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2018 Ford Edge electrical problems

38 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
38
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
    1
  • Ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Edge electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Ford Edge electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 58Backup camera 12

Related recalls

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported August 20, 2018 · 87 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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 number for this recall is 18S25.

Recall number 18V548000 · Recall details

What 2018 Ford Edge owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · ID

Coolant leak into the cylinders which has caused misfires & overheating. Vehicle no longer starts and has a complete engine failure. not even 75,000 miles have been put on the car.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · UT

I have barely had my car now for 2 years and have had nothing but problems with it since the day I bought it it spends more time in the shop then any other vehicle I’ve owned! I’ve had to relaxed the coils 8 times now in the past year 5 of them in the past 5 months! The coolant continues to leak into the fuel system calling it an COOLANT INTRUSION which is causing havoc on my cold my engine my catalic converter to get extremely hot and causing my coils to burn and melt leaving me stranded alone on dark freeways costing me hundreds now thousands from having to have it towed to time in the shop parts and labour not to mention countless hours and days missed off work unable to get there or being late already lost one job and on the verge of losing another! The lady 2 coils that I had to replace weren’t lasting more than a week to a few days! I know there are countless complaints about this issue and major problem! WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN ANYTHING DONE ABOUT IT YET WHY ISN’T THIS BEEN RECALLED ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED BECAUSE THEIR STATUS ON FIRE AND BLOWS UP?? I’m ready to start Law suit this is not right nor ok! We trust these manufacturers to build safe reliable vehicles and if not then they need to replace or repair them! This is the only vehicle I have and I’m disabled and can’t just go out and buy a new car let alone continue to pay for repairs I shouldn’t ever have to pay for over and over again! Please help?! You want dates? I have several dates!

Filed Aug 15, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

In addition, this car has a coolant issue

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

*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 inspected tomorrow to confirm long block flawed design. *rough idling and check engine light has progressively become more frequent over a prior of the last 2 years. Reported to service advisor on multiple occasions without resolution.

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

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 vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The dealership advised me that the vehicle had coolant intrusion involving cylinder 4 and that the engine would need to be replaced. Because this was a serious diagnosis, I then took the vehicle to another reputable automotive repair shop for a second opinion. That shop also advised that the engine needed to be replaced due to the coolant intrusion issue. This creates a safety concern because coolant intrusion can lead to misfires, engine damage, overheating, loss of power, stalling, or engine failure while the vehicle is being driven. I was more than 250 miles from home and had to avoid driving the vehicle because of the risk of further engine damage or possible failure on the road. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue was inspected by the dealership and by an independent automotive repair shop. No crash, fire, injury, or death occurred. The check engine light came on while driving during a vacation. No other warning message is known at this time.

Filed Jun 11, 2026 · Electrical · OH

The part behind the dashboard touchscreen for the radio went bad, they call it the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). It allows us to see the screen when in reverse among other things. They are incredibly common to go bad on certain model years of ford vehicles. Very expensive to fix as the module is programmed per VIN. The screen does not work, just stays black the entire time.

Filed Mar 8, 2026 · Electrical · OH

My Ford Edge will lock us out while it is running with the key fob in the car, in the center console. It will lock you out if you are standing outside the car after you unlock the doors, with the keys in your hand. It will continue to lock itself back after you unlock it, before you even get a door open. It has done this numerous times. I have called and complained about it but received no help. I even made a complaint through Ford and the dealership where we are buying the Edge from. They were no help at all, not even with an extra key fob. We have an autistic child, and what is going to happen when I step out of the car to get him out and my doors lock with him in the car? We need answers and help with this problem! We can't afford to take our Edge and pay a lot of money for an issue that should not be happening at all. I have a case # that was given to me where I called GM cxh-06543205-h8k1j9

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · Electrical · KY

Rear view camera defective cannot see we're going into reverse

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 74,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system screen displayed both the forward and rearview images simultaneously. In addition, the contact stated that the buttons on the infotainment system were lagging and were sometimes inoperable while pressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to an unrepaired recall. The dealer declined to inspect the vehicle at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact later received a call from the dealer to schedule the recall repair for June 2026, when the parts were scheduled to be available. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the forward and rearview images displayed on the infotainment system screen simultaneously, and the contact could not wait until June 2026. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the failure was not related to the unrepaired recall. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the key fob's low battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that because of the failure, the key fob occasionally failed to unlock the doors. The contact was frustrated and fearful of driving the vehicle, and feared being locked out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the key fob battery needed to be replaced. The key fob battery was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the contact was informed that the key fob battery needed to be replaced. The key fob battery was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Questions about the 2018 Ford Edge electrical

Does the 2018 Ford Edge have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the electrical of the 2018 Ford Edge, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2018 Ford Edge electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Edge electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 18V548000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Edge have the most electrical problems?

The Ford Edge model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (854 complaints), 2011 (687 complaints) and 2012 (462 complaints).

Other 2018 Ford Edge problems

Engine 612Transmission 83Brakes 33Driver assistance 31Fuel system 27Body 20Visibility 18Lights 16Seat belts 14Airbags 12Steering 12Wheels 9Seats 4Acceleration 3Suspension 3Tires 3Locks 2

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