2018 Ford edge SEL
2FMPK4J90JBC54672
Vehicle history report for the 2018 Ford edge SEL (VIN 2FMPK4J90JBC54672). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.0L 4-cyl 245 hp, gasoline. Title: Clean. 45,033 mi reported. Registered in Mi. 7 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #18V390000 · 11/06/2018LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 eve…
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.
NHTSA Campaign #18V612000 · 11/09/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
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 nu
NHTSA Campaign #18V548000 · 20/08/2018SERVICE BRAKES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #20V469000 · 10/08/2020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
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 notifica
NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 · 10/06/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026
NHTSA Campaign #25V544000 · 22/08/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
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
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 775 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford edge, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 775
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 Ford edge.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
*Initial engine startup rough idling and also after filling gas tank up, periodic stalling, Check Engine light come on, P302 Code misfire of cylinder #2, Disappearing coolant with no observable leaks, white smoke upon startups. I am bringing the car in tomorrow to Ford for an engine inspection/analysis. *The engine stalled on the Hwy. The vehicle will be ins…
NHTSA ODI #11749391ENGINE
Engine misfires when driving. The cause is coolant intrusion. Loss of power when driving. Rough idling. Very dangerous to drive. Diagnosed by a ford certified dealership. No symptoms prior to the problem. Vehicle is available for inspection.
NHTSA ODI #11749448ENGINE
ENGINE replacement due to coolant intrusion. This is common BIG problems reported by many and Ford is not fixing it. Engine light came after visit at Ford dealer service and was told to drive the car as long as the engine light was not flashing. Inspected by Ford and told $10,000 to fix No messages or symptoms before the car was taken to Ford for a recall, f…
NHTSA ODI #11749037ENGINE
A week prior to the engine light going on, I noticed the car running rough when stopped at a traffic light. I thought it was due to the extreme heat and the A/C running high. The check engine light went on in my 2018 Ford Edge on XXX. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it and they ran a diagnostic. Then they told me it was misfiring and nothing to wor…
NHTSA ODI #11748906ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
receiving code p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. technician placed scope inside cylinder 4 and signs of coolant inside the cylinder. TSB 19-2346 matches what is happening in with his vehicle
NHTSA ODI #11748586ENGINE
This is an issue that could lead to sudden engine failure while driving, causing a serious accident risk. A few months ago the engine sputtered while idle after starting and the heater wasn't working well. Noticed coolant was a low and topped it off. The issue seemed resolved after this. A few weeks ago the check engine light came on indicating a misfire in…
NHTSA ODI #11747303ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The check engine light came on while the vehicle was being driven during a vacation. This happened after the vehicle had a maintenance-required tune-up performed by the dealership on May 19, 2026. The vehicle was not having performance issues at the time, but I did not want to drive home with the check engine light on. The very next business day, I took the…
NHTSA ODI #11746480ENGINE
Approximately 3–6 months ago, my 2018 Ford Edge (2.0L EcoBoost, ~86,650 miles) began exhibiting symptoms including repeated coolant loss requiring frequent top-offs with no visible external leak, a check engine light with misfire codes, and rough idle and rough running conditions. I brought the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis. The dealership confi…
NHTSA ODI #11746506+ 767 more complaints on record.
