How common are engine problems in the 2018 Ford Edge?

NHTSA data shows 585 engine-related complaints out of 824 total complaints for the 2018 Edge, a 71% share, the highest of any model year for this vehicle.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Edge engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine problem area, though one complaint references an earlier campaign, 18v390000, and recall 17s16.

At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge engines typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 74,000 miles.

What is the main engine complaint owners report?

Owners most often describe coolant leaking into the engine cylinders, causing misfires, rough running, loss of power, and in some cases full engine replacement.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to this engine issue?

NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 1 fire associated with engine complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, out of 585 total complaints in this area.

2018 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 585 of 824 total complaints (71%) for the 2018 Ford Edge, the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 74,000 miles, and no dedicated recall for this engine issue appears in NHTSA data for this year.

Engine complaints: 585; 71% of 824
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Coolant leaks internally into the engine cylinders, often cylinders 2, 3, or 4, causing misfires and rough running.
Check engine light comes on for a cylinder misfire, and dealers trace it to coolant contamination rather than a simple sensor issue.
Engine loses power or stalls while driving, in some cases on the highway, after coolant mixes with oil or enters a cylinder.
Owners report the engine requires full replacement, with one case citing a defective engine at 25,000 miles.
One complaint links symptoms to NHTSA campaign 18v390000 and Ford recall 17s16, describing replacement of engine and transmission components including the torque converter.
Some owners note exhaust fumes entering the cabin during recirculating climate control mode.

When 2018 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2018, latest Sep 24, 2026.

585 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q3 (73).

Engine recalls for the 2018 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.

201074 (11%)
2011254 (14%)
201276 (7%)
2013211 (9%)
201461 (16%)
2015226 (31%)
2016410 (45%)
2017891 (66%)
2018585 (71%)
2019196 (26%)
202059 (19%)
202115 (14%)
202214 (11%)
20234 (18%)
20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2018 Ford Edge?: NHTSA data shows 585 engine-related complaints out of 824 total complaints for the 2018 Edge, a 71% share, the highest of any model year for this vehicle.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Edge engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this engine problem area, though one complaint references an earlier campaign, 18v390000, and recall 17s16.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge engines typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 74,000 miles.
What is the main engine complaint owners report?: Owners most often describe coolant leaking into the engine cylinders, causing misfires, rough running, loss of power, and in some cases full engine replacement.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to this engine issue?: NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 1 fire associated with engine complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, out of 585 total complaints in this area.