The Lemon Index2017 Ford Edge.
The 2017 Ford Edge is about average by owner complaints: 168 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 112, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,374 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 51K to 90K miles on the car (616 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 58K–87K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 52K–93K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 35K–89K miles
Recalls 8
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- brakes 2025
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Show all 8 recalls
- brakes 2020
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
- body structure 2017
These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity.
- airbags 2017
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 180 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When servicing a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct…
- Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental…
- 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenLoss of motive power2026
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedLoss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure2024–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Brakes squeak upon initial drive and engine has a rattling noise coming from the front passenger area during start up.
2017 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 11145252
More owner reports
The flex plate was a problem that the Ford motor company was aware of defective welded studs from the factory. Now I am out of pocket for more than 5 thousand dollars for their defect.
NHTSA complaint 11372954
Car engine light turned on with only 48k miles and Ford stated my car needs a new engine due to being improperly made and coolant leaking into engine.
NHTSA complaint 11385338
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Ford Edge reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 112; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2017 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (41%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and brakes (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
8 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Edge get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Ford Edge safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 51,100 and 90,000 miles. The middle report was at 70,000 miles, from 616 complaints.
Does the 2017 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works