2015 Ford Edge Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 118 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Ford Edge, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “flex plate” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Flex plate: mentioned in 17 of 118 complaints (14%)
  • Rattling noise: mentioned in 7 of 118 complaints (6%)
  • Torque converter: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
  • Off restarted: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles16 · 19%
10k–25k miles14 · 17%
25k–50k miles9 · 11%
50k–75k miles9 · 11%
75k–100k miles18 · 21%
100k–150k miles15 · 18%
150k+ miles3 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 118 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 an injury.

Ford Edge power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2019, with 462 complaints
2007: 19320071932008: 2772772009: 212009212010: 52522011: 17220111722012: 47472013: 16020131602014: 56562015: 11820151182016: 88882017: 14820171482018: 83832019: 46220194622020: 1881882021: 362021362022: 45452023: 5202352024: 55

n = 2,156 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Edge511%1,550
2023 Edge522%56,000
2022 Edge4534%86,000
2021 Edge3632%68,000
2020 Edge18858%84,000
2019 Edge46260%70,000
2018 Edge8310%74,000
2017 Edge14811%74,031
2016 Edge8810%62,750
2015 Edge11816%59,000
2014 Edge5615%57,514
2013 Edge1607%66,145
2012 Edge474%48,797
2011 Edge17210%49,236
2010 Edge528%50,000
2009 Edge218%95,000
2008 Edge27725%85,500
2007 Edge19320%87,871

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 26 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 262016262017: 3201732018: 5201852019: 9201992020: 142020142021: 112021112022: 182022182023: 132023132024: 8202482025: 6202562026: 320263

n = 118 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Car is running rough white smoke from exhaust and coolant level reservoir losing coolant

Received Jul 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749834

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clicking sound. The contact received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12 (Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area Flex-plate Cracks), and the vehicle was…

Received Feb 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11720962

We were on a Family road trip when issues popped up. Car was engine was buzzing and jumping in gears when started up and running rough. No check engines lights showed up. But we decided to drop it off at a dealership in Grants Pass Oregon to get checkout as we didnt feel safe driving it home. They…

Received Jan 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11709040
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2015 Ford Edges have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Ford Edge (16% of the 729 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Edge power train?

Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 59,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “flex plate”, in 17 of 118 complaints, followed by “rattling noise” (7).

Other 2015 Ford Edge problems

See all 2015 Ford Edge problems or power train problems across all Edge years.