2016 Ford Edge Complaints
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
883
Total
17
Crashes
3
Fires
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
Most Reported Components
Recent Complaints
ENGINE — Filed 06/12/2026
The vehicle shake while idling, and a check engine light indicating code P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire). After looking under the hood the engine cooling system was severely low on coolant, and a loud sloshing liquid noise could be heard behind the dashboard. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership, where technicians confirmed internal EcoBoost coolant intrusion into Cylinder 2 as documented in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229. This structural design flaw creates an immediate safety hazard, as the engine is at risk of catastrophic failure and stalling while operating at highway speeds.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 10/10/2025
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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall and the brake lines were replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
POWER TRAIN — Filed 07/02/2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with bearing failure. The contact was informed that the bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 03/10/2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The failure mileage was 100,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 07/07/2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal felt spongy and extended to the floorboard, and brake fluid leaked onto the ground. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the passenger-side rear brake line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE — Filed 07/03/2026
A month or so ago my car had a rough idle and the mechanic couldn't figure out why. Then last week my car lost power on the interstate, during rush hour. I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident as the loss of power was so sudden and all the traffic around me. Somehow I was able to safely pull over on the shoulder. I had my car towed and the mechanic found that the flex plate had failed and is cracked. As a result the car will no longer start. The recall letter that my mechanic found stated that a rough idle was one of the symptoms of a failing flex plate. My vehicle is 10 years and 3 months old but only has 93000 miles. The dealership said they won't cover it because it is out of date and their customer service line was no help. There were no warning lights or codes that appeared on the display screen. My mechanic found the issue by taking somethings apart.
ENGINE — Filed 05/04/2026
Coolant intrusion issue has occurred. Coolant reservoir drains rapidly and there is a strong coolant smell every time the car is driven. This is a common issue in the Ford 2.0l ecoboost that Ford has not officially adressed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 07/02/2025
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 brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted via live chat and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ENGINE — Filed 06/01/2026
Coolant leaking into cylinder. Runs rough, check engine light on
ENGINE — Filed 06/14/2026
The engine did not want to go from a stop condition. I was pulling out if an intersection and the engine seemed to misfire. I almost got t-boned.
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