Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Ford Edge powertrain problems
severe Owners of the 2015 Ford Edge have filed 112 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
112
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Edge | 159 |
| 2012 Edge | 42 |
| 2013 Edge | 153 |
| 2014 Edge | 48 |
| 2015 Edge (this page) | 112 |
| 2016 Edge | 81 |
| 2017 Edge | 141 |
| 2018 Edge | 74 |
| 2019 Edge | 434 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 112 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 112 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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-01 is extremely important. The bolt torque procedure can be found in the crankshaft front seal removal and installation procedure or in the engine assembly procedure.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge, 2019-2020 Fusion and MKZ Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost Engine and 6F35 Transmission Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area Flexplate Cracks REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Aftermarket torque converters are no longer approved for this program, Ford part number DG9Z- 7902-H is readily available Customers will be mailed a second owner letter in June 2023 Added Attachment IV Mobile Repair Assessment Added Pick-up and Delivery information for Participating Dealers Updated Technical Instructions, Verbal Authorization needed prior to parts being ordered by SSSC
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge, 2019-2020 Fusion and MKZ Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost Engine and 6F35 Transmission Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area â Flexplate Crack In some of the affected vehicles, a cracked flexplate may cause a rattling noise at start up and/or while driving the vehicle. The rattling noise may vary with vehicle operation and is most apparent with transmission in drive at idle speed. Some customers may also feel a powertrain vibration, encounter an inability to start the engine, or experience a loss of motive power while driving.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission and built on 2-Nov-2015 and through 1-Feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701. This may be caused by the direct clutch cylinder/tone wheel (7F283) inadvertently forcing the snap ring out of position resulting in damage to the direct clutch hub (7G384). Service part (7J250) complete rotating 3-5-R clutch module is now available. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01. For claiming, use causal part 7F283 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) manual.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2015 Ford Edges describe a powertrain with multiple failure modes that pose real safety risks. The most common complaint is a cracked or shattered flexplate—the part connecting the engine to the transmission. Owners hear loud rattling at idle that worsens at startup, sometimes without any warning light. The noise can be deceptive; it subsides while accelerating, lulling drivers into thinking it's minor. Then it fails catastrophically: one owner lost all power while merging onto an interstate at 70 mph; another while crossing a bridge at 45 mph. The flexplate breaks have spread collateral damage—crankshaft seals, torque converters, transmissions, and in several cases the entire engine required replacement, costing $1,800–$7,300.
Transmission failures occur at vastly different mileages (6k to 100k+), with some happening within months of ownership. Vehicles slip between gears, lose drive entirely, or enter limp mode. A few owners documented sudden loss of power while merging or passing—genuinely dangerous situations.
Shifter problems are also recurring: the shift cable bushing degrades or detaches, leaving the shifter mechanically disconnected from the transmission. The shifter shows Park but the transmission is in Neutral, and the vehicle rolls. One owner was struck and dragged by his own vehicle; another's neighbor was injured when a rolling Edge hit their vehicle.
Additional issues include unplanned stalling with no warning, throttle body failures at very low mileage (6k–10k miles), and vehicles that won't remain stationary after being parked.
Ford issued a Customer Satisfaction Program (22N12) for flexplate cracks but set a coverage end date of 2/28/23 and limited payouts; owners outside that window or past the mileage cap are on their own. A recall (22V413000) exists for some 2015–2018 Edges, but parts remain unavailable and coverage has gaps. The 2016–2017 models have a separate recall for the same flexplate part, raising questions about why 2015 models weren't included.
Same Ford Edge powertrain reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2014 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Flexplate cracking/fracturing
Flexplate cracks or shatters, often splitting into multiple pieces. Damage frequently extends to crankshaft, torque converter, transmission fluid pump, and surrounding seals. Owners report this occurs at varying mileages (44k–150k miles) with no warning before audible failure. One owner experienced repeat failures at 62k and 81k miles. A few owners mention prior repair attempts at 62k or within warranty years before out-of-warranty failures recurred.
