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2018 Ford Edge: complete transmission failure

5 of the 856 complaints about the 2018 Ford Edge describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Engine · GA

A week prior to the engine light going on, I noticed the car running rough when stopped at a traffic light. I thought it was due to the extreme heat and the A/C running high. The check engine light went on in my 2018 Ford Edge on XXX. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it and they ran a diagnostic. Then they told me it was misfiring and nothing to worry about, and they would have the service department call me after the holiday to schedule maintenance. On Monday, XXX, [XXX] called me from Ford Service telling me to bring the car in and they would have a loaner available for me while they looked into the problem, so I did. Tuesday morning, XXX, Kevin from Ford service calls to tell me the coolant is leaking into cylinders and I will need a new engine, approximately $9-10,000. I bought the car new in 2018, with a few extras added thinking this would be the last car I would need to buy. However, I was wrong. In 2020, with less than 23,000 miles it needed a new transmission. Now with 72, 200 miles it needs a new engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 15, 2025 · Transmission · NY

Original transmission failed at 83,000km. August 2023. Replacement FORD crated transmission and new cooler installed at FORD dealership for a cost of approx $11,000 Canadian dollars failed 25 months later. Oct 2025. FORD would not honour 36 month advertised replacement parts warranty. Car was not abused and driven by retiree.

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Transmission · MO

My 2018 Ford Edge (VIN [XXX] ) suffered a premature transmission failure at 105,415 miles. Just 389 miles earlier, Ford performed Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 (flexplate/torque converter/pump replacement), for which I paid $1,669 as my 50% share. Less than two months later, the same dealer diagnosed the transmission as failed due to the forward clutch being stuck and quoted $6,955 for replacement. Ford’s maintenance schedule does not require transmission service until 150,000 miles, so this failure is premature and unreasonable. A transmission failure at highway speed could cause sudden loss of power, greatly increasing the risk of a crash. This issue appears related to Ford’s known flexplate defect (CSP 22N12) and raises concern of broader transmission reliability/safety problems in affected vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · OK

Engine light came on. Dealership says that I need a whole new transmission. Car is not slipping and seems to be driving fine. The car has less that 94,000 miles.

Filed Oct 27, 2022 · Transmission · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear, and then the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rodReported June 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall number 22V413000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: torque converterReported June 11, 2018 · 25 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V‑427.

Recall number 18V390000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Ford Edge transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2018 Ford Edge?

5 of 856 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Edge (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2019.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ford Edge?

There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Ford Edge

Check engine light 394Engine failure 214Overheating 210Misfire 196Fire or smoke 58Loss of power 34Stalling 34Hesitation 18Jerking 15Shudder 13Backup camera 12Headlights 11Sunroof shattered 10Seat belt 8Won't start 7No deployment 6Fuel smell 6Slipping 5Won't shift 5

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