2017 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,626 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Ford Edge, alongside 8 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 51/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 73,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2017 sits among all Edge years
What owners report
“2.0L EcoBoost with Coolant in Cylanders, White Exhaust Smoke and Illuminated MIL. 12/3/24 - Schicker Ford, Union, MO repair cost for new engine is $6,636.86”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
“2017 ford edge. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 20v-469. The consumer stated the recall repair parts were unavailable. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
“2017 ford edge. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 22v-413. The consumer stated parts are not available to fix the recalls.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
“My check engine light came on spent 500 dollars to have spark plugs and ignition coil replaced. Then not even 2 weeks later check engine is on again same issue again. Apparently break fluid is leaking due to a recall, but there is no fix for this problem. And i want my money back for what was fixed…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that there was water in the rear tail light assembly. The dealer recommended that the rear tail light assembly be replaced prior to the brake recall repair. The contact stated that he should not be…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Edge
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 723 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 70,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 52,000 and 93,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (8)
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.…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed…
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.
Fix: 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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Fix: 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.…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Fix: 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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Fix: 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 Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles…
Fix: 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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag…
Fix: 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.…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
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Technical service bulletins
179 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Ford Edge. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Ford Edge reliable?
The 2017 Ford Edge drew 1,626 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 51/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2017 Ford Edge problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Ford Edge are engine (913 complaints), brakes & stability (229), and transmission & drivetrain (144).
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Ford Edge problems around 70,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 52,000 and 93,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Ford Edge have recalls?
8 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.