Worst 2016 Ford Edge Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Edge.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 291 | 2 | — | 72,641 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 101 | 4 | — | 33,441 mi | |
| Brakes | 95 | 2 | — | 58,524 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 86 | — | — | 84,417 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 75 | 1 | — | 60,137 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 53 | 2 | — | 81,551 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | 1 | 42,346 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 31 | — | — | 36,298 mi | |
| Body Structure | 26 | 2 | 1 | 31,743 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 20 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 1 | — | 22,849 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 18,102 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | — | — | 44,733 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 7 | — | 57,766 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 11,133 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 51,667 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 9 | — | — | 35,918 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 21,484 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 73,708 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 5 | — | 1 | 69,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Edge
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,513,852 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
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.
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."
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."
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2016 Ford Edge — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Edge reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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