2018 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

416Engine complaints

53.5%Of all 777 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE416 · 53.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING168 · 21.6%

POWER TRAIN71 · 9.1%

Unspecified / other40 · 5.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 4.2%

Share of the 777 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and noticed blue smoke coming out of…”NHTSA complaint 11466215 — filed 05/26/2022

“Coolant leaking into engine causing misfire and potential for car to overheat if not catch fire. The real issue is this is a KNOWN defect…”NHTSA complaint 11461813 — filed 04/22/2022

“Engine light came on. Car was driving fine. We are under 100m out of the 60k mi warranty. Coolant in the engine & engine needs…”NHTSA complaint 11457846 — filed 03/22/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Edge: 416 of 777 complaints on file (53.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Edge have in total?

777 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.