2018 Ford Edge Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 4%of 849 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Ford Edge, 4% of the 849 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First the car started trembling when turning on and loosing power , it continues to get worse , check engine light came on I took it to get checked and it was off. Then eventually it came on flashing, I left it in place to get checked . The mechanic told me it was not worth it to fix it , it was damaged beyond repairable . I'm not exactly sure what happened but I have the report .”
NHTSA complaint #11339334, filed 2020-07, 56,000 miles“2018 Ford EDGE- it sounded like a bomb exploded and the whole sunroof shattered I asked for help from the dealer dch Ford in thousand oaks and they sent it to Ford and Ford said that it is not warrantied. I see many other complaints on this topic so I wish we all could get some help.”
NHTSA complaint #11317590, filed 2020-03, 7,500 miles“Air bag light was on in the car. Seat belt light for driver's seat doesn't always turn on nor does it alarm even when the seat belt in buckled or unbuckled or if the vehicle was stopped or in motion. Took vehicle in for service, initially was told there may have been rodent damage and that wouldn't be covered by warranty but they would check it out. When I returned, I was told empty water bottles under the passenger seat may have moved a wire. Service people stated that the wire may still be dislodged, they didn't check that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306486, filed 2020-02, 34,800 miles“At random times (no consistency) as we are driving or at initial start up, the instrument cluster will black out with no communication along with an occasion transmission not in park message that appears. Radio is lost as well. I have returned to the dealer for warranty repair for the 4th time in less than 2 months with no resolution. Initial repair was a loose wire, same issue appeared less than a week later. 2nd repair the dealer flashed the bcm. Same issue appeared the next day. Third repair, the bcm was replaced. Less than 2 days later, same issue appeared. …”
NHTSA complaint #11154489, filed 2018-11, 5,519 miles“Dead battery numerous times in the 1 1/2 years owned, the first after 3 days and dealer picked up, said okay---has happened many times since. On may 20, 2020, returning from a trip, dash lights went off and on several times and smoke came out from under hood. Suv is at dealer now, so do not know what they will say. In motion on a rural road 2 miles from home.”
NHTSA complaint #11325704, filed 2020-05, 16,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V548000Aug 20, 2018Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter…Covers: Ford Edge 2018, Lincoln MKX 2018, Ford Flex 2019 +1 more
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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 2018 Ford Edge
471 complaintsEngine cooling
179 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsBrakes
33 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 27, 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