2017 Ford Edge: Flywheel cracked
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Edge report: flywheel cracked. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 95,500 miles.
NHTSA has 148 owner complaints for the 2017 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767234 (filed 09/27/2026): “On 11/09/2022 the vehicle (with 85658 miles) was brought to laird noller ford of topeka ks for "customer satisfaction program 22n12 but was not repaired for some reason. its been rattling for years and the flexplate finally broke and now the same dealership sa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765479 (filed 09/19/2026): “Vehicle losing acceleration when a small incline is needed after a stop. engine will rev up but it will not move. putting vehicle in to park and turning it off and back on again does a small reset and starts moving again. over the last few months this event ha…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace cracked flexplate (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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