When: 44,000–150,000 miles; some repeat failures 6+ months after initial repair
Symptoms owners cite: Loud rattling, knocking, or clunking noise from engine at idle or start-up; Noise worsens with A/C on; subsides under acceleration then returns at stop; Loss of propulsive power while driving; engine still runs but no power to wheels; Vehicle unable to restart after power loss; Wrench warning light (transmission limp mode) in some cases; No warning light in many instances before catastrophic failure; Temperature gauge rise (one case)
Codes mentioned: Wrench light (transmission limp mode)
Repairs/costs cited: Flexplate replacement; crankshaft seal replacement; replacement of bendix gear on starter; oil pan resealing; entire engine replacement (in cases of secondary damage); costs cited: $1,819–$7,300 depending on collateral damage. One case: $5,600 for engine replacement. Repairs completed at Ford dealerships; no owner-paid repairs warrantied by manufacturer in any narrative.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford Service Bulletin 19-2236 (dated 6 Aug 2019) addresses flexplate cracks. Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 (Rattle Noise at Transmission Bellhousing—Flexplate Cracks) offered partial or time-limited coverage; 100% coverage ended 2/28/23 in one case. One owner received recall notice 22V413000 (Powertrain) but attributes it to steering/airbag issue in their narrative, not flexplate. Owners report Ford denied assistance for out-of-warranty vehicles; referral to NHTSA Hotline in lieu of coverage. One 2015 Edge owner noted a recall exists for 2016–2017 models with same part, raising equity concern.
Transmission failure / loss of propulsive power
Transmission fails to shift or slips out of gears; vehicle loses forward or reverse drive capability. Failures occur both at low mileage (~6k, 12k, 15k miles) and higher mileage (58k–100k+ miles). One owner documented third and fifth gears 'dropped out' at 12,885 miles. Several owners report wrench light, limp mode (10 MPH max), or inability to shift into drive; some describe sudden loss of power while accelerating or merging onto highway.
When: 6,200–100,000+ miles; some very early failures within first 3–5 months of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Inability to shift out of neutral or into drive after stopping; Transmission slips between gears; skips gears (e.g., third or fifth); Yellow wrench light; transmission enters limp mode (max ~10 MPH); Loss of all forward propulsion at highway speed (60–75 MPH); Shuddering and loss of acceleration; Reverse not engaging after other failures; Creeping or coasting in neutral when trying to shift; Vehicle stalls when shifting or at stop lights
Codes mentioned: Yellow wrench light (transmission limp mode)
Repairs/costs cited: Entire transmission replacement (cost and repair time: two weeks to one month in some cases); one case involved PCM reprogramming followed by continued stalling. One owner notes transmission failure at 12,885 miles still under warranty, but Ford only replaced broken parts, not whole transmission. Another transmission replacement took 4–5 weeks at dealership; owner paid for 4-week rental while AAMCO claimed it could do the job in 2 days. One case: transmission replaced, then loud exhaust noise appeared post-repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No assistance cited by any owner for transmission failures. Ford dealership unable to diagnose in at least one case despite 30-day service hold. Owners referred to NHTSA Hotline when dealer unable to replicate or diagnose. Recall 22V413000 mentioned in one case (unrelated to transmission per owner).
Shift cable / shifter bushing failure
Shift cable detaches, breaks, or bushing degrades and falls off cable, leaving shifter mechanically disconnected from transmission. Vehicle appears to be in one gear (e.g., Park) on the shifter but transmission is in a different gear (e.g., Neutral, Reverse). Shifter becomes stuck and immovable. Multiple owners report this failure; at least two dealership technicians noted this is a recurring problem they have encountered.
When: 20,000–150,000 miles; one case at 22,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Gear shifter stuck in park, unable to move despite engine on or off; Instrument cluster display shows neutral while shifter is physically in park; Vehicle can roll forward or backward while shifter shows park; Shifter indicator on dash does not update when shifter moved; Vehicle in reverse when shifter placed in park (or vice versa); Shifter moves but transmission does not respond; No warning lights in most cases
Repairs/costs cited: Shift cable replacement ($350–$700); one case involved tow driver manually resetting cable; bushing replacement mentioned but one dealership claimed bushing is part of cable assembly and replaced entire cable. Two separate dealership technicians report seeing this exact failure twice within one month on 2015 Ford Edge vehicles.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 22V413000 (Powertrain) mentioned by several owners as potentially related; however, parts availability delayed. One owner was told remedy would be available in Q4 2022. No financial assistance offered; one owner noted recall was linked but parts unavailable.
Vehicle rolling after placed in park / failure to remain stationary
Vehicle rolls backward or forward down driveway, street, or incline despite shifter in park position or engine off. One owner was struck by vehicle while exiting; another was dragged under door. Multiple crashes with neighbor vehicles reported. Three owners cited potential link to recall 22V413000, though one owner's VIN was not included in the recall list.
