2018 Ford Edge

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

The risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Ford Motor Company · up to 1,456,417 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

The risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Ford Motor Company · up to 499,129 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

The risk

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Ford Motor Company · up to 2,925,968 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

The risk

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Ford Motor Company · up to 488,594 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

The risk

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Ford Motor Company · up to 503 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

The risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Ford Motor Company · up to 87 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

Ford Motor Company · up to 25 vehicles across all model years covered

In addition, this car has a coolant issue

NHTSA complaint 11757094. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I have a 2018 Ford EDGE. VIN [XXX] I bought brand new from Tasca Ford, Seekonk MA 02771 (508) 336-7200 in late 2018. My vehicle has never been driven by anyone; I am the sole owner and take exceptionally diligent care of my vehicle. The year of the vehicle, though 8 years old now, only has 39,579 miles on it as of today as I have not driven far, and no one drove in 2020 Covid. I just paid out of pocket $4472.58 on Saturday for a repair to my vehicle that Ford Motor Company, new about. I should never have to have paid anything, as this is a major safety issue. It was never recalled, however, was only a bulletin sent to all dealerships only. They repaired only the cars that people brought in …

NHTSA complaint 11756318, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Coolant intrusion in #2 cylinder a known problem that costs over 11,000$ to fix

NHTSA complaint 11756377. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The check engine light came on and the repair shop used a scope to verify that there is coolant leaking into the engine. The only repair offered is to replace the engine. We did not notice any warning signs prior to the check engine light illuminating.

NHTSA complaint 11755504. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ECO boost 2.0 engine. Took vehicle to a Ford dealer because check engine light came on. Was told that I had a coolant intrusion into the engine heads. Motor needs to be replaced. Found out this is not an isolated problem for this engine. Contacted Ford and was told there is nothing that they can do about it.

NHTSA complaint 11754780. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.