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2016 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 871 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine. Owners whose Edge has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 871 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Edge:

Engine236 complaints
Service brakes138 complaints
Steering102 complaints
Engine and engine cooling85 complaints
Power train80 complaints
Unknown or other51 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"At approximately 53,000 miles, 2.0l i4 ecoboost engine needed to be replaced due to coolant leek into block - #2 cylinder failure. although cost of repairs were covered under warranty, it took a lot of effort to get this all accomplished. bought this car brand new for $40,00…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020
"10 nov 2019, used the key fob to close the rear hatch. came back home and found the rear window completely shattered but still intact. there were no holes other indications of anything thrown at the window. the vehicle was parked twenty-five feet off the roadway in my pri…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"Manufacturers case 20542 front brake hoses front brake failure possible, recall in august, hav not received recall notice by mail"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (7)

Steering:electric power assist system
29/08/2019 · 19V632000
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, Illinoi…
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
12/10/2016 · 16V733000
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 Br…
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
27/02/2017 · 17V123000
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 de…
Service brakes
10/08/2020 · 20V469000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
10/06/2022 · 22V413000
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 …
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
22/08/2025 · 25V544000
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.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Edge been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Edge has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Edge?

Based on 871 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Ford Edge are engine, service brakes, steering.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2016 Ford Edge a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Edge has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2016 Ford Edge.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.