AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000 MILES, 2.0L I4 ECOBOOST ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEEK INTO BLOCK - #2 CYLINDER FAILURE. ALTHOUGH COST OF REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, IT TOOK A LOT OF EFFORT TO GET THIS ALL ACCOMPLISHED. BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW FOR $40,000…

12/31/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385773.0

2016 Edge · visibility

10 NOV 2019, USED THE KEY FOB TO CLOSE THE REAR HATCH. CAME BACK HOME AND FOUND THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED BUT STILL INTACT. THERE WERE NO HOLES OTHER INDICATIONS OF ANYTHING THROWN AT THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TWENTY-FIVE FEET OFF THE ROADWAY IN MY…

12/31/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292229.0

2016 Edge · brakes

MANUFACTURERS CASE 20542 FRONT BRAKE HOSES FRONT BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLE, RECALL IN AUGUST, HAV NOT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE BY MAIL

12/30/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385647.0

2016 Edge · body

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ON 12/27/18 WHEN THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED. I PARKED THE CAR AND TRIED TO CLOSE IT BUT I COULDN'T. I TURNED THE CHILD PROOF LOCK AND IT STILL WOULDN'T CLOSE. CALLED FORD IN WOODBURY,NJ AND BRIAN TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THEY WERE…

12/30/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164125.0

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severe NHTSA 16V733000 12/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016

If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.

Common questions

Is the 2016 Ford Edge reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 854 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Ford Edge has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2016 Ford Edge?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 317 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Ford Edge has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2016 Ford Edge?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 854 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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