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2017 Ford Edge Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
202
Latest Aug 11, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
15%
of 1,305 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
12
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
9

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Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2017 Ford Edge submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 202 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

The 25 most recent of 202, in the owner's own words

BrakesEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two months later, while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where the vehicle was diagnosed with failed rear flexible brake hoses. The contact's wife was informed that the rear flexible brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two weeks later, while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that two weeks later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. In addition, the electrical features were disabled and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ID
11756328
Incident
May 20, 2026
Mileage
50,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 29, 2026

Problem: Rear brake flexible hose leak. The right rear flexible brake hose failed as I was driving home. The brake pedal went to the floor. Fortunately, that only occurred one block from my home. I parked my car in my driveway and looked for the source of the problem. My initial thought was that my brake master cylinder may have failed, so I added DOT4 brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid immediately drained to the right rear tire and on to the ground. I did an internet search and discovered the recall. On XXX I called my local dealer (Bob Bell Ford, [XXX]) and the lady confirmed that the flexible brake hose for the recall was NOT available. I asked her to document my phone call and concern. Ford's own web site stated that my vehicle has a Ford recall campaign dated 2025-08-25, Campaign 25S87/25V544. Rear flexible brake hose leak. This is a SAFETY issue. I was advised to get the flexible brake line replaced at an independent repair shop and provide the receipts to them for possible reimbursement from Ford. I was informed that the recall has NOT officially been issued and that I should receive notification in September 2026. On XXX called Ford HQ on their Customer Service line. They recorded my VIN. The lady informed me that the flexible brake line was not available and to wait for the official recall notice. I stated to her, in other words, my car should be a paper weight that can't be used. She understood my concern. The only way that Ford would reimburse me would be if the work was done by a Ford dealer, using Ford parts (that's currently impossible). I advised that I had no choice but to take it to an independent repair shop and use aftermarket parts to get the SUV back on the road. She said that she would advise her superiors of my concern. On XXX, my SUV was towed on a flatbed to Prince's Tire and Auto Service Pasadena MD for repair. On XXX Prince's CONFIRMED that the right rear flexible brake hose had failed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.

NHTSA ID
11753501
Incident
Jul 21, 2026
Brakes
Filed Jul 28, 2026

Over several days prior to 2/10/2026, my vehicle showed continuous brake fluid loss, brake fluid warning light illumination, and significantly increased pedal travel, causing extended stopping distance and near loss of braking. On 2/10/2026 I brought the vehicle to AutoNation Ford Frisco (WO #963104); their OASIS report confirmed open recall 25S87 — rear brake flexible hose leak — on my VIN. The advisor confirmed no remedy was available and advised against driving until Ford released a fix. Because this was my only vehicle and it was unsafe to operate, I had no option but to take it to an independent shop, which confirmed and repaired the failed rear brake hose. This defect posed a serious risk of extended stopping distance and reduced braking capability, endangering myself and others on the road. Documentation (dealer work order, OASIS report, repair invoice) available upon request. Total out-of-pocket cost: $959.60

NHTSA ID
11753277
Incident
Feb 10, 2026
Brakes
Filed Jul 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The brake fluid reservoir was refilled; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test within several days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ID
11752057
Incident
Jul 19, 2026
Mileage
90,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11751492
Incident
Aug 22, 2025
Brakes
Filed Jul 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11750823
Incident
Jul 16, 2026
Brakes
Filed Jul 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lost braking power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was repaired with in-house parts at the owner's expense. The contact was currently awaiting the release of the recall remedy to apply for reimbursement. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,159.

NHTSA ID
11748539
Incident
Sep 15, 2025
Mileage
130,159 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove abnormally rough, and the vehicle seemed as if it was going to stall. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

NHTSA ID
11745936
Incident
Jun 19, 2026
Mileage
167,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 22, 2026

Brake system malfunctioned during commute. Safety was put as risk because no warning lights or recall/notice of failure were communicated. The brakes did not stop the car. The car is currently in the shop (Ford dealer) where it was shared that the rear brake hose is split. This is was the unsolved recall is associated with the car. However Ford Motors did not warn me that the brakes were having issues on the car.

NHTSA ID
11745803
Incident
Jun 19, 2026
Brakes
Filed May 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available.  The contact stated while her husband was driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but travelled to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. It was unknown whether a warning light illuminated. The driver pumped the brakes, and the vehicle responded as intended. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes flexible hoses were leaking. The dealer related the failure to the recall, but the parts required to do the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The dealer denied reimbursement. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 131,418.

