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2018 Ford Edge recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Edge. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EDGE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Edge, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V572000September 3, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V544000August 22, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V413000June 10, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
20V469000August 10, 2020Service Brakes
18V612000September 11, 2018Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V548000August 20, 2018Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
18V390000June 11, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2025
Owner notification
January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Edge
Not reported – September 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V544000Manufacturer no. 25S87

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
September 17, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
499,129 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Edge
Not reported – December 21, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V544000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V413000Manufacturer no. 22S43

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA
June 10, 2022
Owner notification
October 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,925,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V413000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V469000Manufacturer no. 20S42

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
August 10, 2020
Owner notification
May 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
488,594 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety risk

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V469000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V612000Manufacturer no. 18C06

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2018
Owner notification
October 18, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
503 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Edge
July 27, 2018 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V612000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V548000Manufacturer no. 18S25

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Report received by NHTSA
August 20, 2018
Owner notification
September 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Edge
May 29, 2018 – May 29, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

Safety risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V548000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V390000Manufacturer no. 17S16 (S2)

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter

Report received by NHTSA
June 11, 2018
Owner notification
July 5, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Edge
July 28, 2017 – March 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V390000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 4, 2025.