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2016 Ford Edge problems

Owners filed 926 complaints about the 2016 Ford Edge with NHTSA between Jun 2016 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (334).

Complaints
926
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
17
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
19
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine334
  2. Steering102
  3. Service brakes99
  4. Engine and engine cooling89
  5. Power train88
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic76
  7. Electrical system38
  8. Structure32
  9. Visibility/wiper31
  10. Back over prevention30
  11. Wheels21
  12. Fuel/propulsion system20
  13. Vehicle speed control20
  14. Visibility16

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 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201621
201770
201839
201962
202067
202175
2022108
2023124
2024124
2025115
2026121

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

334 reports2 crashes
“Coolant Intrusion / In my Engine of 2.0L EcoBoost engines. I had coolant leaking into cylinders leading to overheating or total engine failure and had to replace engine with Ford not covering cost. Need a recall on these engines for 2016 Ford Edge. Still no recall from ford.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026EngineODI 11772254

Steering

102 reports4 crashes1 related recall
“My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now I’m experiencing: * ‘Steering Assist Required’ warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car is off * The vehicle pulls sharply to the left when braking * Despite multiple alignments and suspension/tie rod replacements, my new tires are wearing out rapidly”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 2, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 11696985

Service brakes

99 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“RE: Safety Recall MFG No. 25S87, NHTSA No. 25V544, 08/25/2025 Rear Brake Lines - Potential Failure. It has been OVER ONE YEAR and my car has not been repaired due to lack of parts. This is unacceptable - This Safety Recall is NOT being addressed in a timely manner.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 5, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11762333

Engine and engine cooling

89 reports
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that coolant was entering the engine combustion chamber. The check engine light was illuminated, and the vehicle displayed DTC: P0301. The contact also referenced a scanner displaying code 4301. The contact stated that there was a sweet smell while starting the vehicle, which was consistent with coolant intrusion into the engine. The condition progressively worsened. The contact consulted with an independent mechanic. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might stall or that the engine could suffer catastrophic damage while driving on the highway. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 10, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11763423

Power train

88 reports1 crash1 fire1 related recall
“On September 23, 2026, while driving my 2016 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine temperature began rising into the overheating range. The temperature fluctuated while the vehicle was moving and returned closer to normal when stopped. I checked the coolant and found it very low. Approximately 3/4 gallon of coolant was added. After driving approximately 20 miles, the temperature gauge remained normal. By September 25, the coolant reservoir was again nearly empty, indicating substantial coolant loss. The vehicle has also had a check-engine light for several months, a previously identified misfire code, and has recently been shaking/rough-running when started. I am concerned that continued coolant loss and overheating could cause the engine to overheat or fail while the vehicle is being driven, creating a safety risk to the occupants and other motorists. There has been no crash, fire, or injury. The cause of the coolant loss has not yet been confirmed because repairs have not yet been completed. The vehicle is available for inspection. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives regarding this issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 1, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11768214

Service brakes, hydraulic

76 reports2 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 9, 2026Service brakes, hydraulicODI 11762992
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026

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