Used Ford Edge Buyer's Guide (2015–2024)
A comfortable two-row SUV. On 2015 to 2018, check both brake hose recalls and 2.0L coolant loss. On 2021 to 2022 2.7L, check the valve recall.
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The second generation Edge ran from 2015 to 2024, when North American production ended at Ford's Oakville plant. It is a roomy two-row midsize SUV with a smooth ride, and plenty of them are on the used market.
From 2015 to 2018 it came with a 2.0L turbo four, a 3.5L V6 or a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 in the Sport, all with a 6-speed automatic. The 2019 update dropped the 3.5L V6, added an 8-speed automatic and replaced the Sport with the 335 hp Edge ST.
The early years carry the most important recalls. Front brake hoses on 2015 to 2018 models were recalled in 2020. Rear brake hoses on the same years were recalled in 2025 after an NHTSA investigation into sudden brake loss, and NHTSA's record says the full fix was still coming. Ford also issued a service message about coolant loss on 2015 to 2018 2.0L engines.
A later Edge with clean records can be a solid buy. On any year, the VIN recall check and a close look at the brakes come first.
- 2.0L EcoBoost turbo 4-cyl
- 3.5L V6 (2015 to 2018)
- 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (Sport 2015 to 2018, ST from 2019)
Used Ford Edge buyer's guide · Watch on YouTube. The narration is computer generated.
Second generation (2015 to 2024), sold as model years 2015–2024.
| Engine | Years | Transmission | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cyl | 2015–2024 | 6-speed automatic (2015 to 2018), 8-speed automatic (2019 to 2024) | Rated 245 hp at launch and 250 hp from 2019. Ford issued a coolant loss service message for 2015 to 2018 versions. |
| 3.5L V6 | 2015–2018 | 6-speed automatic | Rated 280 hp. Optional on SE, SEL and Titanium. Dropped for 2019. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2015–2024 | 6-speed automatic (Sport), 8-speed automatic (ST) | 315 hp in the 2015 to 2018 Sport and 335 hp in the ST from 2019, with all-wheel drive on the ST. Some 2021 and 2022 engines are in an intake valve recall. |
SOURCE U.S. News 2015 Ford Edge performance · Consumer Reports 2019 Ford Edge preview · Autoevolution: 2019 Edge ST debuts with 335 hp 2.7L · Ford Authority: the last North American Ford Edge · Ford Authority: 2024 Edge production ends · The Car Connection: Ford Edge discontinued in 2024
- SE The base trim with the 2.0L turbo, with the 3.5L V6 optional in 2015 to 2018.
- SEL The middle trim, with more features and the same engine choices.
- Titanium The upscale trim with the most comfort features.
- Sport (2015 to 2018) Came only with the 2.7L twin-turbo V6 and paddle shifters.
- ST (2019 and later) The performance trim with a 335 hp 2.7L V6, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive and sport suspension.
- 2019 to 2020 and 2023 to 2024 2.0L These are outside both brake hose recalls, the 2.0L coolant loss service message (2015 to 2018) and the 2.7L valve recall (2021 to 2022). They still have some recalls, so check the VIN.
- 2015 to 2018 Front and rear brake hose recalls, the shifter bushing recall and the 2.0L coolant loss service message all apply. The rear hose fix was still being rolled out per NHTSA's record.
- 2017 and 2018 2.0L Also in the torque converter stud recalls 17V-427 and 18V-390.
- 2021 and 2022 ST The 2.7L is in intake valve recall 24V-635, which can mean an engine replacement.
Picked from the recalls, bulletins and NHTSA complaint records below, not from a reliability rating. Any single car can be better or worse than its year.
NHTSA opened investigation PE24-027 in October 2024 after reports of sudden brake loss from rear brake hose ruptures on Edge models. The Brake Report says NHTSA counted 64 complaints, including two crashes. Ford then filed recall 25V-544 for about 499,000 2015 to 2018 Edge and 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose can rupture and leak fluid, which makes stops longer. NHTSA's record says interim letters went out in September 2025 and the remedy was expected in August 2026.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recall 25V-544 and whether the final repair is done, look at both rear hoses for bulges, cracks or wet spots, check brake fluid level and test the pedal for sinking.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 25V-544 · The Brake Report: NHTSA closes Ford rear brake hose investigation
Recall 20V-469 covers about 489,000 2015 to 2018 Edge and 2016 to 2018 MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses can rupture early and leak fluid, which makes stops longer. Dealers replace them with hoses that have a new braid material.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recall 20V-469, look at both front hoses and check brake fluid level and pedal feel.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 20V-469
Ford Special Service Message 47462 says 2015 to 2018 Edge models with the 2.0L EcoBoost may show coolant loss, white smoke or rough running. Ford tells technicians to pressure test the cooling system, check for combustion gases, and if coolant is leaking inside the engine, inspect the block and head for erosion and pitting between the cylinders. This is a service message, not a recall.
