My 2015 Ford Edge was in my garage. I opened the garage door to leave and started the vehicle. It said my hatchback was open . I got out to shut it and left the driver door open. Upon closing the hatch my vehicle began rolling backwards. I was hit in the leg and shoulder while getting out of the way of the car. I also sustained cuts on my hand from the open car door. We have a steep approach to…
2015 Ford Edge powertrain problems
severe 111 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
111
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
5crashes
5injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 111 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 111 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
While driving my car I started to notice a rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. After about a week, I took the car to my local mechanic and he indicated that my car needed a new water pump, which he repaired. This did not fix the rattling noise and he informed me that my car most likely had a cracked flexplate. Upon contacting Ford customer experience, they indicated that my car would…
This report is an update to complaint: 10788647. This vehicle, a 2015 Ford edge sel with a 3.5l engine, was repaired by a Ford dealership for a stalling/loss of power while driving issue. The dealership had the vehicle from november 5-13, 2015, and reprogramed the PCM in order to correct the stalling condition. Initially, this action seemed to resolve the stalling issue. However, in recent days…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Ford Edge?
It's a meaningful issue. 111 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 81 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 12,200 and 90,000 miles, with the median around 60,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 12,200; a quarter make it past 90,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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