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Ford Edge 2015–2024

2nd generation · CD539 (Ford CD4)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20266,370 complaints, 2,809 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
2,809
Median of reported failures
62,000 mi
Most-reported system
Engine (28.2%)
Recalls
26

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,500 and 86,647 miles.

Figure 1 · Ford Edge 2015–2024 · 2,809 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 257 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Ford Edge 2015–2024Histogram of 2,809 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 257 complaints, 9.1 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,500 and 86,647 miles. A further 13 complaints, 0.5 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 62,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 13 complaints (0.5%), plotted separately
10%
5,700
25%
28,500
Median
62,000
75%
86,647
90%
114,000

Tallest bin: 257 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 2,809 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0002579.1%
5,000–10,0001545.5%
10,000–15,000993.5%
15,000–20,000692.5%
20,000–25,000572.0%
25,000–30,000752.7%
30,000–35,000792.8%
35,000–40,000993.5%
40,000–45,0001003.6%
45,000–50,000923.3%
50,000–55,0001224.3%
55,000–60,0001124.0%
60,000–65,0001816.4%
65,000–70,0001314.7%
70,000–75,0001696.0%
75,000–80,0001334.7%
80,000–85,0001204.3%
85,000–90,0001184.2%
90,000–95,000802.8%
95,000–100,000762.7%
100,000–105,0001043.7%
105,000–110,000531.9%
110,000–115,000531.9%
115,000–120,000511.8%
120,000–125,000401.4%
125,000–130,000291.0%
130,000–135,000331.2%
135,000–140,000220.8%
140,000–145,000190.7%
145,000–150,000190.7%
150,000–155,000110.4%
155,000–160,00020.1%
160,000–165,00070.2%
165,000–170,00070.2%
170,000–175,00080.3%
175,000–180,00060.2%
180,000–185,00020.1%
185,000–190,00020.1%
190,000–195,00010.0%
195,000–200,00040.1%
200,000+130.5%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 6,370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2024 Ford Edge, and 2,809 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,500 and 86,647 miles. The median is 62,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the engine (28.2% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (17.9% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles), the engine and its cooling system (9.1% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).

26 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2015–2024 Ford Edge last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2015–2024 Ford Edge were filed by 62,000 miles and 90% by 114,000 miles — figures drawn from 2,809 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

13 reports (0.5%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Edge reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2015–2024 Edge: the 3-minute check

Generated from 2,809 mileage-tagged complaints, 26 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 26 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Ask for fuel and propulsion system repair records. This area fails at a median of 9,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  3. Check engine on 2015–2018 (and early 2019 build) cars. 2.0L EcoBoost coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The block casting has a narrow coolant passage between cylinders that compromises the head gasket seal, letting coolant enter a cylinder; symptoms are single-cylinder…
  4. Check transmission on 2019–2024 cars. 8F35 8-speed torque converter shudder, harsh or delayed engagement and flare shifts; also reported as a 'clunk' on 1-2 and on reverse engagement.
  5. Check drivetrain. PTU/rear drive unit failure on AWD models producing whine, grinding and clunk, with costly rear drive unit replacement.
  6. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  7. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 28,000 and 87,000 miles, with a median of 62,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the engine and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 68,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Ford Edge 2015–2024

