Used Ford Edge: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,964 complaints across these 7 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Edge from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	Total
Transmission	71	397	149	26	33	3	4	683
Electrical	30	20	16	10	12	6	5	99
Engine	469	111	16		4			600
Backup camera	15		4	16	19		4	58

Edge generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Second generation
2015–2024
- 2018
- 2019update
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
2019 update: Revised front grille; New aluminum-alloy wheel options; Enhanced exterior and interior color combinations; New 12-speaker B&O Play surround-sound system

Mileages where Edge problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
24,920–94,000 miles	Swollen lug nuts	2019
33,867–78,000 miles	Coolant intrusion, engine failure	2019
36,949–55,000 miles	EGR cooler internal leak	2019
37,000–86,000 miles	Low-speed transmission shudder	2020
39,500–90,000 miles	Transmission shudder, torque converter failure	2019
50,000–100,000 miles	Coolant intrusion into cylinders	2018
60,000–100,000 miles	Transmission and torque converter failure	2022
60,000–72,000 miles	Rearview camera blank or distorted	2020
60,000–102,000 miles	Rearview camera screen blank	2018
60,000–64,000 miles	Torque converter clutch slipping	2018
87,000–99,563 miles	Seat belt retractor jamming	2019
99,000–118,000 miles	Transmission shudder and failure	2021