2015 Ford Edge
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 988 |
| 2008 | 1117 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 672 |
| 2011 | 1801 |
| 2012 | 1129 |
| 2013 | 2435 |
| 2014 | 379 |
| 2015 | 717 |
| 2016 | 878 |
| 2017 | 1292 |
| 2018 | 774 |
| 2019 | 723 |
| 2020 | 289 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 120 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 41 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: engine — 188 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
15% of complaints: power train — 105 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
10% of complaints: service brakes — 75 distinct reports on file.
CRASH10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 73 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
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
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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
Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure
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
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.