2017 Ford Edge Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 891 Engine complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, 66% of that year's 1,357 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 891
- 66% of 1,357
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine losing power or shutting off completely while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes with accessories still working.
- Several owners describe unintended acceleration where the accelerator pedal stuck or the vehicle surged forward while parking, leading to crashes.
- Some vehicles stalled repeatedly, including immediately after starting, and were hard to restart, with dealerships unable to duplicate the fault.
- One owner reported smoke and a fire developing from the vehicle while stopped on the roadside shortly after a rental pickup.
- Owners describe engine misfires with diagnostic codes pointing to a cylinder misfire, with a dealer citing a design flaw that had not been recalled.
- A dashboard warning to put the vehicle in park and restart appeared while driving at highway speed, with brakes reportedly unresponsive during the event.
When 2017 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 3, 2017, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford Edge
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 891 Engine complaints for the 2017 Ford Edge, which is 66% of the 1,357 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Edge engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2017 Ford Edge.
- At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for reported Engine complaints on the 2017 Ford Edge is 72,000 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners report?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, stalling, unintended acceleration events, misfires, and in one case a fire, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
- Is the 2017 Ford Edge worse than other years for engine complaints?
- Yes, the 2017 model year shows 66% of its complaints tied to the engine, a higher share than most other Edge model years listed, such as 45% in 2016 and 26% in 2019.