2018 Ford Edge Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 81 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, 10% of all 824 complaints that year, with median failure mileage of 74,000. Two related recalls exist: a shift cable bushing recall (22V413000) and a torque converter weld stud recall (18V390000).
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 81
- 10% of 824
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly after being parked, linked to a shifter cable bushing issue covered by recall 22V413000.
- Drivers describe sudden loss of acceleration at highway speed, with the car slowing down instead of responding to the gas pedal.
- Some report harsh, delayed gear engagement, describing the transmission as unsure which gear to select before slamming into gear during stop-and-go driving or on hills.
- Owners tied engine and transmission failures, including torque converter replacement, directly to recall 18V390000 after parts took weeks to source.
- A rattling noise while idling progressed to rough shifting and a check engine light, later diagnosed as a cracked part in the powertrain.
- One owner reported a clicking noise from the engine compartment followed by a sudden loss of power at 35 mph.
When 2018 Ford Edge transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 6, 2018, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 22V413000Jun 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain2,925,968 vehicles
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
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.
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
- NHTSA 18V390000Jun 11, 2018Transmission & Powertrain25 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2018 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 81 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, making up 10% of the 824 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall on the 2018 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall 18V390000 covers torque converter weld stud issues on 2017-2018 Edge models with 2.0L engines, and recall 22V413000 covers a shift cable bushing that can let the vehicle roll away unexpectedly.
- At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge transmission problems usually occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 74,000 miles at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2018 Edge.
- Have there been any crashes linked to Edge powertrain problems?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 4 injuries connected to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, with no fires reported.