2018 Ford Edge Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

71Power Train complaints

9.1%Of all 777 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE416 · 53.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING168 · 21.6%

POWER TRAIN71 · 9.1%

Unspecified / other40 · 5.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 4.2%

Share of the 777 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11433944 — filed 09/22/2021

“HAD OIL CHANGED AT DEALERSHIP IN DEC 2020AND ADVISED OF LOW COOLANT. TECH CHECKED NO LEAKS FOUND. MARCH 2021 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CODE…”NHTSA complaint 11405478 — filed 03/29/2021

“MY 2018 EDGE WITH ECOBOOST HAS LESS THAN 62K MILES. NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE WHEN I WAS IDLED OR NOT ACCELERATING. NOISE GOT LOUDER AND…”NHTSA complaint 11389143 — filed 01/21/2021

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Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Edge have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Edge: 71 of 777 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Edge have in total?

777 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.