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2018 Ford Edge recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
839
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Jun 10, 2022
22V41300018V390000
Back over prevention1Sep 4, 2025
25V572000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 22, 2025
25V544000
Service brakes1Aug 10, 2020
20V469000
Latches/locks/linkages1Sep 11, 2018
18V612000
Electrical system1Aug 20, 2018
18V548000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign
Sep 4, 202525V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Aug 22, 202525V544000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V544000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025
Jun 10, 202222V413000

Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl)

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Aug 10, 202020V469000

Service brakes

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V469000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V469000 · Aug 10, 2020
Sep 11, 201818V612000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V612000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V612000 · Sep 11, 2018
Aug 20, 201818V548000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V548000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V548000 · Aug 20, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component839

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
839Complaints filed
17Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
24Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine46255110
Engine and engine cooling17821000
Power train8310204
Unknown or other405202
Electrical system364111
Service brakes324303
Back over prevention243000
Fuel/propulsion system213000
Structure202106
Hydraulic182102
Exterior lighting162000
Seat belts142203
Steering121000
Air bags12110110
Visibility121000

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Vehicle began a slight engine miss and acceleration hesitation occasionally. Over a year it began to be more often.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769842
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing coolant, but there was no leak found.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769917
  • Engine

    “I own a 2018 Ford Edge with a 2l Eco Boost motor. I bought it 3 months ago. The car now has 39,000 miles on it and the engine started bucking and cutting out as I drove down the rode.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769708

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2018 Ford Edge recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Edge. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ford Edge recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), service brakes (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford Edge?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 462 complaints out of 839 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford Edge?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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