WE CHECK We check the coolant level and its history, look for white exhaust smoke at start-up, scan for misfire codes, and read the records for repeat coolant top-offs or head work.
Recall 24V-635 covers some 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with the 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost, including the Edge. The intake valves can break while driving, causing engine failure and loss of power. Dealers run an engine cycle test and replace the engine if needed.
WE CHECK On a 2021 or 2022 ST, we check the VIN for recall 24V-635, ask for the test results, listen for misfires or ticking and scan for engine codes.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 24V-635
Recall 22V-413 covers many Ford models including 2015 to 2018 Edge. The bushing that holds the shifter cable to the transmission can wear or fall off. The SUV may not shift into the gear you pick, and it could roll after you select Park. Dealers replace the bushing and add a cap.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recall 22V-413 and confirm the gear display matches the selector in every position, and that it holds in Park on a slope.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 22V-413
Recalls 17V-427 and 18V-390 cover some 2017 and 2018 Edge models with the 2.0L engine and 6-speed automatic. Torque converter weld studs may be weak, and if they fail the SUV loses the ability to move. Dealers replace the torque converter.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 17V-427 and 18V-390 and listen for clunks or a loss of drive on the road test.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 17V-427 · NHTSA recall 18V-390
Recalls 15V-250 and 19V-632 cover some 2015 and 2016 Edge models first sold or registered in salt-belt states. Road salt can corrode the power steering motor bolts, and the motor can come loose and cut power assist. Dealers replace the bolts and seal them, or replace the steering gear if bolts are broken.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 15V-250 and 19V-632, look at the steering gear on a lift and feel for heavy steering at low speed.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 15V-250 · NHTSA recall 19V-632
Recall 17V-123 covers some 2016 and 2017 Edge models whose driver air bag may not fully inflate or may come loose. Recall 19V-766 covers some 2019 Edge models with a badly crimped driver seat belt anchor. Recall 21V-377 covers some 2021 Edge models with a driver belt pretensioner that may not work.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for these recalls, check the air bag warning light at start and test every seat belt.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 17V-123 · NHTSA recall 19V-766 · NHTSA recall 21V-377
Recall 22V-151 covers 2021 and 2022 Edge models whose camera may show a blank or distorted image, and 25V-160 fixed cars repaired wrong. Recall 26V-124, filed in 2026, covers 2021 to 2024 Edge models whose SYNC module may overheat and shut off the camera. These are software updates, by dealer or over the air.
WE CHECK We shift into reverse several times with the car warm and cold and check the VIN for recalls 22V-151, 25V-160 and 26V-124.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 22V-151 · NHTSA recall 25V-160 · NHTSA recall 26V-124
Recall 20V-550 covers a small number of 2019 and 2020 Edge models whose start-stop accumulator endcap may have loose or missing bolts, which can leak transmission fluid. Recall 21V-011 covers a small number of 2020 and 2021 Edge models with too little lube in the rear drive unit, which can seize.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 20V-550 and 21V-011, look for transmission fluid leaks, and on AWD models listen for rear axle whine.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 20V-550 · NHTSA recall 21V-011
- Run the VIN for open recalls, with the brake hose recalls first.
- Inspect all four brake hoses and check fluid level and pedal feel.
- On a 2015 to 2018 2.0L, check coolant level, look for white smoke and scan for misfires.
- On a 2.7L, listen for misfires or ticking and check the valve recall status.
- Confirm the shifter and gear display match and that it holds in Park.
- Test the rearview camera and all seat belts.
- Road test for smooth shifts and no clunks from the drivetrain.
- Dealer records for both brake hose recalls, 20V-469 and 25V-544, and the date of the rear hose work.
- Coolant top-offs, cooling system pressure tests or head gasket work on a 2015 to 2018 2.0L.
- On a 2021 or 2022 ST, the engine test or replacement from recall 24V-635.
- Brake fluid flushes and any brake hose or caliper work.
- Transmission service on the 6-speed or 8-speed, and rear drive unit fluid on AWD models.
- Shifter bushing replacement from recall 22V-413 on 2015 to 2018 models.
Each year has its own guide. The engines, the transmission, and what changed that year.
A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:
Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.
Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.
Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.
Bulletins stay with the maker, so we pull the current list for this exact vehicle during the inspection and tell you what applies.
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