2015 Ford Edge

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2015 Ford Edge
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Edge Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 988 complaints 2008: 1117 complaints 2009: 261 complaints 2009 2010: 672 complaints 2011: 1801 complaints 2012: 1129 complaints 2012 2013: 2435 complaints 2014: 379 complaints 2015: 717 complaints 2015 2016: 878 complaints 2017: 1292 complaints 2018: 774 complaints 2018 2019: 723 complaints 2020: 289 complaints 2021: 95 complaints 2021 2022: 120 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024
2015: 717 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2007988
20081117
2009261
2010672
20111801
20121129
20132435
2014379
2015717
2016878
20171292
2018774
2019723
2020289
202195
2022120
202318
202441

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 188 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE SURGED AND SPEEDED AHEAD HITTING A BUILDING WHERE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190630

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 105 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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My 2015 Ford Edge was in my garage. I opened the garage door to leave and started the vehicle. It said my hatchback was open . I got out to shut it and left the driver door open. Upon closing the hatch my vehicle began rolling backwards.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231229

I GOT OUT OF THE CAR IN A DRIVEWAY, WAS STANDING WITH THE CAR DOOR STILL OPEN WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND THEN STUCK UNDER THE CAR DOOR WHILE BEING DRAGGED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160120

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 75 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 73 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150624 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

Campaign 15V250000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161122 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 16V733000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191018 — steering

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V632000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210513 — service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021.

Campaign 20V469000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20221027 — power train

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.

Campaign 22V413000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241003 — PE (closed 20251030)

Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure

R 20260113 — back over prevention

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...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025.

Campaign 25V544000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (188 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (105 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (75 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V250000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V733000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V632000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V469000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V413000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V572000 (back over prevention) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Ford Edge reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford Edge is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Edge?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Edge have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.