2017 Ford Edge Body & structure Problems

The 2017 Ford edge was parked in a parking spot, the shifter visually and physically engaged in the park position. Exited the vehicle went into the store. A vehicle passing by behind the Ford edge, noticed it slowly rolling backwards and did not stop colliding with the back of her truck. The Ford edge still showed as it was in park during this occurrence After for the research, it does appear that Ford does have an issue with this and it is a known issue just no specific recall issued for this specific Ford edge

NHTSA ID

11736868

Incident

May 9, 2026

My 2017 Ford Edge Sport has the exploding Panoramic moonroof. The first incident - the car was parked and the front movable glass panel was cracked (see picture 1). No objects hit the glass. The second incident occurred while was wife was driving on the interstate at 75mph. It sounded like a gun shot - glass exploded into the passenger compartment - luckily the sunvisor was CLOSED or my wife and her parents in the backseat would have been sprayed with broken glass (see pictures 2 and 3). No objects hit the glass - there were no other vehicles around her at the time of the incident. We have now replaced the movable glass panel twice at a total cost of $2500 -- via insurance with our deducible of $1000. And NOW - the rear non-movable glass panel is cracked! It just won't end! The 1st incident was about Oct. 25, 2024- the 2nd incident was around May 9, 2025.

NHTSA ID

11674287

Incident

Oct 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the rear liftgate was opened, a chime sounded and the the liftgate close unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ID

11584065

Incident

Nov 1, 2023

Mileage

40,000 mi

The panoramic roof has a stress crack. We went on vacation in our other vehicle. The Ford Edge was in my garage that June when we went. We came home, I washed the Ford Edge two days later and noticed the stress crack in the panoramic roof.

NHTSA ID

11571474

Incident

Jun 26, 2020

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud bang and the contact saw broken glass entering the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000 (Structure), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 68,000.

NHTSA ID

11555532

Incident

Nov 16, 2023

Mileage

68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her husband was removing items from the truck, the contact heard a dinging sound from the vehicle followed by the hatchback of the truck closing. The contact’s husband was able to move out of the way. On another occasion, the failure occurred again and struck the contact's husband on the shoulder causing minor injuries but he did not seek medical attention. The failure reoccurred several times. The dealer was contacted and stated they could exchange the vehicle for another one; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,000.

NHTSA ID

11495271

Incident

Feb 28, 2022

Mileage

96,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the liftgate would independently close whenever opened. The contact had spoken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11475919

Incident

Feb 26, 2022

Mileage

30,000 mi

Car's brakes went to floor when engaged. Driver pumped them several times to slow car. Engine light came on; took car to mechanic and brake repair was made, but engine light kept appearing. Then the car would not crank and was towed to the mechanic and the battery was replaced. Finally, the car's body/wheels appeared to be shaking when driving and the engine light appeared again. Car was taken to a Ford repair center where service department informed us that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant leak. The car is driveable but unsafe and requires expensive engine replacement. After doing research, this appears to be a well known problem with the Ford Edge and consumers aren't receiving adequate information about the extent of the problem or safety concerns. A recall needs to be issued for this defect and Ford needs to take responsibility to fix the problem.

NHTSA ID

11470353

Incident

Jun 10, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof cracked and shattered. The contact stated the failure was noticed when the vehicle was being cleaned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000 (Structure). The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The consumer stated Ford and the dealer was contacted numerous times to no avail, and both stated there was no record for a recall.

NHTSA ID

11461483

Incident

Apr 15, 2022

Mileage

62,000 mi

While driving on August 8, 2021, I heard a pop on my 2071 Ford Edge panoramic tempered glass roof. I subsequently found a crack/break when I was cleaning the glass roof. I notified the Ford Dealership (FD) (Lithia Ford of Fresno California) on my next oil change on December 15, 2021. Based on my ocular inspection the crack/break appears to emanate from a bubble in the tempered glass roof as opposed to FD’s opinion that object impact caused the cracking. In my online research, cracking, popping and even exploding without impact have happened to tempered automotive glasses have occurred across different vehicle models across different vehicle manufacturers. The presence of bubbles in the manufacturing process have caused weak points across the surfaces of many tempered automotive glass resulting in cracking, breaking, popping and exploding. When this occurs, vehicle occupants as well as other moving motorists could be injured. The tempered automotive glass that exhibit bubbles should not be installed by vehicle manufacturers like Ford. Intensified quality control of tempered automotive glass should be done by vehicle manufacturers before these are installed. Tempered panoramic glass roofing ( sunroof & moonroof) found with bubbles that are installed in all vehicles should be inspected and replaced if necessary to prevent injury to vehicle occupants and moving motorists.

