2016 FORD EDGE

1025 complaints filed with NHTSA.

1025
Complaints
25
Crashes
7
Fires
29
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

5/5
Overall
5/5
Front Crash
5/5
Side Crash
4/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE284
STEERING101
SERVICE BRAKES93
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING86
POWER TRAIN71
UNKNOWN OR OTHER65
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC46
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35
VISIBILITY/WIPER30
STRUCTURE:BODY26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18
WHEELS17
AIR BAGS15
BACK OVER PREVENTION15

Recalls (7)

19V63200029/08/2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min

17V12300027/02/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to c

25V54400022/08/2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

16V73300012/10/2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) softwar

20V46900010/08/2020

SERVICE BRAKES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

22V41300010/06/2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

25V57200004/09/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort

Recent Complaints

20260105CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was applied however, there was a delay in responding, and crashed into a Subaru Forester. There was an abnormal squeaking and squealing sound detected. The vehicle was drivable. While approaching a stoplight, there was an abnormal squealing noise, and there was an increase in stopping distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a sprained neck, and medic

Mileage: 111,000

20260105CrashLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was applied however, there was a delay in responding, and crashed into a Subaru Forester. There was an abnormal squeaking and squealing sound detected. The vehicle was drivable. While approaching a stoplight, there was an abnormal squealing noise, and there was an increase in stopping distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a sprained neck, and medic

Mileage: 111,000

20251006CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear view camera was distorted and didn’t show a vehicle behind me when I backed out of parking spot and made contact with another vehicle.

20251006CrashBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Rear view camera was distorted and didn’t show a vehicle behind me when I backed out of parking spot and made contact with another vehicle.

20251002CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in the rain, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a tree. The front driver's side air bag and the knee air bag deployed. The contact sustained neck and ankle injuries and was transported to the local emergency room for medical attention. A police report was filed; however, the report number was not provide

20241223CrashAIR BAGS

Head on collison. Air bags did not deploy. Car was totaled.

20241223CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

Head on collison. Air bags did not deploy. Car was totaled.

20240819CrashENGINE

I'm filing a complaint regarding my 2016 Ford Edge Titanium with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, which required two engine replacements due to a defect causing coolant intrusion into the cylinders.The engine failed due to coolant leaking into the cylinders, a problem diagnosed and confirmed by Ford technicians. Both engines are no longer in the vehicle, but documentation is available upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at significant risk on two separate occasions. The first eng

20240531CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle ahead abruptly stopped, and the contact was unable to slow the vehicle in time. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V1

Mileage: 115,000

20240502ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to sort groceries in the trunk of the vehicle, the tailgate suddenly fell, struck her back, and pushed her forward while the tailgate kept closing. After several attempts, the contact’s caregiver was able to stop the tailgate from lowering and crushing her. As a result, the contact sustained injuries on her left arm and in the back, near the ribs. Medical attention was not sought. The local dealer was notified of the f

Mileage: 179,000

20240502STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to sort groceries in the trunk of the vehicle, the tailgate suddenly fell, struck her back, and pushed her forward while the tailgate kept closing. After several attempts, the contact’s caregiver was able to stop the tailgate from lowering and crushing her. As a result, the contact sustained injuries on her left arm and in the back, near the ribs. Medical attention was not sought. The local dealer was notified of the f

Mileage: 179,000

20230805UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The trunk that is automatic will randomly disclose on your head when you’re leaning in to get some thing and it’s happened several times and I’ve reported it and it doesn’t stop if it hit your head it keeps going

Mileage: 100,009

20230512CrashENGINE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was n

Mileage: 70,000

20230512CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was n

Mileage: 70,000

20230512CrashPOWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was n

Mileage: 70,000

20230316CrashSTEERING

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle but was unable to cause to and the vehicle struck the guard rails. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and the vehicle started to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 63,115.

Mileage: 63,115

20221205FirePOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a booming sound coming from the vehicle suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and flames were present from under the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene but the flames were no longer present upon arrival. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case had exploded and the transmis

Mileage: 56,000

20221205FireFIRERELATED

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a booming sound coming from the vehicle suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and flames were present from under the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene but the flames were no longer present upon arrival. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case had exploded and the transmis

Mileage: 56,000

20221205FirePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a booming sound coming from the vehicle suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and flames were present from under the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene but the flames were no longer present upon arrival. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case had exploded and the transmis

Mileage: 56,000

20221130CrashSTEERING

I was driving in a parking lot when it was snowing and the traction control and anti lock brakes went out. Due to that, the car locked up and I hit a curb. My tie rod is bent now on the passenger side of the cat.