With 1 recalls and 741 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

741

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 741 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine298

02Engine And Engine Cooling123

03Power Train37

04Engine And Engine Cooling,engine28

05Unknown Or Other22

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

Ford Edge Fuel Economy

19–24mpg combined

17-20city

23-29hwy

$1,800-$2,300/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~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Edge FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Edge AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2018 Ford Edge

37States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

81813%

TXTexas

4036%

FLFlorida

3506%

MOMissouri

3365%

PAPennsylvania

3305%

ILIllinois

3145%

OHOhio

2985%

MNMinnesota

2664%

DEDelaware

2214%

CACalifornia

2143%

NCNorth Carolina

1673%

WIWisconsin

1633%

NYNew York

1502%

INIndiana

1472%

GAGeorgia

1342%

DCWashington DC

1342%

MDMaryland

1162%

TNTennessee

1082%

AZArizona

1072%

NJ104

CO100

KY94

NH89

WA84

OK82

NE71

MA69

IA65

UT60

OR58

RI55

KS54

SD51

AL50

NV45

ND41

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 741 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.