2015 Ford Edge Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year report most about the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, mainly coolant getting into a cylinder and leaving the engine running rough, misfiring, smoking white or losing power. Many say the repair ended in an engine replacement, and some have had it more than once. Brake and steering complaints are the other big themes, with several tied to open recalls where owners say parts were not yet available.

1. 1
   Engine

   Coolant leaking into a cylinder (engine misfire, white

   • 95 complaints (13%)
   • median 84,500 mi at 8.7 yrs old (46 state mileage)
   • owner-quoted repair $7,000 (median of 9 quotes)
   • filed 2015–2026

   Owners describe a check engine light with a misfire, rough idling or shaking, low or empty coolant with no obvious puddle, and white smoke from the exhaust. Several say a dealer or mechanic found coolant in a specific cylinder and told them the engine needed replacing, and some report the engine had already been replaced once. A few mention a milky residue on the oil cap and that a head gasket or long block was the recommended fix. Mostly reported between roughly 60,000 and 150,000 miles, with some cases in the 30,000-50,000 mile range.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether coolant level has been dropping or the coolant reservoir has needed topping up, and have a mechanic check for coolant residue, pressure loss and misfire codes before buying. Ask for engine replacement history in service records.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Engine light came on checked it with diagnostic reader at o'reilly's, indicated cylinder #4 was misfiring. Heater stopped working. Checked coolant it was very low. Filled coolant reservoir. Next time drove vehicle engine got hot. Pulled over immediately and checked coolant it was empty not leaking. Research indicates this is happening to a lot of people and could be very dangerous only fix is to replace motor. Ford EDGE 2015”

   NHTSA complaint #11406680, filed 2021-04, 117,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an overheat message was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added more coolant and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11533179, filed 2023-07, 70,000 miles
2. 2
   Brakes

   Brake pedal goes to the floor (hose/line leak)

   • 118 complaints (16%)
   • median 91,000 mi at 8.2 yrs old (54 state mileage)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2015–2026

   Owners describe the brake pedal sinking all the way down, a soft or low pedal, a brake fluid warning and an empty reservoir, often at low speed when leaving a parking spot or driveway. Several say a hose or line was found leaking and replaced, and some mention being told only certain hoses were covered by a recall while others were not. Reported from about 50,000 miles to nearly 200,000 miles, with many cases above 90,000 miles.

   Recall 25V544000Recall 20V4690003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check the brake fluid level and look for wet spots or cracking at the flexible brake hoses near the wheels, and ask whether the front and rear hose recalls were completed on this vehicle.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “As I was pulling out of a parking spot my brake pedal went all the way to the floor board. I was traveling with my child at the time and being unsure of what was going on I drove the vehicle across a bridge back to my county to the closest repair facility I could get too. I had barely missed hitting the vehicle ahead of me since it would not stop all the way. After the tech checked it out, it was leaking brake fluid and the hose was busted. Had it towed to the Ford dealership since it should had been covered under warranty. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11415102, filed 2021-05, 50,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that both rear brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11494105, filed 2022-11, 199,000 miles
3. 3
   Steering

   Power steering assist loss / steering fault message

   • 44 complaints (6%)
   • median 46,000 mi at 4.8 yrs old (33 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2015–2026

   Owners describe the steering suddenly becoming very hard to turn, usually at low speed, with a power steering or steering fault message. Some say a dealer or mechanic found corrosion at the steering gear bolts or motor and quoted a steering gear replacement, and several say their vehicle was not included in the steering recalls that cover similar symptoms. Mostly reported between about 30,000 and 130,000 miles.

   Recall 19V632000Recall 15V250000

   What to check: Ask whether the steering assist recalls were performed and check for a steering fault message on a test drive; note that some complaints come from vehicles outside the recall population.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while making left or right turns, the steering wheel started to grind and knock. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering system (EPS) failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11499415, filed 2022-12, 130,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, with the steering wheel requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11575590, filed 2024-03, 170,000 miles
4. 4
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Rattling from the transmission area (flexplate) and loss of

   • 50 complaints (7%)
   • median 100,000 mi at 6.0 yrs old (29 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $3,800 (median of 7 quotes)
   • filed 2019–2026

   Owners describe a rattling or knocking sound from underneath, followed in some cases by loss of power to the wheels, high revving with no movement, or the vehicle failing to shift into drive. Several say the flexplate was cracked and replaced, and a few report the rattling returned after repair. Others describe a transmission that would not engage and required dealer diagnosis. Reported from about 50,000 to 130,000 miles, often after a rattling period of days to months.

   Recall 22V4130003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Listen for a rattle at idle or light throttle from the bellhousing area and ask whether the flexplate or transmission has been replaced. Have the shifter cable bushing recall checked as well.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving my car I started to notice a rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. After about a week, I took the car to my local mechanic and he indicated that my car needed a new water pump, which he repaired. This did not fix the rattling noise and he informed me that my car most likely had a cracked flexplate. Upon contacting Ford customer experience, they indicated that my car would have to be checked by an authorized Ford dealer to verify this issue. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11385238, filed 2020-12, 85,000 miles

   “While driving across oak island 2 lane bridge at approx 45 MPH, my EDGE started revving at a high RPM, one loud clunk & car was still running, but lost all transmission. I tried to shift in another gear, but no power transfer. Traffic was heavy & shoulder was small. Drifted to stop in shoulder & called 911. Police came & protected my vehicle which was in an extremely bad position. I had nowhere to go if I wanted to move to a safer position. I had to wait in vehicle until police came. It was sunday, tow truck operator was on call. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11372750, filed 2020-11, 75,000 miles
5. 5
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Panoramic sunroof glass cracking without impact

   • 79 complaints (11%)
   • median 48,500 mi at 4.6 yrs old (63 state mileage)
   • filed 2015–2026

   Owners describe finding spider-web or straight cracks in the panoramic sunroof or rear glass with no sign of an impact, sometimes while the vehicle was parked or garaged. Several say the roof was rarely used and mention finding similar reports from other owners; repair typically means replacing the glass panel. Mostly reported from about 50,000 to 100,000 miles.

   What to check: Inspect the sunroof glass and roof panels for hairline cracks and ask whether any panel has been replaced; also check the liftgate for unexpected closing if it is power operated.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The rear back window in my 2015 Ford EDGE just shattered out of no where after shutting my door. I've done some research and apparently this has happened to many others as well. I will now be paying out of pocket for what is obviously a factory flaw.”

   NHTSA complaint #11388401, filed 2021-01, 88,000 miles

   “Discovered non-impact wavy cracks on the back panel of my panoramic sunroof as it was parked in a parking lot at walgreen's. Was not parked under any trees or other structures. Car stays in garage and roof is rarely used. Upon an internet search, this appears to be common with Ford edges and there is a class action lawsuit. This is a manufacturer defect.”

   NHTSA complaint #11360906, filed 2020-09, 53,000 miles

Buying note. Have a pre-purchase inspection focus on coolant loss and misfire codes, brake hose condition and fluid level, and any power steering fault messages, since these are the areas owners report most. Ask for the recall history and service records, and confirm which open recalls have actually been completed.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.