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2016 Ford Edge: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 913 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

7recalls
913complaints
17crashes reported
3fires reported
19injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine322 · 35%
  • Steering101 · 11%
  • Service Brakes99 · 11%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling89 · 10%
  • Power Train87 · 10%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)76 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other71 · 8%
  • Electrical System37 · 4%
  • Structure32 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper31 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

Coolant intrusion in the engine, problem confirmed by dealer, engine has been replaced, engine manufactured in ford's cleveland plant

Unknown Or Other,Engine

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

Engine

Loss of power from the engine due to misfiring on cylinder 1 caused by a coolant intrusion.

Engine

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Ford Edge SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Ford Edge SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Edge. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.