2016 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
34% of complaints: engine — 300 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY12% of complaints: steering — 101 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A COUNTY HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY AT 45 OR 50 MPH. PAT STEERING AND VEHICLE ALSO MAY HAVE LOST POWER RESULTING IN CROSSING INTO LEFT LANE AND STRIKING A TREE. YES, THERE WAS DEER IN THE AREA AT THE TIME BUT THEY IN NO WAY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171126
11% of complaints: service brakes — 98 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 86 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: power train — 77 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Campaign 17V123000 — 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
2016 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (300 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (101 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (98 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V733000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V123000 (air bags) 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 2016 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Ford Edge is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 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.