NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 912 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge.
7Safety recalls
912Owner complaints
17Complaints citing a crash
3Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, brakes, powertrain, steering, and 1 more. Most-reported area: engine (322 complaints, 35%; median mileage when it happened: 72,900).
7 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 25S89.
Brakes
Aug 22, 2025
foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 25S87.
Powertrain
Jun 10, 2022
automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: 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 the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018C-Max,2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Components: Powertrain: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl); Powertrain: shift linkage/cable/rod. Ford campaign 22S43.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Components: Brakes; Brakes: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Ford campaign 20S42.
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 19S26.
Air bags
Feb 27, 2017
frontal · driver side · inflator module
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EDGE. Ford campaign 17C02.
Brakes
Oct 12, 2016
antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Fails federal standard 126 (electronic stability control)
During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 912 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Edge. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Engine322 · 35%
Median 72,900 miles at failure (113 reports)
Brakes156 · 17%
Most named: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (5) · Median 70,000 miles at failure (71 reports)
Steering102 · 11%
Median 21,700 miles at failure (86 reports)
Engine and cooling89 · 10%
Median 83,000 miles at failure (82 reports)
Powertrain86 · 9%
Most named: transfer case (4-wheel drive) (5) · Median 62,800 miles at failure (40 reports)
Electrical system38 · 4%
Median 36,000 miles at failure (23 reports)
Body structure32 · 4%
Most named: body (26) · Median 38,900 miles at failure (26 reports)
Unknown or other71 · 8%
Median 26,400 miles at failure (37 reports)
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford Edge recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2016 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Edge drew the most (130).
Owner complaints
2016: 912 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Complaints
2016
912
2017
1,357
2018
824
2019
766
2020
316
2021
111
2022
130
2023
22
2024
44
Safety recalls
2016: 7 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Edge
Model year
Recalls
2016
7
2017
8
2018
7
2019
3
2020
4
2021
7
2022
5
2023
4
2024
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Ford Edge SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Ford Edge SUV FWD
Rollover risk 15.4%
Questions
What are the most common 2016 Edge problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (322), brakes (156), steering (102). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2016 Ford Edge safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2016 Ford Edge earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Edge has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EDGE.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.