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Electrical system255 reports21,0005,000–47,000Electrical system: 255 reports, median 21,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 47,000 miles.
  2. Problems owners could not categorise474 reports25,0006,500–47,000Problems owners could not categorise: 474 reports, median 25,000 miles, middle half 6,500 to 47,000 miles.
  3. Brakes344 reports55,00032,000–80,000Brakes: 344 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 32,000 to 80,000 miles.
  4. Engine1,795 reports68,00042,000–87,000Engine: 1,795 reports, median 68,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 87,000 miles.
  5. Transmission and driveline1,138 reports70,00038,000–90,000Transmission and driveline: 1,138 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 90,000 miles.
  6. Engine and its cooling system578 reports76,00062,000–98,000Engine and its cooling system: 578 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 62,000 to 98,000 miles.
  7. Hydraulic brake circuit275 reports97,00070,000–131,000Hydraulic brake circuit: 275 reports, median 97,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 131,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Engine1,79528.2%68,00042,000–87,000
Transmission and driveline1,13817.9%70,00038,000–90,000
Engine and its cooling system5789.1%76,00062,000–98,000
Problems owners could not categorise4747.4%25,0006,500–47,000
Brakes3445.4%55,00032,000–80,000
Hydraulic brake circuit2754.3%97,00070,000–131,000
Electrical system2554.0%21,0005,000–47,000
Reversing camera and sensors1993.1%78,00050,000–109,000
Steering1973.1%30,0008,000–60,000
Body structure1542.4%36,00012,000–58,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Ford Edge 2015–2024 · 2,809 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Ford Edge 2015–2024Of 2,809 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 47 percent below 60,000 miles. 77 percent below 90,000 miles. 92 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 62,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 47% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 77% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 92% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.5% of reports (13) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

47% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 25,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 21,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Engine — middle half 42,000–87,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 38,000–90,000 mi
  • Brakes — middle half 32,000–80,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 62,000–98,000 mi
  • Hydraulic brake circuit — middle half 70,000–131,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

77% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 68,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 70,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 25,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 55,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 21,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 62,000–98,000 mi
  • Hydraulic brake circuit — middle half 70,000–131,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 68,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 70,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — median 76,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 25,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 55,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 21,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Hydraulic brake circuit — middle half 70,000–131,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 62,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 28.2% of complaints (1,795 reports, 595 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 68,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 87,000 miles.

A single system taking 28.2% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 17.9% of complaints (1,138 reports, 370 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 90,000 miles.

The engine and its cooling system accounts for 9.1% of complaints (578 reports, 524 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 62,000 and 98,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.4% of complaints (474 reports, 149 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 25,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,500 and 47,000 miles.

The brakes account for 5.4% of complaints (344 reports, 114 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 32,000 and 80,000 miles.

The hydraulic brake circuit accounts for 4.3% of complaints (275 reports, 138 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 97,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 70,000 and 131,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2017 model year drew the most — 1,625 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 26. The median year sits at 669.

That makes 2017 an outlier: roughly 2.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 26 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the reversing camera and sensors (7), the transmission and driveline (5), the seat belts (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 6,370 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
166 (2.6%)
Fires
23
Injury reports
136
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine 2015–2018 (and early 2019 build)

2.0L EcoBoost coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The block casting has a narrow coolant passage between cylinders that compromises the head gasket seal, letting coolant enter a cylinder; symptoms are single-cylinder misfire codes (P0301/P0302/P0303), white exhaust smoke and unexplained coolant loss, progressing to washed cylinder walls and engine failure. Ford revised the block casting for roughly mid-2019 production, so later cars are far less affected. The durable repair is a short block or engine replacement.

Transmission 2019–2024

8F35 8-speed torque converter shudder, harsh or delayed engagement and flare shifts; also reported as a 'clunk' on 1-2 and on reverse engagement.

Drivetrain

PTU/rear drive unit failure on AWD models producing whine, grinding and clunk, with costly rear drive unit replacement.

Brakes 2015–2018

Brake master cylinder seal allows fluid to migrate into the brake booster, reducing braking performance; recalled.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2015964599
20161,099603
20171,625735
2018962415
2019915255
2020424105
202114331
202216240
20232610
20245016

Recalls (26) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Apr 2026 · 2021–2024 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V124000, reported 2026-04-13.

  2. Jan 2026 · 2015–2018 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ s view behind…

    The defect. 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, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V572000, reported 2026-01-13.

  3. Oct 2025 · 2021–2024 · Back Over PreventionA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

    NHTSA campaign 25V315000, reported 2025-10-08.

  4. Sep 2025 · 2019–2020 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

    NHTSA campaign 25V442000, reported 2025-09-04.

