2016 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 911 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (321), Service Brakes (176), Steering (102).
Key takeaways
- 911 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 321 | 35% |
| Service Brakes | 176 | 19% |
| Steering | 102 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 89 | 10% |
| Power Train | 86 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 76 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 70 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 4% |
| Structure | 32 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 31 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 29 | 3% |
| Wheels | 21 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
Loss of power from the engine due to misfiring on cylinder 1 caused by a coolant intrusion.
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
Vehicle suffered internal engine failure due to the known 2.0L EcoBoost manufacturing flaw where coolant bleeds into the cylinders. Experienced severe engine misfires, rough idling, and sudden risk of stalling in traffic. Ford dealership diagnosed the vehicle as needing a complete engine block replacement at a cost of ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
I keep having to change first coils and spark plug because the coolant is slowly leaking into the cylinder.rough engine start.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.