When: 60,000–130,000 miles; one case at 102,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle rolls downhill after parked and shifter in park; Vehicle rolls with engine off; No audible warning or beep; Vehicle remains displayed as 'in park' on shifter indicator despite rolling; Vehicle rolls even on gentle slopes
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles totaled by insurance in multiple cases (no repair completed); one case involved body shop technician also experiencing rollaway. Police reports filed in at least three cases. One case: neighbor sustained back injury when struck by rolling vehicle.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 22V413000 (Powertrain) cited by owners as potentially related. Manufacturer informed in at least one case and stated no open recall and failure was not known. One owner's VIN was not included in recall despite same symptoms reported.
Loss of power / stalling while driving
Engine shuts off or vehicle loses all propulsive power while in motion at highway or city speeds. No warning lights in most cases. Vehicle may restart after sitting a few minutes, or may require multiple restarts. One vehicle experienced repeated stalling after PCM reprogramming for prior stalling complaint. Another owner documented 25 separate loss-of-power incidents over ~2 years.
When: 3,000–81,000 miles; some recurrent over months/years
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of engine power at 35–75 MPH; Engine shuts off; lights and accessories remain on; No warning light before failure in most cases; wrench light in some; Vehicle slows dramatically; unable to accelerate; Rear-view camera activates unexpectedly during stall; Shuddering before loss of power; Loss of power during merging or passing maneuver (hazardous); Vehicle restarts after brief pause or multiple key cycles; Gas mileage drops ~3 MPG in one case
Codes mentioned: Wrench light (transmission), Engine light (in some cases)
Repairs/costs cited: PCM (powertrain control module) reprogramming performed in one case (Nov–Dec 2015), which initially seemed to resolve stalling but stalling recurred later. Another case: owner documented 25 incidents over ~2 years; dealership unable to replicate or diagnose. Most cases not repaired (unable to diagnose root cause).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One case: Ford PCM reprogramming as remedy, but stalling recurred. Dealers unable to diagnose in multiple cases and refused warranty work once unable to replicate. No assistance offered; owners referred to NHTSA Hotline in some cases.
Throttle body failure / accelerator pedal unresponsiveness
Accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive or locked. Engine light or wrench light illuminates. Vehicle enters limp mode or shuts down. Occurs at very low mileage (6,200–10,000 miles) in multiple cases, suggesting potential design or manufacturing defect.
When: 6,200–14,000 miles (very early in vehicle life)
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal locked or unresponsive; cannot press down; Engine light and/or wrench light on dashboard; Vehicle slows down or unable to accelerate; Beeping noise from dashboard; Hill Start Assist Unavailable message; Vehicle enters limp mode or limp home mode
Codes mentioned: Engine light, Wrench light
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replacement; one dealership reported seeing 'a lot of this problem' and had part in stock. One dealer took ~1 week to obtain and install part; another waited ~1 week after repair order. One case involved parts on backorder.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No assistance offered. One owner noted throttle body was replaced under warranty but expressed concern given early failure at 10,000 miles. Another case: owner told dealership frequently encounters this and replacement completed next morning.
Unintended acceleration or loss of acceleration control
Vehicle accelerates on its own when shifted into neutral in car wash, or fails to accelerate when depressing accelerator pedal. One case involved crash into another vehicle due to unintended acceleration.
When: 102,000 miles (one case)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates on its own when placed in neutral; Difficulty controlling acceleration; Delayed acceleration response; Vehicle jerks or shudders when accelerating from stop
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle destroyed in car wash collision case; no repair performed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner received recall notice 22V413000 (Powertrain) which she associated with the failure; manufacturer and dealer not notified prior. No follow-up assistance documented.
Engine oil loss / seal degradation
Oil pan and crankshaft seals fail after flexplate fracture, causing catastrophic oil loss with no warning indicator. One owner experienced oil drain-out while on interstate at highway speed.
When: 62,000 miles (in context of flexplate failure)
Symptoms owners cite: Oil leaking from pan and crankshaft seals; Total oil drainage with no oil pressure warning light; Loss of engine power due to oil starvation (related to flexplate failure)
Repairs/costs cited: Crankshaft seal and oil pan resealing performed; owner notes these repairs indicate possible alignment issue as root cause. No warranty offered.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford Service Bulletin 19-2236 mentioned in one complaint; no assistance offered.
Synthesized from 112 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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…
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. 112 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.
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