2017 Ford Edge service brakes problems
121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Ford Edge — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem: Rear brake flexible hose leak. The right rear flexible brake hose failed as I was driving home. The brake pedal went to the floor. Fortunately, that only occurred one block from my home. I parked my car in my driveway and looked for the source of the problem. My initial thought was that my…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“Over several days prior to 2/10/2026, my vehicle showed continuous brake fluid loss, brake fluid warning light illumination, and significantly increased pedal travel, causing extended stopping distance and near loss of braking. On 2/10/2026 I brought the vehicle to AutoNation Ford Frisco (WO…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025
- Front brake hoses may rupture prematurelyCampaign 20V469000 · Aug 10, 2020
Service Brakes problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Edge | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Edge | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 Edge | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Edge | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 Edge | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 Edge | 98 | 11% |
| 2015 Edge | 76 | 11% |
| 2014 Edge | 57 | 15% |
| 2013 Edge | 527 | 22% |
| 2012 Edge | 247 | 22% |
| 2011 Edge | 261 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Edge
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.