2017 Ford Edge service brakes problems
124 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
“Progressive and then complete brake failure, stopping only after engaging the park-brake. The incident occurred on a 'sidestreet', [XXX]. No additional traffic at that time minimized immediate risk; The park-brake engaged at our home and the vehicle stopped. The brake pedal went completely to the…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“The rear brake hose failed while driving, causing a sudden loss of braking power that nearly resulted in a collision. The vehicle had to be coasted onto a side street where we my son was able to get it home very slowly. Called Ford for repair due to open recall on it and now we have to pay for it…”
filed Aug 19, 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% |
| 2023 Edge | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Edge | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Edge | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 Edge | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Edge | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 Edge | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Edge | 99 | 11% |
| 2015 Edge | 77 | 11% |
| 2014 Edge | 57 | 15% |
| 2013 Edge | 529 | 22% |
| 2012 Edge | 247 | 22% |
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.