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Ford Edge

Ford Edge Years to Avoid

7 scored model years (2018–2024) · model average 67/100

Avoid the 2018 Ford Edge. Coolant leaks into the cylinders of its 2.0L EcoBoost engine, and dealers usually call for a full long-block replacement. The 2024 is the year to buy, with fewer recalls and a different set of complaints.

Verdict

Avoid
2018 57/100
Buy
2024 76/100
Model average
67/100
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Ford Edge Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Ford Edge average of 67/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201857/100Mixed7746Engine (315)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

57
MixedReliability score: 57 out of 100, rated Mixed

2018 Ford Edge

Engine trouble dominates. Owners report coolant leaking into the cylinders of the 2.0L EcoBoost, shown by a check engine light, a misfire, or coolant that drops with no puddle. Dealers usually call for a new long-block, with quotes up to $12,000. Failures cluster between about 50,000 and 100,000 miles. This year also has 7 recalls and 3 fire reports.

7 recalls746 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Engine (315), Engine And Engine Cooling (154), Power Train (71), Electrical System (30), Unknown Or Other (29), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17)

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What Are Common Ford Edge Problems?

Edge transmission problems

683 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2020, 2018

2019: Transmission shudder is the dominant complaint.

Edge engine problems

415 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2020

2018: Coolant leaks into the cylinders of the 2.0L EcoBoost.

Edge engine problems

185 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019

2018: Misfires caused by coolant entering a cylinder are the main pattern here.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

116 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2020, 2022

2019: Panoramic sunroof glass shattering is a recurring theme here, often at highway speed with a loud bang and no visible impact, and in some cases on nearly new cars.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

99 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2020

2018: Batteries go dead overnight.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

58 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2021, 2018

2022: When the car is shifted into reverse, the rearview camera image goes black, white, dim, distorted, frozen or delayed, sometimes with a "Contact Dealer" message.

Best Ford Edge Year to Buy Instead

76
GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Ford Edge

The 2024 has 2 recalls, against 7 for the 2018, and its top complaints are electrical, rearview camera, and gear engagement rather than coolant in the cylinders. It is also the newest year, so complaints have had less time to build. On a test drive, check the camera, the Sync screen, and how it shifts.

Score: 76/100 (Good)2 recalls38 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Ford Edge has 2 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ford Edge years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2018. The site's analysis puts it well below the model's own average. Owners report coolant leaking into the cylinders of the 2.0L EcoBoost, and dealers usually call for a full long-block replacement. It also has 7 recalls and 3 fire reports.
Is the 2019 Ford Edge a good year?
The 2019 is among the two lowest-rated years, but the site does not flag it to avoid. It has 3 recalls, and power train is its biggest complaint area. Inspect it closely and review the transmission and engine history before buying.
Which Ford Edge years have transmission problems?
Power train is the top complaint area in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and it ranks third in 2018. The 2019 has the most power train filings. The 2024 also has reports of gears engaging unexpectedly or refusing to engage, though only a few.
Do the 2020 to 2022 Ford Edge years have the engine coolant problem?
Engine complaints drop sharply after 2019. The 2020 has 16, against 315 for the 2018, and engine is not among the top complaint areas for 2021 or 2022. Power train leads those years, so check the transmission.
Is the 2024 Ford Edge the safest used choice?
The 2024 is the site's pick, with 2 recalls and no engine complaints among its top areas. Its complaints cover the horn, seat heater, rearview camera, Sync screen, and shifting. Because it is recent, its low count partly reflects less time on the road.

How we score every Ford Edge model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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