2016 Ford Edge problems and complaints
Owners have filed 923 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Edge. The most-reported areas: Engine (331), Service Brakes (176), Steering (102).
Key takeaways
- 923 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 | 331 | 36% |
| Service Brakes | 176 | 19% |
| Steering | 102 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 89 | 10% |
| Power Train | 88 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 76 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 71 | 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%.
| 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 2026-10-13
Hello, I'm on permanent disability and this my only car. it started with noticing white smoke coming out of the exhaust and a sweet smell. also noticed the coolant getting low and had to keep adding more in with no visible leaks. I pulled cylinder one plug and put a bore a scope down it and found a crack in the cyli...
Engine - filed 2026-10-13
The engine ecoboost 2.0 needs a long block assembly due to coolant intrusion. This is a documented defect known to Ford but they refuse to reimburse replacement of the engine that can run over $9,000. This is a serious safety defect that can cause catastrophic damage or injury.
Engine - filed 2026-10-11
I own a 2016 Ford Edge with the 2.0 ecoboost engine and have problems with it burning antifreeze for quite some time. The first time it happened I was getting on the interstate and the temp gage went up and the vehicle went into limp mode. I have been driving around with the coolant recovery reservoir cap loose for qu...
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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.