Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Edge has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,379 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V544000 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V469000 Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V390000 Torque Converter Connection may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V427000 Torque Converter Connection may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V205000 Improperly Welded Windshield Header/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V123000 Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 705 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 266 complaints
- Power Train 148 complaints
- Service Brakes 124 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109 complaints
- Unknown or Other 83 complaints
Of the 1,379 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 1,379 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Edge is hampered by persistent engine and brake issues, with numerous recalls affecting safety-critical components. Common failures in the powertrain and braking systems amplify cost and maintenance concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| brake hoses | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| torque converter | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| shifter cable | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| rearview camera | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid flush every 2 years
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system maintenance every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Braking inconsistencies
- Transmission slipping
- Burning smell from the engine
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.