2017 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the rear lenses was full of water. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to get a diagnosis however, the failure cause was unidentifiable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,488.

NHTSA ID

11737828

Incident

Sep 14, 2025

Mileage

42,488 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under warranty. While at the dealer, the contact asked the dealer to check the rear assembly light because there was water inside the rear light. The vehicle was inspected, and it was diagnosed that the seal behind the light had detached. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the dealer had fractured a plastic piece while inspecting the vehicle. The contact noticed water and debris floating inside the rear lights. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000

NHTSA ID

11694555

Incident

Jul 20, 2024

Mileage

50,000 mi

I bought this car used from Honda Dealership. It had 84,000 mileage on it and since then. The headlights are so dim and I can’t see you have to drive with high beam on every time I go at night I’ve changed almost we like 56 different types light bulb, but still nothing still worst. If I used one for the manufacturer one it’s nothing it’s literally dark outside. I can’t see nothing and another problem is as the ball joint since I bought it I took it from my first oil change when they did the inspection on the car they told me one of my passenger side ball joint was loose but that time I didn’t have money to repair it because it was almost $5000 they said and I was like I don’t have the money. I’m a college student so and recently my car wheel is to the left side more. Something if there’s anything I can do is there anything y’all can do to help cause I don’t want to get in an accident because of that thing.

NHTSA ID

11686644

Incident

Aug 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of condensation inside the rear taillight assembly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11639609

Incident

Jan 30, 2022

Mileage

70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed moisture inside the rear taillight fixture, which the contact stated could lead to an electrical malfunction. The contact stated that the seal might not be installed properly after researching the failure online. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,400.

NHTSA ID

11585035

Incident

Jan 24, 2024

Mileage

79,400 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear taillights had condensation build-up on the inside of the taillight housings. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the issue was common. The dealer stated that the panel where the rear taillights were located needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11465023

Incident

Feb 17, 2022

Mileage

50,000 mi

I can not see a dark road in the night if there is no additional lighting, such as street lights. I have been to the dealership and there is no brighter bulbs approved by Ford; they have repositioned the lights and it does not help. I have missed a right turn several times and understeered. Twice I have missed the road completely and ran into a ditch that was not made visable when using the dim headlights. I have hit a fence post after going into the ditch. I made no insurance claim thinking that I was my fault that I can not see well in this vehicle. I see several post online with complaints and concerns regarding this same issue of the 2017 Edge Titanium not have efficient dim headlights. This is a major safety concern. I can not see to safely drive at night on dark roads such as in the country. I can not see the road ahead of me more that a couple of feet and not at all when turning right. I bought the car from a dealership in spring this year, 2021. I seldom drive at night and I finally decided it is a vehicle issue not my personal issue with not being able to see the road at night. I will be going back to the dealership...again. It looks like I will have to buy a different car since there is nothing that can be done to make this car safe!!

NHTSA ID

11439610

Incident

Oct 14, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that there was water in the rear tail light assembly. The dealer recommended that the rear tail light assembly be replaced prior to the brake recall repair. The contact stated that he should not be responsible to pay for the defect of the rear tail light assembly filling up with water. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,910.

NHTSA ID

11419205

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

Mileage

72,910 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, AND WHEN IT'S RAINING AT NIGHT, IT IS ALMOST TOO DIM TO DRIVE SAFELY. THE HIGH BEAMS WORK FINE, BUT THE LOW BEAMS ARE TOO DIM TO BE EFFECTIVE.

NHTSA ID

11376317

Incident

Nov 24, 2020

Mileage

42,500 mi

I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITH THE CAR HAVING NO POWER THAT SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. ALSO THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT HAS MOISTURE AND IS GETTING WORSE. THE 3 TIMES THAT MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WAS WHILE IT WAS PARKED, IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE AND RAINY.

NHTSA ID

11311170

Incident

Jan 17, 2020

Mileage

15,000 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

HEADLIGHTS ARE INADEQUATE. THEY ARE TOO DARK FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THEY DO NOT ADEQUATELY AND SAFETY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. AUTONATION FORD IN ST PETERSBURG, FL DOES NOT ADMIT THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN AND IS WELL DOCUMENTED.

NHTSA ID

11160852

Incident

Jun 2, 2017

I LEASED THIS 2017 FORD EDGE IN DECEMBER OF 2017. UPON DRIVING IT AT NIGHT I NOTICED A VERY DIM LIGHT ON LOW BEAM SHOWING THE ROAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME BUT THEN I HAD MY HUSBAND DRIVE HE ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN SEEING THE ROAD WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON LOW BEAM. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND THEY VERIFIED THAT THE CAR HAS VERY LOW VISIBILITY ON THE LOW BEAMS. THEREFORE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR CO AND THEY TOLD ME THAT CAR WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THAT IS MY ISSUE. I DRIVE A LOT AT NIGHT AND THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE OWNED 6 FORD PRODUCTS IN THE PAST AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF LIGHTING. I ALSO HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH THRU THE INTERNET AND HAVE NOTICED MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FORD EDGE LOW BEAM POOR PERFORMANCE. I BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I REALLY HATED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BUT I FEEL THERE IS A RISK TO FORD EDGE OWNERS. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MAYBE I SHOULD LOOK INTO AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS BUT THAT SOUNDED ODD TO ME AS I HAVE PAID $ 40,000 FOR A CAR WITH POOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. FORD SAID THAT THE CAR IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. I DISAGREE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

NHTSA ID

11083400

Incident

Mar 1, 2018