2018 Ford Edge Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Ford Edge, 4% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate and traffic was heavy with speeds constantly changing. I was keeping what I though was a safe distance but when the car in front of me completely stopped and I hit my brakes, my vehicle slid instead of stopping resulting in me hitting the vehicle in front of me. Would this be associated with the brake recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11390481, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“Brakes are too sensitive (grabbing) at low speed, especially after sitting overnight. A very slight touch of the brake pedal will cause the car to immediately stop and anyone in the car will slide forward in their seat if not out of the seat. This is a problem with both myself and my wife driving the car. If I drive the car and stomp on the brakes a few times it seems to get a little better. But it is a safety issue for people inside the car and if a car is following closely due to the abrupt uncontrollable stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11246076, filed 2019-08, 13,000 miles“NHTSA needs to recall the engines on these vehicle check engine light came on had checked was told spark plug #4 misfire vehicle is overheating and taking all coolant, white smoke coming out the exhuast, when I brake my emergency brakes are being applied??? I see that there are other people who are having same issues NHTSA and FORD need to RECALL THE ENGINES!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11610321, filed 2024-08“There is an engine defect causing coolant to leak into cylinders on my 2018 Ford edge titanium ecoboost 2.0l turbocharged engine. This is a known safety problem and there have been many lawsuits regarding this issue. I have contacted Ford Corporate and they are only recommending to replace the long block instead of replacing the entire engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432533, filed 2021-09“Not sure if this is due to the recall from 2025 that does not have a remedy yet but driving my car makes me extremely nervous because my brakes are becoming difficult to use. Just wondering what I can do and what options have.”
NHTSA complaint #11753654, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 25V544000Aug 22, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.Covers: Ford Edge 2015–2018, Lincoln MKX 2016–2018
- 20V469000Aug 10, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.Covers: Ford Edge 2015–2018, Lincoln MKX 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 11037778Sep 11, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016-2018 Model Year MKX Vehicles Rear Brake Flexible Hose Replacement
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10225540Oct 5, 2022Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS…
- 10222518Sep 30, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters
- 10218898Aug 24, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected…
- 10201034Aug 25, 2021Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 | 33 | 4% |
| 2017 | 209 | 15% |
| 2016 | 157 | 17% |
| 2015 | 133 | 18% |
| 2014 | 66 | 17% |
| 2013 | 633 | 26% |
| 2012 | 273 | 24% |
| 2011 | 308 | 17% |
| 2010 | 179 | 27% |
| 2009 | 43 | 16% |
| 2008 | 87 | 8% |
| 2007 | 117 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Edge
471 complaintsEngine cooling
179 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology