2016 Ford Edge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Edge years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 923 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Edge. That ranks 7th out of 19 Edge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (331 complaints, 36%), typically at around 72,853 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 3 fires, 19 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 923owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Edge problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 331 | 36% | 72,853 | “coolant intrusion” (21%) | $8,500 |
| Steering problems | 102 | 11% | 21,700 | “adaptive steering” (58%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 99 | 11% | 60,000 | “brake fluid” (27%) | $740 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 89 | 10% | 83,000 | “coolant intrusion” (51%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 88 | 10% | 62,750 | “flex plate” (11%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 76 | 8% | 105,500 | “brake fluid” (22%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 71 | 8% | 26,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 38 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 32 | 3% | 38,925 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 3% | 29,800 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 3% | 75,050 | — | — |
| Wheels | 21 | 2% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 2% | 8,642 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 2% | 11,450 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 2% | 54,678 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 1% | 16,650 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1% | 9,036 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | 76,140 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | 108,217 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Edge recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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 driverâs 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 fittings
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)
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 fittings
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 system
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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
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.
Hello, I'm on permanent disability and this my only car. it started with noticing white smoke coming out of the exhaust and a sweet smell. also noticed the coolant getting low and had to keep adding more in with no visible leaks. I pulled cylinder one plug and put a bore a scope down it and found a…
The engine ecoboost 2.0 needs a long block assembly due to coolant intrusion. This is a documented defect known to Ford but they refuse to reimburse replacement of the engine that can run over $9,000. This is a serious safety defect that can cause catastrophic damage or injury.
I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0 ecoboost engine and have problems with it burning antifreeze for quite some time. The first time it happened I was getting on the interstate and the temp gage went up and the vehicle went into limp mode. I have been driving around with the coolant recovery…
My 2016 Ford Edge equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine developed a check engine light and began producing white smoke from the exhaust after sitting overnight. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. The Ford technician performed a self-test and found diagnostic…
I owned a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost that experienced engine failure consistent with coolant intrusion. The vehicle was subsequently voluntarily repossessed and sold at auction, so the vehicle is no longer available to me for inspection. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…
Other Ford Edge years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 44 | 2 |
| 2023 Edge | 23 | 4 |
| 2022 Edge | 133 | 5 |
| 2021 Edge | 112 | 7 |
| 2020 Edge | 324 | 4 |
| 2019 Edge | 770 | 3 |
| 2018 Edge | 840 | 7 |
| 2017 Edge | 1,374 | 8 |
| 2016 | 923 | 7 |
| 2015 Edge | 729 | 7 |
| 2014 Edge | 383 | 3 |
| 2013 Edge | 2,446 | 2 |
| 2012 Edge | 1,134 | 3 |
| 2011 Edge | 1,803 | 3 |
| 2010 Edge | 673 | 6 |
| 2009 Edge | 261 | 6 |
| 2008 Edge | 1,120 | 6 |
| 2007 Edge | 989 | 5 |
| 2004 Edge | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Edge?
Owners most often report engine, steering, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 331 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Edge?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has more complaints than most years, 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.