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2017 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, about 3% of its 1,357 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 35,000. No related recalls are listed for this system.

Electrical System complaints
39
3% of 1,357
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report the engine losing power and shutting off while driving around 35 mph, with warnings like a steering assist fault appearing on the dash and accessories staying lit while the motor dies.
  • Several owners describe the car failing to start with no diagnostic code, sometimes requiring a tow truck and repeated dealer visits without a fix.
  • Owners report the battery going completely dead after the vehicle sits parked for a few days, even after multiple jump-starts and dealer inspection.
  • Some describe automatic door locks engaging on their own while driving or while the vehicle is parked, in one case locking occupants out with keys and phones inside.
  • Multiple owners say the low-beam headlights are too dim to safely illuminate the road at night, a problem dealers reportedly could not resolve.

When 2017 Ford Edge electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2017, latest Sep 19, 2026.

2017 Ford Edge electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2017May 2018May 2019May 2021Aug 2022Jan 2025Jan 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201039 (6%)
  2. 2011752 (42%)
  3. 2012486 (43%)
  4. 2013918 (38%)
  5. 201464 (17%)
  6. 201562 (9%)
  7. 201646 (5%)
  8. 201739 (3%)
  9. 201849 (6%)
  10. 201935 (5%)
  11. 202026 (8%)
  12. 202115 (14%)
  13. 202218 (14%)
  14. 20239 (41%)
  15. 202410 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, which is about 3% of the 1,357 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System on the 2017 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2017 Ford Edge?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Ford Edge is 35,000 miles.
Did the 2017 Ford Edge's electrical complaints result in crashes?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes to Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2017 Ford Edge better than other years for electrical issues?
Its 3% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than years like 2011 (42%), 2012 (43%), and 2013 (38%), making 2017 comparatively better in this area among Edge model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.