repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 931 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford Edge, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-544 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Ford Edge has problems
931 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
337Engine3 crash/fire/injury
102Steering4 crash/fire/injury
99Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
90Engine and engine cooling
88Power train3 crash/fire/injury
76Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
38Electrical system
32Structure
31Visibility/wiper
17319 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 337 | 3 |
| Steering | 102 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 99 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 90 | 0 |
| Power train | 88 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 76 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 2 |
| Structure | 32 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 173 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2016 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Service brakes
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.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
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…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 113 engine complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles85under 100k miles28100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
56 owners mentioned a cost$7,900median
Middle half: $6,558 – $8,525
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Edge year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Edge median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerOpen
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failureLed to recall 25V-544
In owners' words
What Edge owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Coolant leaked internally into the engine cylinders, causing the vehicle to become completely inoperable. No warning until it happened.
I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine approximately 67,000 miles). The vehicle has experienced coolant intrusion into the cylinders, confirmed by a Ford dealership. Coolant is entering the combustion chambers with no external leak. Symptoms include unexplained coolant loss, white…
2016 Ford Edge 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC Turbocharged EcoBoost engine failed due to internal block coolant intrusion, rendering the vehicle completely inoperable at 102,000 miles.
Own a 2016 Edge?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.