Ford Edge Used Buying Guide: Known Issues

• Depending on model year, the Ford Edge has a few parts you should keep an eye on, including the engine flexplate and gasket seals.
• Before you commit to a used Ford Edge, it’s easy to make sure it’s had all the necessary recall repairs.
• You can count on our Brighton Ford inventory for a reliable used Ford Edge in Colorado!

Although we’ve seen some of the same issues over and over again, none of the Edge’s issues apply to every model year. For each of the known issues we’ve listed, we’ve also noted which model years you should watch out for!

Recalled Takata Airbags

Just last year, Ford issued a new stop-drive order for thousands of vehicles previously affected by earlier Takata airbag recalls. Although 95 percent of drivers took their vehicles to the Ford dealer to replace their defective airbags, there are thousands of models out there that haven’t been fixed. If you’re shopping for a 2007-2010 used Edge, punch its VIN number into the NHTSA’s recall-checker to make sure the vehicle doesn’t require any essential safety repairs!

Persistent “Door Ajar” Warning

If your 2011 to 2013-era Edge is telling you the door is ajar when none of the doors are actually ajar, you’re far from the first person to have this problem. The issue is an electric switch inside the door latch that has a tendency to fail. Your local Ford dealership will be equipped with a special tool designed to clean the switch’s contacts. However, some drivers say cleaning the switch was only a temporary fix. Therefore, you may want to consider simply replacing the part on the first go-around!

Cracked Flexplate

Is your 2015-2018 Edge making a strange rattling noise? It could be a cracked flexplate. This spinning metal plate converts engine power into energy the transmission can use, effectively putting your vehicle in motion. Once cracked, however, there’s a risk that the flexplate could shatter, causing even more damage elsewhere. If your Edge doesn’t sound right, don’t hesitate to get it checked out!

Fiery Coolant Leaks

For 2015-2018 Edge models equipped with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, leaky gasket seals could be an issue. One theory suggests that grooves in the EcoBoost cylinder head disrupt coolant flow, and the coolant that pools in these grooves eventually degrades the gasket seal. Eventually, the seals may leak, potentially allowing coolant to drip directly into the cylinders. From there, the engine could misfire, send smoke from the tailpipe, or catch on fire. If you’re considering one of these model years, adding an extended warranty to your purchase could help you cover this potentially expensive problem in the future!

Before you drive home in your used Edge, find out if it’s in need of any recall repairs! The NHTSA website makes this easy; just punch your vehicle’s VIN into the search bar. Thanks to safety recalls, Ford fixed many of the Edge’s known issues for free. To give you an idea of why it’s important to get these repairs, we’ve listed a few recent Edge recalls below.

Faulty Child Seat Tethers

The 2023 Edge was recalled due to a potentially faulty child seat tether weld. To ensure your Edge’s child seat tethers maintain their load carrying capability (in other words, that they’re able to keep your child’s seat safely secured), Ford will replace the affected part of the second-row seat-back frame.

Engine Intake Valves May Break

Both the 2021 and 2022 Edge were recalled because of a faulty intake valve stem. If this part fractures while you’re driving, the vehicle could lose drive power. Without a way to move forward in traffic, the risk of an accident goes way up.