The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, she had notified the dealer that she had lightly tapped the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle quickly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extra pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the contact lightly struck the bumper of another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in The Customer Satisfaction Program for 22N12 and NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that on another occasion after refueling the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel gauge reading failed to display correctly. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2016 Ford Edge complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2016 record →
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH the vehicle started to rattle and vibrate in the front end. The contact stated the vehicle started losing motive power and there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she shifted the vehicle to "Sport (S)" mode and the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned the vehicle off and on. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally until accelerating to 40 MPH, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer operable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the phone APP alerted her to Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 22N12 – (Transmission Bellhousing area flex plate cracks - Power Train). The contact called a dealer who informed her that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal remained floored. The contact stated that the vehicle did not slow down as intended and the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the brake lines were replaced twice. The contact stated there was condensation underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake lines needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Drivers side seatbelt won’t work. Won’t retract. Just hangs there
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. However, the contact stated that the following day, the engine misfired while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block, and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure and a manufacturer defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist due to the mileage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 128,546.
2-28-2023 Engine Failed on Ford Edge 2016. Car failed on freeway I-91 South in Hartford, Connecticut--engine seized. Informed Car was Diagnosed with Engine Failure Due to Coolant Intrusion Was provided by Balise Ford a replacement/repair cost of engine of approx. $6,750.00 3-6-2023 Learned Ford Aware of Issues with design defect in engine causing coolant intrusion into the cylinders and causing engine block failure Ford Motor Inc., issued Service Bulletin 2222-29 to the Ford Service Stations Globally, which warned of the issue. Service Bulletin outlined the defect was causing engine failure and in some cases, igniting the engine (causing vehicle fires) As a consumer, I have a right to know if the part replaced was a newly designed part, or of one with the same design flaw. The defective part, as outlines in Ford’s Service Bulletin 2222-29 issued Globally to Ford service stations, this part has cause failure and seize of engine while operating cars, as well as ignited fires in autos. Ford Motor Corp. not providing, nor Ford Dealership Service Station providing the following: An official document, in writing, Warranty Information in Official Document As promised by Ford Corporate, Two-Year (2) Full Coverage, Full Replacement Cost of Engine, regardless of miles In writing, details of the engine component replaced in our Ford Edge Was the same engine that failed, and outlined in Ford’s Service Bulletin 2222-29 placed in my car? Or, was a newly designed engine component placed in
Coolant leaking in cylinders, white exhaust smoke, rough idle, coolant smell, diagnostic trouble code P0303 due to misfire. Safety hazard due to risk of engine failure or engine fire.
The radiator fluid was disappearing. Could not find a leak. Took it to the dealer and they indicated that the fluid was leaking into #2 cylinder from a crack in the engine long block. Therefore, if the vehicle was continued to be driven it could cause a potential fire. Ford has a TSB on this vehicle( TSB # 22-2229 and 22-2133. It is now undriveable and Ford has not done a recall. Cost to repair is $8,600.00!!!!!! Ford dealer says it is a manufacturer defect.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that vehicle had failed to accelerate upon a cold start as the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed a crack in cylinder #1 which caused coolant to leak into the engine. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and the diagnostic result was confirmed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the manufacturer agreed to cover a portion of the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Check engine light came on. Ford dealership diagnosed as coolant leaking into cylinder, compromising the integrity of the engine. Fix: replace engine. This is a common and known problem with the EcoBoost engine. This could have caused an engine fire or catastrophic engine failure while driving.
I have issue with brake hoses rupture while driving and loose brake capability (as Ford did not include all VINs affected I had to paid for repair, now they issue Customer Satisfaction Program 22N02 and they do not want to refund). NHTSA must make sure Ford is responsible for their issues on a safety topic as they are clearly not being.
In September/October of 2022 my passenger side right real break line ruptured. Not even a month later my front right brake line ruptured. Today my left rear brake line ruptured. All 3 times my pedal went to the floor, making it dangerously difficult to actually stop my car endangering my life and the lives of those around me on the road. No light has come on to indicate there's a problem with my braking system, any of the 3 times that this has occurred.
My 2016 Ford Edge Titanium had a blown brake line so I took it in for repairs which is where I discovered that there was a head gasket leak and that the coolant reservoir was empty, and the axil was leaking. There were no puddles or other obvious indicators that there was anything wrong with the head gasket. No engine lights/codes were showing up. The mechanic at the Ford Dealership quoted me $5k to fix the head gasket and $10k for all of the repairs to include the brake line and 4 new tires. I have owned this car for 4 years and have had it serviced regularly.
A flexible brake line blew out and I lost my brakes.
A 2nd flexible brake line blew out and I lost my brakes for the 2nd time within a couple months.
A 3nd flexible brake line blew out and I lost my brakes for the 3nd time on this vehicle. The first two lines that blew out were both left and right front. This 3rd one was in the rear and as a result I instructed my mechanic to replace both rear lines. Again and luckily no one was injured or crash occurred as a result of this failure which put my wife and I at a great risk. We were able to slowly and carefully bring the car to our mechanic immediately thus no tow was required. No police or first responders were needed. There was no indication of failure until the brake pedal went immediately all the way to the floor. This is my third filing report and the story is the same for the prior cases of 11512958 and 11512963.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact applied an excessive amount of pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle stopped. The contact continued driving to the residence. After parking the vehicle, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to add brake fluid and became aware that the fluid level was not low. The contact noticed that the brake was still malfunctioning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and noticed and became aware that there was brake fluid underneath the rear of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer confirmed that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact attempted to regain control of the vehicle but was unable to cause to and the vehicle struck the guard rails. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and the vehicle started to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 63,115.
MY VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT PURCHASED NEW AND ALWAYS MAINTAINED AT A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AN ERROR CODE CAME UP ON THE DASH ADAPTIVE STEERING FAULT. MY STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF CENTER TURNED TO THE LEFT. I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND THERE WAS A BULLETIN FROM FOR IN 2019 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OWNERS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE NOTIFIED AND WE WERE NOT. DELAERS WERE SUPPOSED TO FIX THIS IF LETTERS WERE NOT RECEIVED WHEN SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. I AM DOING ALOT OF READING AND DELAER SAYS COMPUTER MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 2600.00. ON LINE FORUMS SAY STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT. VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE A CAR WITH LOW MILES WITH A DANGEROUS UNSAFE SITUATION AND DELAER SAYS REPAIR THROUGH FORD IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THAT THE PROGRAM EXPIRED.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated the engine was misfiring. The contact stated cylinder #3 coil and spark plug was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer stated that coolant was leaking into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that they are aware of the failure and that there was no recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 79,274. The contact stated that the engine was replaced and Ford covered a portion of the repair costs.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle jump started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the gear shift sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 44,000. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle required a third battery install. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer and was informed that the gear shift sensor needed to be replaced, that this failure was common in other Ford models. The battery was being drained despite being in park. The contact has had no further issues since the repair.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the recall repairs were completed. The contact stated shortly after the repair the rear brake line also experienced the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer and had both rear brake lines replaced. The contact stated on February 26, 2023, he heard an abnormal sound and noticed the rear passenger’s side tire was covered in brake fluid. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The consumer stated Ford reimburse the cost of the initial brake hose repair, but the rear brake hose burst as well. The consumer wants reimbursement for the rear brake hose as well as brake fluid purchase.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering intermittently failed to operate as needed with the “Adaptive Steering Fault - Service Required" message displayed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating, and the engine was running roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the temperature gauge needle had gone into the red zone. The contact pulled over and opened the hood to allow the engine to cool down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before, resulting in an engine replacement due to coolant leaking into the engine block and cracking the cylinder block. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Rear differential started making a loud grinding noise, needs a complete new rear axle, $1750. plus labor.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated upon noticing a trail of fluid leak in the driveway, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission was leaking. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was leaking fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
I have had several instances where I am driving thru the city just fine but when I go to accelerate and merge into traffic my car will not go past 35. all the lights come on and I basically have to coast to the side of the road. Every time this has happened, by the time I get my car to the dealership it is driving fine, the lights turn off and no codes are displaying. They have said it was probably gas or something since there were no codes. My husband and I use the same gas and his car is fine. it is just my Edge. It is like my car goes into limp mode for no reason and I have to turn the engine off and back on, put it in reverse and then drive in order to even go again.
Rear window breaking for no apparent issue. Broke on me over night sitting parked. Could break on someone driving dow the road and cause an accident.
Back windshield - not available for inspection as I have had it repaired already. Back windshield shattered/exploded sounded like a balloon being blown up too much and then popped - hazard to when someone is physically driving the vehicle and has no idea what just happened Inspected by insurance reps No warnings besides at the time it happened I heard a strange blowing noise After glass broke and was replaced multiple shards of glass jammed the trunk lock making it unable to be opened from outside or inside. Had to have dealership replace plastic trim and lock also after glass was repaired by safelite
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated after parking the vehicle she continued to smell the abnormal odor outside of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving the vehicle to the local dealer, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to the local dealer and was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Lug nuts were swollen and they informed me I would not be able to change a tire with a manual tire iron and it was unsafe as two were completely stripped. Only 70k on the vehicle. Cost over $100 to repair. Seems like a common complaint so thought it prudent to report same.
Leaking brake hose left front
APIM Module. We inquired with Ford about upgrading our Sync system to include navigation. A parts specialist at Livermore Ford indicated the upgrade could be made by adding a new USB hub and upgrading the software. We then noticed the last software update was marked completed in 2003 (on a 2016 model year vehicle). We confirmed the Wifi was connected and tried to initiate an auto software update, but there was no option to do so. We followed the directions per the Ford website for a wifi or manual update, to no avail. The third Ford recommendation is to take it to a dealer. On Jan 16, 2023, I took the vehicle to Sunnyvale Ford. The radio and screen were functioning without any issues. I showed the associate the software page and where it said 2003 was the last update, I showed him there was no "update now" button offered and the memory stick I had attempted to upgrade with via the usb hub.I asked them to update the software and indicated there was clearly a defect in that the software version date and the fact it never updated over WiFi as it is supposed to. The associate later called and told me they performed a software update and as a result they crashed the entire APIM Module.After much discussion the sales associate and the sales manager indicated there was nothing they would do and returned my vehicle which was brought to them with an operational radio and screen (which also operates bluetooth and the back up camera), no longer working.Clearly there was an existing defe
This vehicle only has 71,000 miles on it. Car began running rough, then Engine light came on. I took it to a local repair shop and was discovered to have Cylinder Mis-fire P0304 code. There was also white smoke coming from the tailpipe. They looked into the cylinder and saw that coolant had breached the cylinder. They found a Technical Service Bulletin for this exact problem, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162071-0001.pdf. The fix is to replace the engine, which rough estimates indicate upwards of $8,000. This issue should be an official recall. I’ve noticed many complaints on this site referencing the same issue.
My 2016 Ford Edge SEL AWD 2.0L (65,000 Miles on engine) Ecoboost Engine started to experience a rough idle on a cold start, which would run normal after about 15 seconds, I also noticed the smell off coolant and a low level coolant in the reservoir but could not find a leak. These symptoms went on for about a month, then one day the engine light popped on while driving. I attached my Code Reader which resulted in a P0302 Engine Misfire Code. I attempted to remove the #2 spark plug. The spark plug was seized in the engine head. After research on-line. I found out this is a known issue by Ford for this engine. Engine coolant leaking into the cylinders (a design flaw which was corrected in 2019 for new vehicles). Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229. For Motor Company is only repairing vehicles under warranty. So consumers like myself that trusted the Ford name/product are being stuck with the repair bill. My repair bill is $6,563.29 , this was for a New Engine Long Block which is Ford Motor Company's recommended fix for their flawed design or their engine. The effected engines include 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L Ecoboost engines.
My rear window exploded and created a large hole and shattered the window.
Panoramic sun roof suddenly cracked. Nothing hit it. Had it shattered while on the freeway it could have caused safety issues with the driver maintaining control of the vehicle. Not to mention injuries to any rear seat passengers.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a booming sound coming from the vehicle suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and flames were present from under the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene but the flames were no longer present upon arrival. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case had exploded and the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
On my Ford there is a device somewhere inside the rear bumper assembly that will automatically open or close the rear hatch as long as the user has the key fob in their possession. There have been several times where the hatch has come down almost on top of me or my wife.There is a tone that sounds when the hatch starts to move but it only sounds from the front and can be difficult to hear if parked near a street or a busy parking lot. It would be a big help if the automatic hatch movement could be turned off by the driver. I believe Ford should also have a device in-betted in the hatch that also sounds if there is a problem. I have spoken to other owners on the web who also can’t find a way to turn off the hatch.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
I was driving in a parking lot when it was snowing and the traction control and anti lock brakes went out. Due to that, the car locked up and I hit a curb. My tie rod is bent now on the passenger side of the cat.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning; however, the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that approximately 3 years later, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while idling at a stop light, he depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine stalled without warning. The contact then stated that after approximately one hour, he was able to restart the vehicle; however, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that his complaint was logged and then was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
I had check engine light come on August 2022. Car was rough running at the start up and outputted white smoke. September 2022 brought to Ford Service Department, error code for piston misfire. They changed the spark plugs. Check engine light came back on in October 2022. Brought back to the Ford Service Department, engine leaking coolant and told I need a new engine. Repair is scheduled for December 2022. The mileage is 48,347 and regularly maintained/serviced.
The PTU is leaking it’s a known defect a known problem but they say my vin number doesn’t even qualify for customer satisfaction program?? I don’t understand it’s almost 7 years old but only 77k est miles on it. It is not as if I have drove this thing to the ground. I would like my vin number added or this problem added to a recall or something that would waist loyal customers for this issue.
A Manufacture defect in the brake light housing cracks and causes water inside the light housing causing the light to be dim, eventually short out, and also flicker and shut off & on occasion. The end result is no brake lights or sometimes working depending on the water damage from the Manufacture defect of the light housing plastic.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and opening the interior sunshade panel, it was discovered that the glass sunroof had cracked in multiple places. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the glass sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter seized and failed to shift out of park(P) with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the retractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately two weeks later, the driver's side rear seat belt retractor became inoperable but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The engine needs replacing. With no warning my check engine light came on. Car had trouble starting and then progressed into smoke coming from tailpipes. Took car to Ford dealer. Told need new engine, there is a flaw in engine block allowing coolant to leak into cylinders. Car has only 72000 miles. Could have resulted in fire if I continued to drive it. Ford needs to issue a recall on these engines immediately.
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