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2015 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
1%of 731 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Ford Edge, 1% of the 731 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The head lights on this model Ford are dangerously inadequate. The is no peripheral lighting and the candle power at dusk and dark is so low the vision is extremely poor. I don't drive the car at night due to safety concerns. When searched online this a very common problem with the 2015 EDGE.”

NHTSA complaint #11092362, filed 2018-05, 30 miles

“The car was parked, when the ignition was turned on, I noticed the loss of power steering, and a service message appeared stating steering assist fault, service required.”

NHTSA complaint #11065678, filed 2018-01, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that there was condensation in the rear exterior light housings. The contact stated that the condensation had increased significantly over time. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a common failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11577352, filed 2024-03, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s husband observed condensation in the rear gate light bar. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced because of a broken seal. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the taillight assembly needed to be replaced due to a broken seal. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11624956, filed 2024-11, 113,000 miles

“Material used for tail light housing develop cracks from changes in temperature allowing water into the housing and impacting the function of brake and reverse lights.”

NHTSA complaint #11446456, filed 2022-01

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202314%
202211%
202111%
202010%
201920%
2018162%
2017141%
2016101%
201591%
2014123%
20131918%
2012847%
201118710%
2010193%
2009135%
2008696%
2007404%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Edge

Engine
194 complaints
Brakes
133 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
118 complaints
Other or unknown
112 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaints
Electrical system
53 complaints
Body and structure
51 complaints
Steering
41 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
37 complaints
Fuel system
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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