2017 Ford Edge Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,308miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ford Edge, 2% of the 1,377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,308 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my car in the shop for 3 different occasions with the car having no power that something is draining the battery. Also the back brake light has moisture and is getting worse. The 3 times that my car lost all power was while it was parked, it was cold outside and rainy.”
NHTSA complaint #11311170, filed 2020-02, 15,000 miles“This is the 4th time over the last several months that car battery has gone completely dead after sitting for a few days in our garage. Will not start. Local dealership and Ford unable to fix issue at this time. Vehicle towed from our garage on october 5th. Local personnel at dealership unable to recreate the problem. Ford has dispatched technician/engineer to the dealership to help help identify the problem. Vehicle is six months old with 2800 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11039459, filed 2017-10, 1,615 miles“Vehicle was parked and off. We loaded all luggage into the car and closed the doors. Both keys were in the diaper bag. The automatic door locks engaged and we had no way to get into our car or call for help, as our phones were in the car. This type of door lock does not require you to push the fob button. You just have to touch the door handle while keys are in your possession. But the car is not supposed to lock if the key is within the vehicle. We had to call aaa to get the door unlocked. Fortunately our infant and dogs had not been loaded yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11089579, filed 2018-04, 5,000 miles“I purchased this car new with 10 miles driven only 14 months ago. At 3100 miles it lost all electric/electronic/engine power as I was traveling approximately 40 miles on a city street with traffic! The engine light, service wrench light and dinging sounds flashed; the vehicle decreased in speed, and shut down, making it difficult to steer. Fortunately, I was able to coast off the street into an open driveway prior to its complete stop of the vehicle from loss of all power! Then there were absolutely no power; ignition would not start; no lights, no power of any kind. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110066, filed 2018-07, 3,100 miles“Upon returning from an 8 day absence, I went to start the car and it was totally dead. Tried to jump it and while internal accessory lights came on it would not start. Called Ford and they sent a tow truck, who jumped it with a hand held lithium battery and it started. Had the tow truck follow me to the dealer, where with the drivers door open, the entire car went dead again. The dealer was going to replace the battery but it would not fail according to the new Ford battery failure criteria and I suggested simply placing it back in the car and I would continue to drive it locally. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 18% |
| 2023 | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 | 18 | 14% |
| 2021 | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 | 25 | 8% |
| 2019 | 34 | 4% |
| 2018 | 37 | 4% |
| 2017 | 27 | 2% |
| 2016 | 38 | 4% |
| 2015 | 53 | 7% |
| 2014 | 56 | 15% |
| 2013 | 854 | 35% |
| 2012 | 462 | 41% |
| 2011 | 687 | 38% |
| 2010 | 28 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 158 | 14% |
| 2007 | 96 | 10% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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