Rear drivers side brake line ruptured, leaving the vehicle unsafe to drive. The ruptured happened at a bend in the hard brake line at the top of the gas tank.
2018 Ford Edge brakes problems
33 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Antilock: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Edge brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 25V544000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- 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.
Recall number 20V469000 · Recall details
What 2018 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am filing a formal complaint for a Safety issue regarding Brakes. When turning, the "Brake Fluid Low" light would flash on for 2 seconds. It did not stay on. Brake pedal seemed normal. When inspected, there was no fluid in the Master Cylinder. No leak was detected. Fluid was in the Brake Booster. They indicated both would need to be replaced. There are 28,000 miles on the 2018 Ford Edge. My Safety and passengers was put at risk because there was no fluid and brakes could fail at any time. The Low fluid light did not stay on. This problem was confirmed at an independent service center. I am taking the vehicle to the Ford Dealer Service Department on 8.26.26 Only when turning a corner did a light come on Low Brake Fluid for 2 seconds. It is not on otherwise. I have had the oil changed and vehicle inspected and used Ford Service at the dealer "The Works" package where supposedly the brakes fluid and breaks were inspected at appropriate intervals and this was last done on 3.11.26 and it was rated as "good" by the Dealership. Based on the fact the Master Cylinder should be good for around 90,000 miles it seems defective and a safety issue. We have 28,000 miles, garage kept, well maintained vehicle Ford has issued massive safety recalls for exactly this issue on 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles (specifically Recall 20V‑332 / Ford Campaign 20S31) However our vehicle does not fall within the date range. Our vehicle was made of 3/2018. I have called Lasco Ford Dealership and Ford Customer Service. This is our only vehicle and now we cannot drive it.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH with her children inside the vehicle and making a turn, while attempting to stop on a hill, the brakes suddenly became inoperable, but the contact was able to avoid a crash. The brake fluid was low prior to the failure. Additionally, fluid was added, but the failure persisted, and the contact’s husband added more brake fluid to the reservoir. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, which determined that all four brake hoses had ruptured, and there was an associated recall, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided an address to send all concerns, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Not sure if this is due to the recall from 2025 that does not have a remedy yet but driving my car makes me extremely nervous because my brakes are becoming difficult to use. Just wondering what I can do and what options have.
On April 15, 2026, I brought my 2018 Ford Edge SEL to an authorized Ford dealership with a loud rattling noise at startup and an illuminated check engine light. Ford Motor Company had previously sent me two written notices (September 2022 and June 2023) identifying a known cracked flexplate defect on my vehicle under Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12, describing these exact symptoms. The defect was never repaired at any of my 16 service visits. Additionally, on September 2, 2025 — just 8 days after Safety Recall 25S87 for the rear brake flexible hose was issued — the dealership presented that recall repair to me as a $532 optional paid service without disclosing it was a free safety recall I was entitled to by federal law. Safety Recall 25S89 for the rear-view camera also remains unperformed. The vehicle is currently undriveable.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted, and occasionally the message “Camera not Available” was displayed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was unreachable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image, with the message, "Rear-view Camera Not Available" and the screen went black. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2018 Ford Edge brakes
Does the 2018 Ford Edge have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Ford Edge, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Edge brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 25V544000, 20V469000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Edge have bad brakes?
The Ford Edge model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (634 complaints), 2011 (308 complaints) and 2012 (273 complaints).
Other 2018 Ford Edge problems
Engine 615Transmission 83Electrical 38Driver assistance 31Fuel system 27Body 20Visibility 18Lights 16Seat belts 14Airbags 12Steering 12Wheels 9Seats 4Acceleration 3Suspension 3Tires 3Locks 2
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