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2017 Ford Edge problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Ford Edge has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 8safety recalls
- 1,375owner complaints
- 26crash reports
- 1fire report
- 15%fail the UK MOT
1,375 complaints, against an average of 656 for the other 12 Ford Edge model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Ford Edge?
The components named most often in the 1,375 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Ford Edge owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 1,375 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Edge?538 owners · 39.1%
- Has the 2017 Ford Edge had engine failures?293 owners · 21.3%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Edge idle rough, misfire or hesitate?289 owners · 21%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Edge overheat?283 owners · 20.6%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Edge stall, lose power or shut off while driving?93 owners · 6.8%
- Why does my 2017 Ford Edge smell of burning or smoke?61 owners · 4.4%
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Ford Edge?42 owners · 3.1% · Recall 25V544000
Has the 2017 Ford Edge been recalled?
8 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 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.
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 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) 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.
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 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.
Service Brakes 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.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter 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.
Risk: 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.
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 for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter 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.
Risk: 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.
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's number for this recall is 17S16.
Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: 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.
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 the recall is 17C05.
Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module 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 module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: 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.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Is the 2017 Ford Edge recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAMvl: rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image
Risk: Affected vehicles may have an issue with the rear-view camera. Drivers may experience a distorted or loss of image.
Fix: Check vehicle and replace camera as required.
UK DVSABrake Hose Leak
Risk: On affected vehicles there is the possibility of the front brake hoses leaking.
Fix: Replace both front brake hoses and modify the hose routing and ride height sensor if necessary.
UK DVSAPossible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener
Risk: A/C Compressor pulley may become detached.
Fix: On affected vehicles fit a new A/C compressor clutch pulley.
EU Safety GateThe air conditioning clutch pulley plate could become loose.This plate could therefore detach and fall onto the road surface, posing a risk of accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2017 Ford Edge fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2017, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2017 Ford Edge owners report?
12 of the 1,375 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
My 2017 Ford Edge SEL, equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, experienced a catastrophic engine failure at 66,897 miles due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders — a defect Ford Motor Company had already identified and documented in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229, issued in 2022. Warning symptoms: The check engine light began flashing accompanied by a rough cold start, noise on startup, and engine misfiring. These symptoms appeared suddenly and without prior indication of any mechanical issue. Component that failed: The 1.5L EcoBoost engine — specifically, coolant intrusion…
2017 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost with 114,500 miles. Permanent P0303 code due to documented engine block coolant intrusion defect.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the front brake rotors failed to operate as intended. While driving 55-65 MPH, the rotors were shaking before the brakes locked up. The brake light illuminated and turned off before the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was associated with the brake lines, but parts were on back order. The local dealer was contacted, and the brake lines were repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera malfunctioned and there was no image displayed while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the back over prevention camera was replaced. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear back up screen was still not operational. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 25 - 35 MPH, the engine was running rough, and the message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3 caused by coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
On 11/09/2022 the vehicle (with 85658 miles) was brought to Laird Noller Ford of Topeka KS for "Customer satisfaction program 22N12 but was not repaired for some reason. Its been rattling for years and the flexplate finally broke and now the same dealership said I need to pay $3300 out of pocket to fix it, when it broke down and left me stranded.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was a coolant leak in cylinder #2. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
vehicle losing acceleration when a small incline is needed after a stop. Engine will rev up but it will not move. Putting vehicle in to park and turning it off and back on again does a small reset and starts moving again. Over the last few months this event has happened multiple times until roughly around 2 months ago it will not move at all. check engine light is on and code saying "Transmission not in park" when you put it in Reverse and neutral and Drive and Sport. called dealership and they don't pick up the vehicle and want to charge me 180.00 just to Diagnose it.
recurring misfire codes, service engine light comes on and goes off. have been told there is investgation for intrusive coolant defect.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle shuddered. The TPMS and an unknown brake-related warning light was illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front brake flexible hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The coolant is getting consumed by the engine. I need to add coolant every so often and there is no visible leaks in the hoses. It cause the check engine light to come on, a rough idle at start, and a cylinder to misfire.
2017 Ford Edge: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Ford Edge reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1,375 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Edge; the most common categories were engine (702, 51.1%), engine and engine cooling (266, 19.3%), service brakes (209, 15.2%). There are 8 safety recalls. 26 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 26 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Edge?
Across 1,375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (51.1% of complaints), engine and engine cooling (19.3% of complaints), service brakes (15.2% of complaints), power train (10.8% of complaints), hydraulic (7.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge; the most recent (campaign 25V572000, 2025-09-04) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2017 Ford Edge?
538 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (39.1%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11770397, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2017 Ford Edge had engine failures?
293 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (21.3%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "Engine is misfiring due to coolant intrusion leak issue. The only solution is full engine replacement. A check engine light with code P0303 was shown. The car occasionally runs rough and coolant was observed to be low." (NHTSA complaint 11767313, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Edge idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
289 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (21%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11770397, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Edge overheat?
283 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (20.6%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11770397, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Edge stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
93 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (6.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "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." (NHTSA complaint 11770397, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2017 Ford Edge smell of burning or smoke?
61 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (4.4%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "Coolant seeps into the engine cylinders. This leads to misfiring, white smoke from the exhaust, rough idling, and catastrophic engine failure." (NHTSA complaint 11742773, June 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2017 Ford Edge?
42 of the 1,375 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Ford Edge (3.1%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. 2 related recalls exist: campaign 25V544000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. One owner wrote: "The rear brake hose failed while driving, causing a sudden loss of braking power that nearly resulted in a collision. The vehicle had to be coasted onto a side street where we my son was able to get it home very slowly." (NHTSA complaint 11757988, August 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Edge
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.