2016 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 929 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (335), Service Brakes (176), Steering (102).
Key takeaways
- 929 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 | 335 | 36% |
| Service Brakes | 176 | 19% |
| Steering | 102 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 90 | 10% |
| Power Train | 88 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 76 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 72 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 4% |
| Structure | 32 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 31 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 3% |
| Wheels | 21 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04
I have had several warnings that my engine coolant is over temperature. Had shut down several time. I have the radiator fluid changed, and have white exhaust smoke, severe engine misfires, and persistent overheating. I am not even driving it right now. My car is definetely a part of the issues that is involved in this ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start on several occasions. After the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. Additionally, while driving, the contact heard a splashing fluid so...
Engine - filed 2026-10-31
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.
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More for the 2016 Ford Edge
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.