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2017 Ford Edge Brake Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are brake problems on the 2017 Ford Edge?

209 owners have reported brake problems on the 2017 Ford Edge, 15% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 50,000–108,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

209 complaints 15% of all 2017 complaints 82,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Hoses, lines / piping, and fittings 7
Master cylinder 1
Lamp 1
Rotor 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (88 of 209). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.

Brakes complaints by Edge year

2008 Edge 87
2009 Edge 43
2010 Edge 179
2011 Edge 308
2012 Edge 273
2013 Edge 633
2014 Edge 66
2015 Edge 133
2016 Edge 157
2017 Edge 209
2018 Edge 32
2019 Edge 13
2020 Edge 8
2021 Edge 5
2022 Edge 2
2024 Edge 1

Related recalls

Rear brake hose may rupture and leak fluid

Crash risk

The rear brake jounce hose can rupture and leak brake fluid. A leak can make the car take longer to stop, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will inspect, replace, and adjust the brake jounce hoses as needed, free of charge.

Recall 25V544000 · Aug 2025

Front brake hoses may rupture early

Crash risk

The front brake hoses can burst before they should. A burst hose leaks brake fluid, which makes the car take longer to stop and raises the chance of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the front brake hoses with new ones that have a revised braid material, at no cost to you.

Recall 20V469000 · Aug 2020
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Other 2017 Ford Edge problems

Common questions

What are common 2017 Ford Edge brake problems?

Complaints most often name the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings, master cylinder and lamp.

At what mileage do 2017 Ford Edge brake problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 50,000–108,000 miles. The middle value is about 82,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Edge brake problems?

Yes: 25V544000, 20V469000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Edge year has the most brake complaints?

The 2013 Edge, with 633 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.