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2015 Ford Edge problems

Owners filed 731 complaints about the 2015 Ford Edge with NHTSA between May 2015 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (194).

Complaints
731
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
18
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
18
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine194
  2. Power train118
  3. Service brakes, hydraulic78
  4. Service brakes77
  5. Electrical system53
  6. Structure51
  7. Visibility/wiper43
  8. Steering41
  9. Back over prevention37
  10. Vehicle speed control30
  11. Fuel/propulsion system28
  12. Engine and engine cooling25
  13. Wheels23
  14. Visibility11

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201523
2016100
201731
201856
201970
202045
202172
202274
202376
202453
202568
202663

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

194 reports2 crashes1 fire
“Vehicle: 2015 Ford Edge with 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine. Ref: DP26008 While driving, the "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning came on and the temperature level spiked and the check engine lights came on. Engine began to run really rough. At the time, I was travelling on the highway with my children in the car and had to pull off on the side of the road. After being stranded for 4 hours while waiting for a tow, I towed it to a Ford Dealership. Dealer confirmed there is coolant intrusion into the engine and referenced TSB 22-2229. Per dealer, vehicle needs a new engine.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026EngineODI 11770958

Power train

118 reports5 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clicking sound. The contact received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12 (Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area Flex-plate Cracks), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair in 2022 and 2023; however, the dealer informed the contact that there were no parts or transmission mechanics available to perform the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer recently, and the contact was advised that the parts were still not available. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would no longer be eligible for the repair due to the delay in repairing the vehicle. Additionally, the contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure and was taken to Firestone, where the front brake lines were repaired at the owner's expense. The contact was…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 27, 2026Service brakes, hydraulic, Power trainODI 11720962

Service brakes, hydraulic

78 reports2 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2026Service brakes, hydraulicODI 11765029

Service brakes

77 reports3 crashes1 related recall
“My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while driving, rendering it completely inoperable (it is sitting in my driveway unable to be driven). The vehicle threw critical fault codes P050B (Cold Start Ignition Timing) and P061B (Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance). Diagnostics indicate a terminal internal failure of the timing chain or torque converter. This vehicle has a severe, documented history of manufacturing and safety defects, including catalyst monitor sensor failure 08/23/16, fan relay failure 11/20/18, purge valve failure 02/27/21, a total loss of brakes while driving on 02/15/22 due to a rear caliper failure, a faulty throttle body on 03/06/22, and an incorrectly installed engine wiring harness by the dealership when engine was replaced. This list is not all inclusive. I have a 1.5" binder of repairs and services dating back to purchase date which are too numerous to attach. This…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 12, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, EngineODI 11763847

Electrical system

53 reports1 fire
“During operation of my 2015 Ford Edge Titanium, the vehicle experienced intermittent loss of acceleration and multiple electronic warning messages. While driving, pressing the accelerator pedal would sometimes result in little or no vehicle acceleration. The RPMs fluctuated abnormally and the vehicle appeared to enter a reduced-power condition. Warning messages included “Hill Start Assist Unavailable” and traction/anti-skid related warnings. Cruise control also became inoperable. The issue created a safety risk because the vehicle would not reliably accelerate during normal driving conditions, including while attempting to maintain speed in traffic. This created concern about merging, crossing intersections, or safely responding to traffic conditions. Additional symptoms included rear lights remaining illuminated unexpectedly and electronic brake-related behavior that appeared abnormal. An independent auto parts diagnostic scan identified low-voltage history codes and a brake switch/brake signal issue. The vehicle battery tested good at the time of inspection. The transmission reportedly showed no faults during the initial scan. The brake switch issue was…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 22, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11739445

Structure

51 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after opening the rear electronic liftgate door to retrieve items from the rear of the vehicle, the electronic liftgate door erroneously closed and struck the contact on the head, causing a minor contusion. No medical treatment was required. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 30, 2026StructureODI 11747339
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.