With 1 recalls and 775 complaints, the 2018 Ford Edge rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

775

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3900002018-11-06

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Ford Edge's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 775 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine317

02Engine And Engine Cooling125

03Power Train39

04Engine And Engine Cooling,engine28

05Power Train,engine23

775 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Edge Fuel Economy

19–24mpg combined

17-20city

23-29hwy

$2,800-$3,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Ford Edge ranges from 19 to 24 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Edge FWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Edge FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Ford Edge

40States

24%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 39 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

73412%

TXTexas

4177%

PAPennsylvania

3395%

FLFlorida

3325%

MOMissouri

3315%

ILIllinois

3245%

MNMinnesota

2825%

CACalifornia

2304%

OHOhio

2224%

DEDelaware

2103%

WIWisconsin

1863%

INIndiana

1803%

NYNew York

1613%

NCNorth Carolina

1492%

GAGeorgia

1472%

TNTennessee

1362%

DCWashington DC

1292%

AZArizona

1242%

MDMaryland

1152%

KYKentucky

1112%

OK111

CO110

NJ101

NH82

WA81

UT68

NE67

KS64

MA54

RI52

AL47

SD45

IA43

ME43

OR42

NM40

CT40

NV39

ND38

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Ford Edge Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Ford Edge a good car to buy?

The 2018 Ford Edge has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford Edge?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Ford Edge. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Ford Edge?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Ford Edge delivers 19–24 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Edge?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Ford Edge, based on 775 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.