NHTSA ID
11740361
Incident
Sep 27, 2025
Mileage
131,418 mi
Brakes
Filed May 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. The contact stated that while coming down a parking lot ramp at approximately 5 MPH and applying the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed to immediately decelerate and stop the vehicle. The brake had floored in order for the vehicle to eventually come to a stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and replaced the brake line for the rear driver's side of the vehicle themselves. The dealer was contacted and it confirmed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and it was confirmed that that parts may not be available till September of 2026.. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

NHTSA ID
11739454
Incident
Jan 22, 2026
Mileage
83,000 mi
Brakes
Filed May 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the brake pedal remained floored for approximately 1-2 seconds before releasing, and then the vehicle resumed normal functionality. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.

NHTSA ID
11738733
Incident
May 19, 2026
Mileage
142,000 mi
Brakes
Filed May 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11738582
Incident
Oct 1, 2025
Brakes
Filed May 13, 2026

Recall 25V544. Received recall notice September 2025 and still no parts for said recall. Brake hose recall!

NHTSA ID
11737625
Incident
Sep 1, 2025
Body & structureBrakes
Filed May 10, 2026
Crash reported

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
Brakes
Filed May 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 FORD Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11735836
Incident
Aug 22, 2025
Brakes
Filed Apr 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while decelerating or while coming to a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection, there was brake fluid leaking near the rear tires. The brake fluid reservoir was topped off. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,800.

NHTSA ID
11733948
Incident
Apr 25, 2026
Mileage
176,800 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 24, 2026

recall notice 25V544 was sent out Aug 2025, and it's the end of April 2026 and nothing has been announced. Called my local dealer and they said it is now looking like May for a remedy. My brakes failed from this recall in February and its undrivable...and Ford is not doing anything to address this

NHTSA ID
11733554
Incident
Feb 18, 2026
Brakes
Filed Apr 23, 2026

There has been no accident as of yet. However Ford has sat on a recall for potential bad break lines on the 2017 Ford edge for 8 Months. Loss of breaks could easily result in multiple DEATHS. I would consider this as an egregious time to get flexible break line. A search of ford parts stores indicate it is available. [XXX] have the parts listed as Ford F2GZ-2282-C Brake Hose Assembly Ford F2GZ-2282-C Brake Hose Assembly Passenger Side (Replaced By F2GZ-2282-G) and Ford F2GZ-2282-D Brake Hose Assembly Driver Side (Replaced By F2GZ-2282-H) at $10.72 ea. This seems to include the updated part number. What is the hold up on such a serious safety issue resolution? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11733437
Incident
Apr 22, 2026
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Apr 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11733026
Incident
Apr 22, 2026
Brakes
Filed Apr 21, 2026

Consumer Complaint Summary Nature of Dispute: Refusal to reimburse for safety-related recall repair (Recall 25S87). Summary: On April 6, 2026, my 2017 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ) became undrivable due to a failure of the rear brake jounce hoses. This specific defect is the subject of Ford Safety Recall 25S87. Because the vehicle was a safety hazard, I paid $1,854.43 for an immediate repair at an authorized Ford dealership. Despite the dealer successfully performing the repair, Ford Motor Company (Case #XXX-XXX) has refused my request for reimbursement and rental assistance. Ford claims "parts are not officially available" until April 2026, yet they allowed their dealer to sell me the parts for a private repair. This refusal violates my legal right to a free remedy for a safety defect under federal law. [XXX] and [XXX] (unknown Last name) reiterated the refusal to reimburse my repair an told me after I have it repaired when the new parts are available I can submit my invoice for potential (not guaranteed) reimbursement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11732627
Incident
Apr 6, 2026
Brakes
Filed Apr 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the brakes failed to operate properly, causing the stopping distance to become extended. Additionally, the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

NHTSA ID
11731471
Incident
Apr 12, 2026
Mileage
72,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 9, 2026

While stopped at closed train tracks, my brake petal depressed about 2 inches further. After this I was having trouble breaking, I quickly pulled into a parking lot and had my car towed a nearby dealership. There is a recall out for the break line of my car, 25v544. The dealership called and confirmed that the ruptured break line is due the to outstanding recall that currently has no resolution. The dealership is trying to charge me for the repair of the break line, but promises a reimbursement once a solution is released for the recall. I believe that since the recall has had no resolution since September 2025, they have not fixed the issue in a reasonable amount of time and should not charge me for the break line repair.

NHTSA ID
11730292
Incident
Apr 2, 2026
Brakes
Filed Apr 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact heard a popping sound coming from outside the vehicle and discovered that the brake hose had ruptured and was leaking brake fluid, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID
11730029
Incident
Apr 5, 2026
Mileage
100,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Apr 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image while in reverse(R). The contact then received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

NHTSA ID
11729697
Incident
Nov 1, 2025
Mileage
63,000 mi

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