2015 Ford Edge Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 729 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Edge years
About as many complaints as other years 10th of 19 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 729 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Edge. That ranks 10th out of 19 Edge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (194 complaints, 27%), typically at around 26,500 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 3 fires, 17 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Ford Edge problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine194 · ~26,500 mi
Power Train118 · ~59,000 mi
Unknown or Other111 · ~32,950 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic78 · ~124,000 mi
Service Brakes77 · ~51,000 mi
Electrical System53 · ~26,500 mi
Structure51 · ~40,000 mi
Visibility/wiper43 · ~45,000 mi
Steering41 · ~48,000 mi
Back Over Prevention37 · ~124,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine problems19427%26,500“coolant intrusion” (11%)$6,800
Power Train problems11816%59,000“flex plate” (14%)—
Unknown or Other11115%32,950——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems7811%124,000“notifications numbers” (28%)—
Service Brakes problems7711%51,000“service brakes hydraulic” (31%)—
Electrical System problems537%26,500“limp home mode” (9%)—
Structure problems517%40,000“panoramic sunroof” (14%)—
Visibility/wiper436%45,000——
Steering416%48,000——
Back Over Prevention375%124,000——
Vehicle Speed Control304%10,500——
Fuel/propulsion System284%7,700——
Engine and Engine Cooling243%108,000——
Wheels233%76,000——
Visibility112%89,000——
Air Bags101%38,000——
Exterior Lighting91%55,000——
Seats61%13,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)51%32,000——
Latches/locks/linkages51%36,375——
Lane Departure41%62,000——
Seat Belts41%76,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance30%43,713——
Fuel System, Gasoline30%76,000——
Suspension20%———
Parking Brake10%148,700——
Tires10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 100 complaints
2015: 232015232016: 10020161002017: 312017312018: 562018562019: 702019702020: 452020452021: 722021722022: 742022742023: 762023762024: 532024532025: 682025682026: 61202661

n = 729 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Ford Edge recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSep 3, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem: 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 distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 22, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V544000 · 499,129 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V469000 · 488,594 vehicles

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

Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Steering:electric power assist systemAug 29, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V632000 · 116,160 vehicles

Problem: 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, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipOct 12, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V733000 · 53 vehicles

Problem: 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) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.

Steering:electric power assist systemApr 28, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V250000 · 487,301 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Motive Power (DP26008) — opened Sep 3, 2026, still open.
  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure (PE24027) — opened Oct 3, 2024, closed Oct 30, 2025, led to recall 25V544.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle: 2015 Ford Edge with 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine. Ref: DP26008 While driving, the "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning came on and the temperature level spiked and the check engine lights came on. Engine began to run really rough. At the time, I was travelling on the highway with my…

Engine · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770958

I got engine coolant leaking into cylinder #2 with error p0302. Car running rough and will not accelerate. I have been told by Ford this is a known design flaw they fixed in later models but don't take responsibility. It was a safety issue for me when the car wasn't accelerating on the freeway when…

Engine · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770648

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Engine required replacement.

Engine · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766941

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765288

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765029

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Edge?

Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 194 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Edge?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Ford Edge a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Edge model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.