  5. Jul 2025 · 2021–2022 · Engine and Engine CoolingA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

    What can happen. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

    NHTSA campaign 24V635000, reported 2025-07-03.

  6. Apr 2025 · 2021–2022 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S28.

    NHTSA campaign 25V160000, reported 2025-04-25.

  7. Oct 2023 · 2023 · Exterior LightingA headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    What can happen. A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.

    NHTSA campaign 23V596000, reported 2023-10-09.

  8. May 2023 · 2023 · Child SeatA child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    What can happen. A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.

    NHTSA campaign 23V198000, reported 2023-05-11.

  9. Oct 2022 · 2015–2018 · Power TrainA damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    What can happen. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V413000, reported 2022-10-27.

  10. Apr 2022 · 2021–2022 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S14.

    NHTSA campaign 22V151000, reported 2022-04-29.

  11. Jun 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsA seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    What can happen. A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13.

    NHTSA campaign 21V377000, reported 2021-06-15.

  12. May 2021 · 2015–2018 · Service BrakesA ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

    What can happen. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 20V469000, reported 2021-05-13.

  13. Mar 2021 · 2020–2021 · Power TrainIf the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

    What can happen. If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

    NHTSA campaign 21V011000, reported 2021-03-12.

  14. Feb 2021 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What can happen. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

    NHTSA campaign 20V575000, reported 2021-02-01.

  15. Sep 2020 · 2019–2020 · Power TrainMissing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

    What can happen. Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

    NHTSA campaign 20V550000, reported 2020-09-23.

  16. Nov 2019 · 2019 · Seat BeltsIn the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.

    NHTSA campaign 19V766000, reported 2019-11-12.

  17. Oct 2019 · 2015–2016 · SteeringIf the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power…

    The defect. 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. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

    What can happen. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V632000, reported 2019-10-18.

  18. Oct 2018 · 2018 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

    What can happen. If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

    NHTSA campaign 18V612000, reported 2018-10-18.

  19. Sep 2018 · 2018 · Electrical SystemAn electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

    What can happen. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

    NHTSA campaign 18V548000, reported 2018-09-26.

  20. Jul 2018 · 2017–2018 · Power TrainIf the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

    What can happen. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

    NHTSA campaign 18V390000, reported 2018-07-05.

  21. Aug 2017 · 2017 · Power TrainIf the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

    What can happen. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

    NHTSA campaign 17V427000, reported 2017-08-25.

  22. Jun 2017 · 2016–2017 · Air BagsDuring deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. 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."

    What can happen. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 17V123000, reported 2017-06-16.

  23. May 2017 · 2017 · StructureIf the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    What can happen. If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

    NHTSA campaign 17V205000, reported 2017-05-18.

  24. Nov 2016 · 2015–2016 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. 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, "El

    What can happen. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V733000, reported 2016-11-22.

  25. Jun 2015 · 2015 · SteeringIf the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or oth

    What can happen. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more 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 on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

    NHTSA campaign 15V250000, reported 2015-06-24.

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What owners reported

From the date we bought our Ford Edge we have had white particles, dust and dirt coming in from all of the door seals and rear back hatch. The white particles are all through the vehicle. There is a brown dust or dirt on the top of the passenger seat and rear passenger seat and on the head rests for both seats. The…

2015 · 20 miles · Body structure

My new Ford 2015 Edge has stalled on me and on the dealership 6 times in 3,000 miles. This forum asks for specifics, so here is one example. I was turning right into traffic, i went to accelerate, and i had no power. The dash lit with a message "accessory power active". I had to pull over and restart. I have had this…

2015 · 35 miles · Engine

Grabbing brakes - known brake booster issue - brakes grab a low speeds and if you don't relax your foot on the brake pedal the brakes could lock up causing an unsafe condition. The following information is referenced - NHTSA #10081005. In some cases via forum comments, the brake booster was replaced and the problem…

2015 · 100 miles · Brakes

the contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the failure occurred once while…

2015 · 200 miles · Engine

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