2018 Ford Edge engine and engine cooling problems
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Ford Edge — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact stated that immediately after the failure, the vehicle failed to accelerate and sputtered abnormally. The vehicle was restarted and taken to a service…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound with smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine warning light and overheating warning light were illuminated, and the contact became aware of an abnormal odor…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Edge | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Edge | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Edge | 34 | 4% |
| 2017 Edge | 262 | 19% |
| 2016 Edge | 89 | 10% |
| 2015 Edge | 23 | 3% |
| 2014 Edge | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Edge | 12 | 0% |
| 2012 Edge | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Edge | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 Edge | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 Edge | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.