NHTSA Recall 16V733000: Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V733000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16C14 |
| Components | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | October 12, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is 16C14.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V733000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.