaign 25V572000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V572000 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation PE24027 ● Investigation PE24027 Investigation DP26008 ● Investigation DP26008
  • Campaign 18V390000 was reported 294 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V413000 was reported 1,754 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V544000 was reported 2,778 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V572000 was reported 1,663 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q1 Owner reports 1
2017-Q2 Owner reports 1
2017-Q3 Owner reports 13
2017-Q4 Owner reports 8
2018-Q1 Owner reports 3
2018-Q2 Owner reports 9
2018-Q3 Owner reports 6
2018-Q4 Owner reports 8
2019-Q1 Owner reports 8
2019-Q2 Owner reports 5
2019-Q3 Owner reports 7
2019-Q4 Owner reports 11
2020-Q1 Owner reports 9
2020-Q2 Owner reports 8
2020-Q3 Owner reports 41
2020-Q4 Owner reports 30
2021-Q1 Owner reports 23
2021-Q2 Owner reports 45
2021-Q3 Owner reports 36
2021-Q4 Owner reports 19
2022-Q1 Owner reports 29
2022-Q2 Owner reports 24
2022-Q3 Owner reports 60
2022-Q4 Owner reports 25
2023-Q1 Owner reports 40
2023-Q2 Owner reports 45
2023-Q3 Owner reports 80
2023-Q4 Owner reports 58
2024-Q1 Owner reports 45
2024-Q2 Owner reports 71
2024-Q3 Owner reports 97
2024-Q4 Owner reports 75
2025-Q1 Owner reports 63
2025-Q2 Owner reports 69
2025-Q3 Owner reports 60
2025-Q4 Owner reports 54
2026-Q1 Owner reports 44
2026-Q2 Owner reports 56
2026-Q3 Owner reports 76
2026-Q4 Owner reports 9
Recall campaign 1 17V123000
Recall campaign 1 17V205000
Recall campaign 1 17V427000
Recall campaign 1 18V390000
Recall campaign 1 20V469000
Recall campaign 1 22V413000
Recall campaign 1 25V544000
Recall campaign 1 25V572000
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 PE24027
Defect investigation 1 DP26008
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Safety Recalls (8)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Airbags, Body / frame, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Rear camera / backup safety.

  1. Recall campaign 17V123000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 17V205000

    Body / frame

    Report date
    Component:
    Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
    Consequence:
    If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 17V427000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 18V390000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 20V469000

    Safety recall 20V469000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 22V413000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 25V544000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 25V572000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-16
Safety incident filters
Showing 4 of 1,371 complaints · page 1 of 55
2026-10-12Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11770725
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The component that has failed is the engine and it is available for inspection. The vehicle on multiple occasions has had loss of power while driving. The most recent incident was when I was driving 100 miles on interstate 81 and could not go more then 60 miles an hour. I had multiple semis and vehicles that had to go around me as the speed limit was 70. It also had severe loss of power going over mountains to go home. It also would shudder upon starting up and constantly lost antifreeze. I took the vehicle to Stuckey ford Bellefonte service shop and they confirmed coolant leaking into cylinder 2 and that it needed a new engine. They performed a multi-point vehicle inspection and a visual inspection. Stuckey Ford has inspected it and confirmed it. I called Ford customer care head quarters and quoted them the Ford technical service bulletin TsB19-2346 and they refuse to take ownership of the faulty engine. I also talked to Stuckey ford in Bellefonte and they stated they could not do anything to correct the faulty engine except charge me $8,000 for a new engine. Previously the check engine light came on. New coil packs and spark plugs were installed but this did not fix the problem. It often shuttered while starting up. When a scan tool was placed on it the codes were P0316, P0302, P0300 which means misfire cylinder 2, misfire first 1000 revolutions per minute, turbo over boost out of parameter.
2026-10-12Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11770573
CrashFireInjuryDeath
2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost with 114,500 miles. Permanent P0303 code due to documented engine block coolant intrusion defect.
2026-10-11Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11770397
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My 2017 ford edge titanium 2.0 ecoboost has lost power and my coolant warning goes on. My check engine light stays on OBD scanner states p0301 cylinder one misfire. I have taken the spark plug out of cylinder 1 and did a coolant compression test and can clearly see coolant leaking onto cylinder 1. I do have a video of this as well.
2026-10-09Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11770100
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 125K miles, the check engine light came on. I was at a stop light (.2 miles from my home) and I got a warning message telling me the coolant temp was high and engine power was reduced. When I got home, I saw that the coolant was low, but there has not been any leaks noticed in driveway, refilled and was fine for 2 weeks. During those 2 weeks, I was having a rough idle at start up, and white smoke coming from exhaust. Then on the way to work the engine was overheating. Pulled over and turned off on the side of a highway to let it cool. After 10 minutes, turned the car back on to continue to work (which was a mile away), also turned on the heat to pull from the engine, the air was cold until I started driving then it warmed. I am now having to fill the coolant every few days and having misfires while accelerating causing me to stall and then traffic approaching me having to slow to avoid hitting me. I purchased this vehicle used in XXX from a dealership in [XXX] and the carfax did not state any of these issues at the time of purchase. The only repair given is the TSB 19-2346, and no safety recall has been issued for this defect. This defect poses a safety risk as it can lead to sudden engine stalling, loss of power while driving, and potential engine fires due to overheating. There is a financial burden since this repair is costly and Ford will not help with the cost of this repair. Car warranties are denying claims because Ford as acknowledged this defect. And dealerships are still selling these used cars despite the issues and because it is not a recall, they are not held liable for these repairs or made to disclose the defect. This is a huge safety issue and financial burden. As I am now out of a vehicle that I just purchased a year ago. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?

Owners named Engine most often — 822 of 1,371 reports (60%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Airbags, Body / frame, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2017 Ford Edge?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-16 Open source record

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-16. YearTell is not a government agency.

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