2016 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 917 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (33% of complaints); the 2014 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 19 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 917 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2026
“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2026
“Vehicle suffered internal engine failure due to the known 2.0L EcoBoost manufacturing flaw where coolant bleeds into the cylinders. Experienced severe engine misfires, rough idling, and sudden risk of stalling in traffic. Ford dealership diagnosed the vehicle as needing a complete engine block replacement at a cost of $14,000. Because no safety recall or financial assistance has been offered by Ford despite an active NHTSA evaluation on this exact defect, I have been forced to temporarily use a chemical sealant block sealer (K-Seal) to keep the vehicle operable”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
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“My 2016 Ford has EcoBoost coolant intrusion defect, The system failed to hold pressure, dropping significantly below operational thresholds. A subsequent borescope inspection confirmed that coolant is actively leaking past the block sealing surface and directly flooding the engine cylinders. The service facility has confirmed that because the structural engine block itself is defective, a simple head gasket replacement is mathematically unviable. The only permanent, safe solution is a complete engine long block replacement.. I contacted Ford and was told they are aware of this but cannot fix the issue or assist in fixing the problem.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“2.0 Ecoboost coolant intrusion. Vehicle is now undrivable and was told the current engine cannot be repaired and a whole new engine is needed.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“Rough engine idle at startup. Coolant Level dropped. Added coolant. Engine light came on. Rough idle at startup got worse. Suspected engine gasket failure.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2026
“I keep having to change first coils and spark plug because the coolant is slowly leaking into the cylinder.rough engine start.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“Engine started having a rough idle on start up and within a few days the check engine light came on. Took to Lonnie Cobb Ford in Henderson, TN. DTC P0300 and P0302 diagnosed. Coolant leaking on to piston head. Issue involved in lawsuit Miller vs. FordMotor Ecoboost lawsuit. Safety issue due to possible engine lock up or fire. Out of warranty. Quote for $6500 on an $8000 vehicle for an engine defect Ford has been aware of for years.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“The engine did not want to go from a stop condition. I was pulling out if an intersection and the engine seemed to misfire. I almost got t-boned.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 19 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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 vehicle is in reverse.
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 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
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."
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.
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, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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 recall is 17C02.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
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 Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
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 the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Edge years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2016 Ford Edge reliable?
NHTSA has 917 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 2016 Ford Edge. The most complained-about area is engine (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,000 miles or less.
Does the 2016 Ford Edge have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning back over prevention. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.