2015 Ford Edge
Common Problems
Ranked from 271 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Panoramic Sunroof Cracking
130complaintsHigh severityOtherThe panoramic sunroof develops spider-like cracks without any apparent cause or impact.
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Power Loss on Highway
109complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle suddenly loses power on highways, making it difficult to accelerate or maintain speed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stalling and Power Loss
46complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine suddenly loses power and stalls, requiring the car to be restarted.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Recall Issues with Parts Availability
9complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple recalls related to hydraulic service brakes and back over prevention systems have parts not yet available, leading to unresolved issues.
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Flexplate Failure
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe flexplate breaks, causing engine and transmission issues and potentially leading to a loss of vehicle control.
Related recall: 22V413000
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Engine coolant leakage leading to engine failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leakage into cylinders causes engine misfires and requires engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Overheating Due to Cooling System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine overheats due to coolant leakage or failure of cooling components.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Coolant Intrusion
5complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant intrusion into the engine cylinders causes engine misfires and stalls, leading to catastrophic engine failures.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Brake Pedal Sinking to Floorboard During Driving
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake pedal sinks to the floorboard during driving, indicating a severe hydraulic issue.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
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Coolant Intrusion Leading to Engine Misfire
4complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into the engine, causing misfires and potentially leading to engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Brake Hose Failure Causing Loss of Braking Ability
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake hose failure leads to complete loss of braking ability, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
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Defective lug nuts leading to wheel damage and safety risks
2complaintsMedium severityOtherSwollen lug nuts require replacement and can cause wheel damage and safety risks.
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Flywheel and crankshaft issues leading to engine failure
2complaintsHigh severityEngineFlywheel failures and crankshaft walk lead to engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Rear Windshield Exploding Due to Manufacturing Defect
2complaintsHigh severityOtherRear windshields explode unexpectedly, posing a serious safety risk to occupants.
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Steering Assist Malfunction Causing Steering Effort
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering assist system malfunctions, requiring excessive effort to steer the vehicle and potentially causing loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V632000, 15V250000
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Steering system failures leading to loss of control
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringPower steering failures require increased effort and can lead to loss of control.
Related recalls: 19V632000, 15V250000
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Suspension issues leading to violent shaking and loss of control
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionTorque converter and flex plate failures cause violent shaking and loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.