2016 Ford Edge MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2016 Ford Edge is rated 20 to 24 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · no start-stop.

EPA fuel economy

2016 Ford Edge · 6 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

24MPG combined

20 city 30 highway

$2,600 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · no start-stop

Best version costs $2,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $3,100 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2015.

One of the Edge years to avoid

The 2016 drew 130 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 62 for a typical Edge year (about 50 for a typical year since 2016): twice as many.

Years to avoid: 2011 to 2013, 2015, and 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Edge year ranked The 2016 Edge's recalls and problems

Every 2016 Edge version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · auto start-stop EPA listing: Edge FWD	24 mpg	21 / 29	$2,600
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · no start-stop Best EPA listing: Edge FWD	24 mpg	20 / 30	$2,600
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD	23 mpg	20 / 28	$2,700
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge FWD	21 mpg	18 / 26	$2,950
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD	20 mpg	17 / 24	$3,100
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Edge AWD	20 mpg	17 / 24	$3,100

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · no start-stop	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · auto start-stop	$2,500	$208	$12,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,609	$217	$13,043
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,857	$238	$14,286
2.7L turbo 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,000	$250	$15,000
3.5L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,000	$250	$15,000

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Ford Edge MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 20 to 25 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2024); highest in 2019.

2016: gas 24 mpg

Show as a table

Ford Edge best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	20
2011	21
2012	24
2013	24
2014	24
2015	24
2016	24
2017	24
2018	24
2019	25
2020	24
2021	24
2022	23
2023	23
2024	23

Every Edge year's ratings in one table

How the 2016 Edge compares

2016 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2016 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	30 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Nissan Murano Best: hybrid	29 mpg	24 mpg	$2,150
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	28 mpg	22 mpg	$2,200
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: diesel	25 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Kia Sorento Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Ford Edge This page Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,600
Honda Pilot Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Ford Explorer Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,450
GMC Acadia Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,450
Buick Enclave Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,450

2016 Edge recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 931 owner complaints for the 2016 Edge.

Owners most often describe overheating or coolant loss (254 complaints, 27%), then engine failure (210). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2016 Edge recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2016 Ford Edge's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl gets 24 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 23 with AWD.

Does the 2016 Ford Edge need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2016 Ford Edge version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2016 Edge's MPG compare with the 2015?

For 2016, the best gas version is rated 24 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.