Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 1,327 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Edge, and it carries 8 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 507 | 38% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 192 | 14% |
| Power train | 84 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 72 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 48 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 42 | 3% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 3% |
| Power train | 37 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 2% |
| Service brakes | 24 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The coolant is getting consumed by the engine. I need to add coolant every so often and there is no visible leaks in the hoses. It cause the check engine light to come on, a rough idle at start, and a cylinder to misfire
NHTSA complaint: Power train
The vehicle had approximately 113,000 miles on the odometer when the initial engine problems began. It began intermittently shaking violently for several seconds immediately after startup. This occurred periodically for
NHTSA complaint: Engine
structural failure of the engine block. confirmed the coolant leak into the cylinders, you are dealing a TSB 19-2346 engine block defect.
NHTSA complaint: Engine
In my accident, the airbags were never deployed and I had my airbag replaced in 2022 I believe.
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
The engine was running rough and the check engine light on. It first happened on XXX. One engine coil was replaced but the engine light came back on and was running rough and misfiring at the end of XXX. At another inde
NHTSA complaint: Engine
My 2017 Ford Edge Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost (76,500 miles) has experienced the coolant-intrusion engine failure being evaluated under NHTSA Defect Petition DP26008. Symptoms began with an intermittent check-engine light and
NHTSA complaint: Engine
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated th
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated and DTC: PC03 was displayed. The contact pulled over to the emergency lane on the highway, and while a
NHTSA complaint: Engine
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Edge. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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.
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.
Fix: 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
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe
Risk: If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to
Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
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.
Fix: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. For
| Reliability raw | 51 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 65 | good |
| Maintenance | 74 | good |
| Depreciation | 68 | good |
| Performance | 67 | good |
| Efficiency | 36 | below average |
| Safety | 93 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 1,327 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 507 of them (38%). There are 8 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 51/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 65/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2017 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 64/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.