2016 Ford Edge
Common Problems
Ranked from 344 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
21 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.
- 1
Coolant Intrusion into Engine Cylinders
224complaintsSafety riskEngineCoolant is leaking into engine cylinders causing misfires, overheating, and engine failure.
- 2
Coolant Intrusion into Engine Causing Misfire
117complaintsSafety riskEngineCoolant leaks into the engine causing misfires and potentially leading to engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Misfire and Rough Idle
30complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and runs roughly, often accompanied by white smoke from the exhaust.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Overheating Due to Coolant Leak
12complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine overheats and emits white smoke due to coolant leakage into cylinders, leading to engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine coolant intrusion leading to engine failure
9complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant enters the engine cylinders causing misfires, engine failure, and potential overheating.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Back Over Prevention System Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityOtherRear-view camera and back over prevention systems fail, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Engine Misfires and Rough Idling
8complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires, runs roughly, and check engine light illuminates due to misfires and low compression.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Check Engine Light On
7complaintsLow severityEngineCheck engine light illuminates without specific warning, indicating potential engine or emission issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Block Failure Due to Design Defect
7complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine block cracks and fails due to a known design defect, leading to coolant leakage and engine failure.
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Engine misfire and power loss
7complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and loses power, often accompanied by white smoke from the exhaust and check engine light.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Brake Pedal Issues
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake pedal goes to the floorboard, feels spongy, and causes loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
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Engine Misfire
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires at idle or during operation, often accompanied by white smoke and check engine light.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Flexplate Failure
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe flexplate is cracking or failing, causing the vehicle to become non-drivable and potentially leading to accidents.
Related recall: 22V413000
- 14
Steering system failure
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes difficult to control, leading to potential loss of vehicle control and accidents.
Related recall: 19V632000
- 15
Seat belt malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherSeat belts fail to retract or lock, posing a safety risk to passengers.
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Brake Line Rupture During Reversing
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake lines rupture during reversing, leading to brake failure and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
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Brake Pedal Spongy or Depresses to Floor
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake pedal feels spongy or depresses to the floorboard, indicating brake system issues.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
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Brake Warning Light Illumination
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake warning light illuminates, indicating brake system issues such as low fluid or malfunctioning components.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V733000, 20V469000, 25V544000
- 19
Engine Failure Due to Known Defect
3complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine fails due to known manufacturing defects, such as coolant intrusion into cylinders.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Rearview Camera Display Failure
3complaintsMedium severityOtherRearview camera display malfunctions, showing incorrect images or lines during reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Engine Overheating
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine overheats due to coolant intrusion, leading to engine damage and failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 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.