2018 Ford Edge Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, about 3% of its 824 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. Two crashes and 11 injuries were reported, and a related recall (18V612000) covers short door striker bolts.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 3% of 824
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Doors, especially the driver's side, split at the door check as the door stop fails to engage before the door opens fully, straining the metal check.
- The power liftgate closes or drops on its own while owners are loading or unloading cargo, sometimes striking them and causing injury.
- Heated seats reportedly overheat, causing burns to occupants' legs and buttocks during longer drives.
- The moonroof has shattered or exploded while driving at highway speeds above 65 mph.
- Seat adjustment rails have sharp edges that have cut occupants' legs when entering the vehicle, in one case leading to an infection.
- A related recall addresses door striker bolts that were manufactured shorter than intended, affecting door latch performance.
When 2018 Ford Edge body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 11, 2018, latest Aug 15, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 18V612000Sep 11, 2018Structure & Body503 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, roughly 3% of the 824 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall 18V612000 covers 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles with door striker bolts that are shorter than intended, which can cause the doors to fail to latch properly. Ford dealers replace the bolts free of charge.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2018 Ford Edge?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.
- Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 11 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Ford Edge, with no fires reported.
- What specific body problems do 2018 Ford Edge owners report most?
- Owners most often describe doors splitting at the door check, power liftgates closing unexpectedly, overheating heated seats, a shattering moonroof, and sharp-edged seat rails.