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
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Edge
- Engine 648 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Backover prevention 24 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints