2016 Ford Edge Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2016 Ford Edge, and owners have filed 919 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the…
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer…
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Shift linkage/cable/rod (power train) and gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
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,…
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Service brakes and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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. Owners may contact…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
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…
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Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC…
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. Ford's…
919 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ford Edge have filed 919 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,304 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 124 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I owned a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0L EcoBoost that experienced engine failure consistent with coolant intrusion. The vehicle was subsequently voluntarily repossessed and sold at auction, so the vehicle is no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Engine
“We had rough idling for a couple days followed by excessive white smoke one morning upon starting the vehicle and the check engine light came on. We immediately noticed the coolant was low, so it got”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Ford Edge (Edge AWD, Edge FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 24–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.7/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Ford Edge model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Edge model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Ford Edge | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Ford Edge | 5 | 989 |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 6 | 1,120 |
| 2009 Ford Edge | 6 | 261 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | 6 | 673 |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,803 |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,134 |
| 2013 Ford Edge | 2 | 2,446 |
| 2014 Ford Edge | 3 | 382 |
| 2015 Ford Edge | 7 | 727 |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 7 | 919 |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 8 | 1,369 |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 7 | 836 |
| 2019 Ford Edge | 3 | 770 |
| 2020 Ford Edge | 4 | 323 |
| 2021 Ford Edge | 7 | 112 |
| 2022 Ford Edge | 5 | 131 |
| 2023 Ford Edge | 4 | 23 |
| 2024 Ford Edge | 2 | 44 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ford Edge
How do I know if my 2016 Ford Edge has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2016 Ford Edge; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V733000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.