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2017 Ford Edge Electrical Problems

21 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

21
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2026Nov 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (21)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2025

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER This complaint is being submitted due to gross negligence in recall communication and manufacturer accountability. This failure in vehicle safety oversight that has already resulted in emotional and financial harm. In September of this year, I submitted an application for a buy-back option to Ford but was denied.

NHTSA #: 11693806
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2022

I am told my APIM module needs to be replaced. My touch screen will go black and then come back on. I am unable to use handsfree phone due to system not staying connected to my bluetooth.

NHTSA #: 11474957
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the local service center who replaced the battery and confirmed that the alternator was operating normally.

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NHTSA #: 11553157
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2020

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 #: 11311170
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the lexington park ford lincoln dealer (301-863-8111, 21575 great mills rd, lexington park, md 20653) where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11206465
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

I purchased this car new with 10 miles driven only 14 months ago. At 3100 miles it lost all electric/electronic/engine power as I was traveling approximately 40 miles on a city street with traffic! The engine light, service wrench light and dinging sounds flashed; the vehicle decreased in speed, and shut down, making it difficult to steer.

NHTSA #: 11110066
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2017

This is the 4th time over the last several months that car battery has gone completely dead after sitting for a few days in our garage. Will not start. Local dealership and ford unable to fix issue at this time.

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NHTSA #: 11039459
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2026

My camera intermittently goes blank and car feel like it doesn’t stop properly today I was backing out of a driveway and camera went blank and caused me to back into a car that had pulled up I called my local ford after I got the letters but they said I would receive a letter when they get the parts in !!

NHTSA #: 11712268
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2025

My car loses power when I press the gas. For example, I can come to a stop, wait until it’s safe to turn in front of another car, then try to take off — but the vehicle suddenly loses all power. It won’t accelerate, and I have to keep pressing the gas and hope it goes.

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NHTSA #: 11686889
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2024

My vehicle has a dash light warning for service that says "Limited Park Brake Function, Service Vehicle" and then applies my parking break on its own. I have at times be unable to get the parking brake to release and will have to start and stop my vehicle numerous times before it will accept me releasing the parking brake.

NHTSA #: 11578567
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

2017 ford edge. Consumer writes in regard to front brake flexible hose leak safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle had 2 recalls needing to be completed.

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NHTSA #: 11478931
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

Car battery is dead; fifth time in 3.7 years. This can happen after sitting a few days or just overnight. After being charged by aaa, it appears to be fine and the dealer service dept cannot find anything wrong on their diagnostic tests.

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NHTSA #: 11415149
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2018

Upon returning from an 8 day absence, I went to start the car and it was totally dead. Tried to jump it and while internal accessory lights came on it would not start. Called ford and they sent a tow truck, who jumped it with a hand held lithium battery and it started.

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NHTSA #: 11091463
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2018

After completing a turn and accelerating to merge into traffic, the vehicle suddenly slammed on its brakes and cut off the accelerator pedal. Every time I tried to accelerate, it would slam violently on the brakes again.

NHTSA #: 11066096
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2017

Car failed continually to start not producing a code tow truck driver was unable to start vehicle intermittent happened multiple times lights flash on dash [xxx] VIN has had issues with engine shutting down while driving at 35 MPH and 45 MPH (noted in 2 NHTSA incidents) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.

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NHTSA #: 11032338
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2017

2017 ford edge titanium AWD 4cyl - loses power when driving while driving, on more than 5 instances the car loses power. Accessories - lights, power steering stay on but motor shuts off.

NHTSA #: 11024901
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

When I am putting my vehicle in reverse the camera at times has blacked out froze or even turned a weird color with lines on the screen I know there was recall for this but my VIN was not included

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NHTSA #: 11664804
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Alerts that engine coolant temperature is too high. Makes smoke come from the hood. Countless bottles of antifreeze just run through it.

NHTSA #: 11413475
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2021

Front brake lines damage and now the back brake lines damage the same way front was.no no indicator that' this happens, the breaks just go to the floor, huge safety issues.

NHTSA #: 11395369
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2018

Vehicle was parked and off. We loaded all luggage into the car and closed the doors. Both keys were in the diaper bag.

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NHTSA #: 11089579
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2017

My automatic door locks are flickering going down the road and sitting in the driveway. No one has the key faub pressing on it or anything.

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NHTSA #: 11045476

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