2016 Ford Edge Steering Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2016 Ford Edge, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 21,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “adaptive steering” (58% of reports).
- 102steering complaints
- 21,700median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%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.
- Adaptive steering: mentioned in 59 of 102 complaints (58%)
- Fault service required: mentioned in 25 of 102 complaints (25%)
- Message displayed: mentioned in 7 of 102 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Edge | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 5 | 2% | 601 |
| 2019 Edge | 8 | 1% | 19,500 |
| 2018 Edge | 12 | 1% | 56,272 |
| 2017 Edge | 24 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 102 | 11% | 21,700 |
| 2015 Edge | 41 | 6% | 48,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 15 | 4% | 42,500 |
| 2013 Edge | 35 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Edge | 16 | 1% | 63,716 |
| 2011 Edge | 29 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 12 | 2% | 75,500 |
| 2009 Edge | 5 | 2% | 45 |
| 2008 Edge | 20 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2007 Edge | 14 | 1% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now Iâm experiencing: * âSteering Assist Requiredâ warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car…
The power steering suddenly stopped working while I was driving. The steering became extremely stiff and difficult to control. At one point, the power assist abruptly returned, causing the steering wheel to jerk, and I nearly hit a pedestrian. It was a frightening and extremely dangerous situation…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at a slower speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that several messages were displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that steering gear…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Edges have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about steering for the 2016 Ford Edge (11% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 21,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “adaptive steering”, in 59 of 102 complaints, followed by “fault service required” (25).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
See all 2016 Ford Edge problems or steering problems across all Edge years.