2017 Ford Edge Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,480miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ford Edge, 1% of the 1,377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,480 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I have a slit on my passenger side airbag.I just noticed it one day getting in my car.I took it to oxmoor Ford several times,they took pictures and finally called me back after several times being there and said they were not going to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11151111, filed 2018-11, 14,000 miles“This vehicle was involved in an accident when another vehicle crossed its path going the wrong way on a one way street. This Ford EDGE struck the Ford f150 broadside at approximately 30+ MPH at about a 20 degree angle drivers side hood and fender and windshield broken. The steering wheel air bag did not deploy, and the knee bolster did not deploy fully. This caused serious injuries to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11270421, filed 2019-10, 25,480 miles“We were driving down Hwy 84 in Georgia coming from the airport a truck was making a left hand turn and turned in front of us.. We hit the car going about 30 miles an hour.. The air bags did not deploy and we suffered greatly because of this.. This happened 2/14/21..”
NHTSA complaint #11421927, filed 2021-06“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that a crack had formed over the passenger’s side dashboard where the air bag was located. Over time, the crack on the dashboard expanded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed; however, the mechanic found no defect with the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to cover 60% of the cost of the repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11512768, filed 2023-03, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11690998, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 17V123000Feb 27, 2017Ford 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…Covers: Ford Edge 2016–2017, Lincoln MKX 2016–2017, Continental 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10181935Oct 23, 20202015-2018 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with active front steering (AFS) may require additional service when replacing the driver airbag using certain part numbers only…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 12 | 1% |
| 2010 | 287 | 43% |
| 2009 | 132 | 51% |
| 2008 | 438 | 39% |
| 2007 | 330 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Edge
703 complaintsEngine cooling
266 complaintsBrakes
209 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
148 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology