2016 Ford Edge Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2016 Ford Edge, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 105,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake fluid” (22% of reports).
- 76service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 105,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 0%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 17 of 76 complaints (22%)
- Brakes hydraulic prevention: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)
- Went floorboard: mentioned in 10 of 76 complaints (13%)
- Notifications numbers service: mentioned in 9 of 76 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Edge | 1 | 0% | 61,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 1 | 0% | 89,918 |
| 2018 Edge | 18 | 2% | 94,176 |
| 2017 Edge | 109 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 76 | 8% | 105,500 |
| 2015 Edge | 78 | 11% | 124,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 9 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 105 | 4% | 107,126 |
| 2012 Edge | 27 | 2% | 108,500 |
| 2011 Edge | 49 | 3% | 123,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 18 | 3% | 113,500 |
| 2009 Edge | 3 | 1% | 4,020 |
| 2008 Edge | 9 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 29 | 3% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was on back order. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Edges have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2016 Ford Edge (8% of the 923 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 2016 Ford Edge service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 105,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “brake fluid”, in 17 of 76 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic prevention” (10).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
See all 2016 Ford Edge problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Edge years.