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2018 Ford Edge drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 78 complaints for the 2018 Ford Edge, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
78 8% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
72,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
4 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2018 Ford Edge Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 72,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 4 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 5 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 72,000 miles
Based on 18 complaints that include mileage. 39% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles4
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles5
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 18 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries.

What owners wrote

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned on and parked on a level ground surface while the contact was outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle reversed independently, drove over the curb, hit the apartment complex fence, went down the alley, and hit a neighbor's fence. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven away from the scene and was parked.

Reported at 8,200 miles, August 2024 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the engine compartment which resulted in the vehicle losing power. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be pulled over but was not restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the torque converter replaced. The vehicle was repaired but recall was not covered.

Reported at 80,000 miles, September 2021

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