NHTSA ID

11444496

Incident

Aug 8, 2021

Sunroof cracked for no reason

NHTSA ID

11437609

Incident

Oct 18, 2021

2017 ford Edge Rear panoramic glass randomly cracked while parked. Took to dealer they said it was stress cracks that it would cost approximately $1800.00 to replace. Car has 37,000 miles and is out of warranty. Poor quality and craftsmanship should not be on the consumer's nor should car insurance have to pay for these repairs.

NHTSA ID

11426988

Incident

Jul 28, 2021

We are having an ongoing issue with the tailgate malfunctioning of our 2017 Ford Edge Titanium. The tailgate will suddenly will not open for no reason after pushing the remote as well as the button on the hatch . We have tried resetting it on the menu and it will work for a while and then won’t open again. I have read that other owners have reported that it closes on their heads while putting stuff in the back. This is a safety issue because we can’t get to the spare tire if need be because of a design flaw that allows no manual operation of this tailgate!! I can’t believe this issue has not been addressed by Ford or the NTSB. Very frustrated.

NHTSA ID

11418160

Incident

May 22, 2021

SPONTANEOUS CRACKS APPEARED IN THE MOVABLE AND FIXED PANES OF GLASS IN THE PANORAMA SUNROOF. NO ROCK OR GRAVEL IMPACT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE DOCUMENTED IN PHOTOS ON THE INTERNET. THE CRACKS I HAVE OBSERVED LOOK IDENTICAL TO THOSE POSTED BY OTHER FORD EDGE OWNERS.

NHTSA ID

11375632

Incident

Jan 15, 2020

Mileage

55,000 mi

SUNROOF BROKEN UPON PURCHASE, BROKE ANOTHER IN TRANSPORT, BROKE ANOTHER PUTTING IN, FINALLY GOT AN UNBROKEN ONE, BY THEN IT WAS SUMMER AND KEPT IT CLOSED, WHEN I OPENED IT THE 4TH PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS BROKE IN SAME PLACE. ROBERT'S IN PRYOR REFUSE TO FIX IT!

NHTSA ID

11365619

Incident

Mar 2, 2017

Mileage

10 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I USED THE AUTO START. LET IT RUN FOR 2 MINUTES OR SO. I WENT TO THE VEHICLE, PUT MY PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE FRONT SEAT. CLOSED THE DOOR. WENT TO THE BACKSEAT TO GRAB AN ICE SCRAPER, TO CLEAN OFF THE CAR. CLOSED THE DOOR, AND THE BACK WINDOW CAVED IN. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE HAD MY DOGS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE FULL PIECE OF GLASS THAT IS MY ROOF CAVES IN? MY CHILD HAS NOW ASKED IF THE WINDSHIELD COULD CAVE IN?

NHTSA ID

11300674

Incident

Jan 15, 2020

Mileage

40,000 mi

THE STATIONARY SUNROOF PANEL CRACKED BUT THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE. APPEARS JUST TO HAVE CRACKED. BECAUSE THERE WAS NO IMPACT, I'M UNSURE OF SPECIFICALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, JUST NOTICED IT WHEN I OPENED I OPENED THE SUNROOF LAST TIME.

NHTSA ID

11292264

Incident

Dec 21, 2019

Mileage

45,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHT REFLECTOR HAS MAJOR CONDENSATION PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING WATER TO SIT AND OVER TIME ALGAE HAS FORMED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 2015-2018 FORD EDGE MODELS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE ONCE ALGAE HAS FORMED DUE TO THE LACK OF VISIBILITY OF REVERSE TAIL LIGHTS BEING SEEN.

