2018 Ford Edge electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V548000Aug 20, 201887 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 9, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   *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…

   NHTSA complaint #11749391 · source
2. Filed Jun 25, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11746480 · source
3. Filed Jun 11, 2026OHElectrical System

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11743474 · source
4. Filed Mar 8, 2026OHElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11722772 · source
5. Filed Nov 28, 202574,000 miOHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11701893 · source
6. Filed Oct 9, 202550,000 miCAElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11692334 · source
7. Filed Sep 12, 2025MABrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Now have had my battery replaced twice for some weird reason my car keeps dying when nothing appears to to have been left on inside the vehicle. My Ford edge titanium 2018 has the settings that shit down the wngine with a 30 second shut down and same with anything left in it shuts it off. So why is my car constantly dying with a new battery is my vehicle pat if the 80 something Ford edges that has connection issues with the alternator etc. please help with already two…

   NHTSA complaint #11686788 · source
8. Filed Aug 27, 2025OHElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   2018 ford edge with 2.0 ecoboost engine over heating leaking coolant into cylinders caused engine failure. Lucky this did not catch fire. Ford knows the issue and will not put out a recall. Very dangerous and disgusting business practice.

   NHTSA complaint #11683338 · source
9. Filed Jul 16, 2025109,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rearview mirror and the instrument panel were inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview image appeared blank, and the instrument panel appeared blank while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the APIM module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11673907 · source
10. Filed Jun 8, 2025FLElectrical SystemEngineLighting

    Driving home from work, I noticed a warning light indicating that the car was overheating. I stopped and realized the coolant tank was empty, so I immediately put some coolant in and continued driving home. The next day, the car wouldn't start, and after I checked the engine oil, it was contaminated with water. I called a Ford dealer for repair, and they don't want to take responsibility.

    NHTSA complaint #11665604 · source
11. Filed Feb 27, 202531,200 miNCElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle stalled three times after starting. The contact stated that the failure occurred daily. The contact stated that the battery charging warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then…

    NHTSA complaint #11645386 · source
12. Filed Sep 27, 202450,000 miNYElectrical SystemLighting

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the exterior light housing assemblies were filled with water. The contact stated that the lights became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11616821 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology