Ford Edge Complaints (2016)

926 consumer complaints on file.

#11663100May 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that two weeks later, while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust, with an abnormally sweet odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #1, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the latest failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663260May 27, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
On [XXX], around 7 PM, while my 2016 Ford Edge SEL was parked in front of my apartment, I used the remote start feature to start the vehicle. After activation, the rear window shattered unexpectedly. I could hear the crackling sounds, and the rear window was falling apart. There were no external impacts or visible damage to the window prior to this incident. The vehicle was stationary, and the weather conditions were normal at the time. I went to Elder Ford of Rochester Hills. The manager informed me that they could not do anything and that I should fix the car before returning it at the end of the lease period. I mentioned that there was Technical Bulletin FSA# 17B39 for the 2016 Ford Edge in Canada, but the manager informed me that it was only valid for Canada. He advised me to keep the receipt in case Ford USA issues a similar recall. FSA# 17B39 informs that war and salt can weep through the rear wiper motor shaft grommet. The residues in the rear defroster and cause uneven heat in glass and cause it to break or shatter. I live in Michigan so this is a common situation of salt/water during winter. It is unacceptable that this issue was not addressed. I had to pay $397 to fix a problem that was not caused by me. There are numerous complaints in forums about this same issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662770May 23, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This has happened 2x where I am driving and there is loud noises coming from the fuel tank area and the car stalls. I am able to get it off the road. I turn the car off and it doesn't immediately restart. When I try and push in the fuel tank there is a lot of air that comes out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662509May 22, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the interstate with the rear windshield defroster engaged, the vehicle made an abnormal, loud popping sound, and the contact noticed that the rear window had shattered. The contact drove under an underpass, switched lanes, and pulled over safely. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was inspected by a glass specialist who secured the rear windshield with plastic. The specialist determined that the rear window defroster had been overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 98,009.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662536May 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was confirmed that the engine needed to replaced due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661324May 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "All Wheel Drive Disable” was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the powertrain control unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660973May 14, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659339May 6, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure might be related to a head gasket leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied coverage of the repair due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 50,148.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658469May 2, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when she placed the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that failure occurred during the hot weather rather than in the cold months. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658517May 2, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket on cylinder #3 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,302.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657790April 30, 2025
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer declined to cover the cost of the repair. The approximate mileage was 52,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656308April 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
A recall was performed on 01-17-23 at roughly 54,000miles by Krause Ford Woodstock, GA – Brake lines were replaced. The passenger rear rubber hose has already failed where the hose is crimped at the fitting by the steel hose that comes from the master cylinder. Driver almost crashed due to not being able to stop in a normal distance due to the pedal going to the floor and the brake system failing due to no fluid pressure to the brakes. This was yesterday around [XXX] ). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654877April 15, 2025
ENGINE
What happened with your engine? My engine malfunctioned unexpectedly at just 79,000 miles, despite no history of major engine problems. The final diagnosis showed a blown head gasket. Were there any warning signs beforehand? Yes—about two to three weeks before the malfunction, I received multiple cylinder misfire codes and a low coolant warning. I had both issues checked out and believed they were resolved at the time, as the car was running fine afterward. Did the car stop running completely? Yes. After everything seemed okay for a bit, the car suddenly wouldn’t start. We ruled out the battery, as it had already been tested and was functioning correctly. Were there other warning lights or concerns? Yes. Right before a planned trip, my tire pressure light came on. I had it checked and everything looked fine. After about 10 miles, the light turned off, but it began flashing again intermittently, along with the engine light, even after restarting the car multiple times. What was the final outcome? After further inspection, it was confirmed that the root issue was a blown head gasket, which led to the engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653723April 9, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders, resulting in engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651513March 29, 2025
ENGINE
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the issue of coolant intrusion in my Ford vehicle. Despite maintaining the car regularly and following the manufacturer’s guidelines, I have experienced repeated problems with coolant entering areas where it shouldn’t, which has caused significant engine performance issues and potential long-term damage. As a Ford customer, I expected a higher standard of quality and reliability, especially regarding critical components like the cooling system. I am disappointed that this issue has not been addressed proactively by Ford, and I urge the company to investigate this matter further and offer a resolution to prevent future occurrences for other affected customers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650961March 27, 2025
ENGINE
Engine misfires while driving. Code found P0302. misfire in cylinder 2. cylinder checked by dealer with camera and found to be leaking coolant inside the cylinder. TSB 22-2220 2.0L Ecoboost found. Steps followed, dealer recommeded replacing Engine long block.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650983March 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was evidence of coolant loss; however, no visible leak was on the ground. The contact added additional coolant. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648617March 16, 2025
ENGINE
Tony Betten & Sons Ford, Grand Rapids, MI, replaced a leaking plastic oil pan 03.14.2025, at mileage 61,182. There were no warning lamps or messages and no incidence of damage. We noted continuous oil spots on the garage floor, even after a 01.13.2025 oil and filter change. We were concerned that this oil leakage would compromise engine lubrication, possibly leading to engine failure. We have purchased 3 Edges, the first a 2008 model went over 200,000 miles without oil leakage. We currently own a 2022 Ford Edge ST. It is surprising for an oil pan to spontaneously leak at 60,000 mileage. After our excellent 200,000+ mileage experience with the 2008, we expected similarly spectacular operation from the 2016.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646211March 4, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Rear passenger side brake line failure, leaked out brake fluid and brake pedal went to the floor during commute home. No accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645584February 28, 2025
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered coolant intrusion into several cylinders. The vehicle was then diagnosed with a defective long block which had caused the engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,315.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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