2016 Ford Edge Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 926 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Ford Edge
The 2016 Ford Edge shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
926
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
17
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Edge (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
🔧 Service Brakes
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January…
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Edge
Based on 926 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Edge — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2014, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Ford Edge
Is the 2016 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Edge has 7 recall campaigns and 926 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Edge have?
The 2016 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Edge?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Edge are: Engine, Service Brakes, Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Edge safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Edge has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Edge should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Edge are: 2014, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.