NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 1,377 owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge. Most complaints involve engine (703) and engine and engine cooling (266). The EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Edge model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1,120 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2013 | 2,446 |
| 2014 | 383 |
| 2015 | 731 |
| 2016 | 926 |
| 2017 | 1,377 |
| 2018 | 849 |
| 2019 | 774 |
| 2020 | 328 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 44 |
“I am currently dealing with the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 of the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. In the beginning of XXX at about 134K 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 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.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Edge FWD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Edge AWD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 | 393 |
| Edge AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 | 454 |
| Edge FWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,200 | 435 |
| Edge AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 | 457 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
8 safety recalls as of Nov 2, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 1,377 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (703), engine and engine cooling (266), power train (148). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2017 Ford Edge at 19–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Ford Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall.