2016 Ford Edge: recalls and problems
7 recalls and 913 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
Coolant intrusion in the engine, problem confirmed by dealer, engine has been replaced, engine manufactured in ford's cleveland plant
I'm reporting a severe, well-documented manufacturing defect involving my 2016 ford edge with 2.0l ecoboost engine. the vehicle has been losing radiator coolant constantly with no external puddles or leaks visible. upon morning cold starts, the vehicle shakes, runs extremely rough and experiences severe engine misfires due to coolant intruding into the combustion cylinders overnight. this internal coolant leak defect
Loss of power from the engine due to misfiring on cylinder 1 caused by a coolant intrusion.
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Edge SUV FWD | ||||
| 2016 Ford Edge SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Edge. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.