2017 Ford Edge Problems
What owners have reported about the 2017 Ford Edge, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2017 Ford Edge a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Edge. Owners have filed 1,374 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 16 Edge model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, brakes and transmission.
1,374 complaints 8 recalls, 3 crash risk 3rd worst of 16 Edge years
Top 2017 Ford Edge problems
Engine problems
902 complaints (66%) name the engine, most often the cooling system and exhaust system.
Brake problems
209 complaints (15%) name the brakes, most often the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings and master cylinder.
Transmission problems
148 complaints (11%) name the transmission, most often the automatic transmission and floor shift.
Backup camera problems
43 complaints (3%) name the backup camera, most often the camera and rearview system braking.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (610 of 1,374). The amber line is the middle value, about 70,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2017 Ford Edge recalls
Camera
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270.
Recall 25V572000 · Sep 2025Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid
Crash riskThe rear brake jounce hose can rupture and leak brake fluid. A leak can make the car take longer to stop, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will inspect, replace, and adjust the brake jounce hoses as needed, free of charge.
Recall 25V544000 · Aug 2025Gear position indication (PRNDL), Shift linkage / cable / rod
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022.
Recall 22V413000 · Jun 2022Front brake hoses may rupture early
Crash riskThe front brake hoses can burst before they should. A burst hose leaks brake fluid, which makes the car take longer to stop and raises the chance of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will replace the front brake hoses with new ones that have a revised braid material, at no cost to you.
Recall 20V469000 · Aug 2020Torque converter
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
Recall 18V390000 · Jun 2018Transmission torque converter may detach from engine
Crash riskOn some vehicles with a 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic, the studs that attach the torque converter to the engine may be poorly welded. If they fail, the vehicle can lose the ability to move, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge, and Ford or Lincoln will notify owners by mail.
Recall 17V427000 · Jul 2017Roof and pillars
These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection." If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
Recall 17V205000 · Mar 2017Driver air bag may not fully inflate
Injury riskIn a crash, the driver's front air bag may not fully inflate or its cushion may detach from the module, so it may not protect the driver as designed. This raises the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag module at no cost to you.
Recall 17V123000 · Feb 2017Get an email when your 2017 Ford Edge gets a new recall
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Edge years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2017 Ford Edge problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2017 Ford Edge a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Edge. Owners have filed 1,374 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 16 Edge model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, brakes and transmission.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Edge problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, brakes, transmission and backup camera. 902 complaints (66%) name the engine, most often the cooling system and exhaust system.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge engine problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 60,000–90,000 miles, with a middle value near 72,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
8. Camera (25V572000); Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid (25V544000); Gear position indication (PRNDL), Shift linkage / cable / rod (22V413000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2017 Ford Edge?
Ask for service records covering the engine, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2021 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.