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Seat beltsPart report

2018 Ford Edge Seat belts Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
2%of 850 total for the year
Median mileage
39,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Ford Edge, 2% of the 850 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,900 miles. 2 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.

“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

“I have a 2018 Ford Edge that radiator fluid has leaked into the cylinder causing the vehicle to malfunction. Ford knows about this problem and refuses to do a recall. Also, I have a seatbelt that hasn’t worked in years and needs replacement. I contacted Ford years ago and have been told repeatedly that it’s on back order.”

NHTSA complaint #11616130, filed 2024-09

“We have had 2 seatbelts in this vehicle fail. The drivers seat belt would not pull out all of the way and was replaced under warranty. The rear left (drivers side) seatbelt has now failed in a similar way. The belt is stuck retracted and will not pull out. The part is back ordered with no estimate of availability. I have never had a seatbelt fail and to have 2 fail on the same vehicle raises concerns.”

NHTSA complaint #11634367, filed 2025-01

“Driver seatbelt retractor sticks and strap will not come out only in situations where car heats up. After car cools down while in shade A/C or overnight it works. Having no seat belt causes a safety problem and a legal issue with mandatory seat belt use. Dealer in Ellijay Ronnie Thompson Ford confirmed the issue but said we would have to pay for problem-. This is a Ford Edge problem I have seen from other posts on line. Problem started about 3 months ago. This happened with no warning.”

NHTSA complaint #11538353, filed 2023-08

“The seat belt on the driver's side front keeps getting locked up and won't release. I have to mess with the seat belt height adjuster to get it to work and sometimes it just doesn't which then makes my seat belt alert light and beep go off every few minutes. It's also against the law to go without my seat belt which is definitely an issue. I haven't even had this car for a year and I have not had any accidents nor did the car report I got when I purchased it state that there were any accidents on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11472437, filed 2022-07

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202221%
202122%
2020113%
2019223%
2018142%
201771%
201691%
201541%
201421%
201370%
201240%
201170%
201030%
200820%
200730%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Edge

Engine
472 complaints
Engine cooling
179 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
83 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Fuel system
27 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
24 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Air 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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