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2017 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
1%of 1,377 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Ford Edge, 1% of the 1,377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“Center LED light panel on exterior lift gate developed condensation inside which has accumulated to visible pools on each side of the light strip. Worried could cause it to short out which could put vehicle at risk or being struck or rear ended when braking or when stopped due to lack of visibility.”

NHTSA complaint #11186663, filed 2019-03, 3,000 miles

“The low beam headlights are very dim, and when it's raining at night, it is almost too dim to drive safely. The high beams work fine, but the low beams are too dim to be effective.”

NHTSA complaint #11376317, filed 2020-11, 42,500 miles

“I bought this car used from Honda Dealership. It had 84,000 mileage on it and since then. The headlights are so dim and I can’t see you have to drive with high beam on every time I go at night I’ve changed almost we like 56 different types light bulb, but still nothing still worst. If I used one for the manufacturer one it’s nothing it’s literally dark outside. …”

NHTSA complaint #11686644, filed 2025-09

“I can not see a dark road in the night if there is no additional lighting, such as street lights. I have been to the dealership and there is no brighter bulbs approved by Ford; they have repositioned the lights and it does not help. I have missed a right turn several times and understeered. Twice I have missed the road completely and ran into a ditch that was not made visable when using the dim headlights. I have hit a fence post after going into the ditch. I made no insurance claim thinking that I was my fault that I can not see well in this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11439610, filed 2021-11

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202314%
202211%
202111%
202010%
201920%
2018162%
2017141%
2016101%
201591%
2014123%
20131918%
2012847%
201118710%
2010193%
2009135%
2008696%
2007404%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Edge

Engine
703 complaints
Engine cooling
266 complaints
Brakes
209 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
148 complaints
Other or unknown
84 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Body and structure
26 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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