NHTSA ID

11288300

Incident

Jun 22, 2019

Mileage

53,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED ITS PATH GOING THE WRONG WAY ON A ONE WAY STREET. THIS FORD EDGE STRUCK THE FORD F150 BROADSIDE AT APPROXIMATELY 30+ MPH AT ABOUT A 20 DEGREE ANGLE DRIVERS SIDE HOOD AND FENDER AND WINDSHIELD BROKEN. THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE KNEE BOLSTER DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY. THIS CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ID

11270421

Incident

Sep 30, 2019

Mileage

25,480 mi

CENTER LED LIGHT PANEL ON EXTERIOR LIFT GATE DEVELOPED CONDENSATION INSIDE WHICH HAS ACCUMULATED TO VISIBLE POOLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE LIGHT STRIP. WORRIED COULD CAUSE IT TO SHORT OUT WHICH COULD PUT VEHICLE AT RISK OR BEING STRUCK OR REAR ENDED WHEN BRAKING OR WHEN STOPPED DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY.

NHTSA ID

11186663

Incident

Oct 1, 2018

Mileage

3,000 mi

LIVING IN COLORADO IT GET VERY COLD AT TIMES. A GAP AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL OPENING ALLOWS MELTED SNOW OR ICE TO GET INTO THE AREA AND UNDER THE REAR DOORS. THE LIQUID RE-FREEZES AND SEALS THE DOOR SHUT. IT CAN NOT BE OPENED. PUTTING HEAT LAMPS NEAR THE TWO AREAS (BOTH SIDES) TOOK OVER AN HOUR TO THAW THE ICE AND ALLOW THE DOOR(S) TO OPEN. #2 BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN BACKING UP - REPORTED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIME AND BRAKES WERE CHECKED - WORST AGAIN IN COOL WEATHER. I MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A BIG DEAL TO HAVE THE REAR DOORS FREEZE SHUT BUT IT IS POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS IF THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE EXITED IN A HURRY IN AN EMERGENCY.

NHTSA ID

11165825

Incident

Jan 2, 2019

Mileage

35,000 mi

THE REAR LIFT GATE LATCH ON OUR VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. THERE IS NO METHOD OF UNLOCKING / UNLATCHING THE LIFT GATE IF THE DRIVER IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. OUR OWNER'S MANUAL CHAPTER ON MANUALLY OPERATED LIFT GATE OPERATION, PAGE 68, STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH TWO METHODS OF UNLATCHING. THE FIRST, A BUTTON 'LOCATED IN THE TOP OF THE LIFT GATE PULL CUP HANDLE ' AND THE SECOND A BUTTON ON THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY FOB THAT WILL UNLATCH THE GATE BY 'PRESSING THE (2X) BUTTON TWICE WITHIN THREE SECONDS '. OUR VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED NEW WITH A KEY FOB THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE 2X BUTTON. THE RESULT IS THAT THE LIFT GATE CAN ONLY BE UNLATCHED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN AN EMERGENCY OR IF SOMEONE WERE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE, THERE IS NO LIFT GATE RELEASE BUTTON INSIDE THE CAR OR ON THE REMOTE AS STATED IN THE MANUAL.

NHTSA ID

11123015

Incident

Aug 30, 2017

Mileage

10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CARGO DOOR BECAME AJAR AND OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF THE DOOR BEING AJAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR STRUCK THE HEADER OF THE GARAGE DOOR ENTRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAT MILLIKEN FORD (9600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD CHARTER TWP, MI 48239, (313) 731-6436) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500. *TT

NHTSA ID

11113047

Incident

May 27, 2018

Mileage

9,500 mi

I OPENED THE ELECTRIC LIFTGATE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PLACING A WHEELCHAIR INTO THE BACK COMPARTMENT WHEN THE HATCH DECIDED TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. THE LIFTGATE STRUCK ME ON THE HEAD AND CONTINUED TO PUSH ME DOWN. I HAD TO PUSH ON THE LIFTGATE AS HARD AS I COULD TO GET IT TO REVERSE. IF A YOUNG CHILD HAD BEEN HIT IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. WE CALLED 2 FORD DEALERS WHO OFFERED TO GIVE US AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE WITH A 2 WEEK WAIT. (BOY, DO THEY CARE). I ENDED UP WITH A MILD CONCUSSION......NAUSEA AND MILD LIGHTHEADEDNESS. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO STOP THIS LIFTGATE FROM HURTING PEOPLE....

NHTSA ID

11021852

Incident

Sep 6, 2017

Mileage

4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LIFTGATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FORD OF KIRKLAND LOCATED AT 11800 124TH AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 98034 888-902-1374) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,259. *TR

NHTSA ID

11000305

Incident

Jun 20, 2017

Mileage

1,259 mi