Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 849 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 #18V612000 Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V548000 Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V390000 Torque Converter Connection may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 471 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 179 complaints
- Power Train 83 complaints
- Unknown or Other 40 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 24 complaints
Of the 849 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 849 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Edge shows an average reliability with 846 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. Engine and powertrain issues top the complaint list, indicating potential concerns. Recall campaigns address various safety and performance matters. However, the evidence remains insufficient for a broad judgment beyond these observations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$4,500 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $900–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Fuel system cleaning
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Transmission slipping
- Brake fluid leaks
- Strange engine noises
- Electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.