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2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Complaints
334about this part
Share
36%of 926 total for the year
Median mileage
72,853miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 334 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Ford Edge, 36% of the 926 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,853 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“30 aug 2020 the check engine light came on and the engine overheated without prior warning or indication. The dealership mechanic told me it was a know issue that the coolant leaks along the engine block. In my case it leaked into the 3rd cylinder and caused misfires. The cylinder is cracked and the engine needs to be replaced. Current milage is 64000 and not covered under the 60000 mile warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11353800, filed 2020-09, 64,000 miles

“There are times when I press on the gas and the engine bogs down and the engine starts running very ruff. I can only do about 2 miles per hour, which is very dangerous as I am in traffic on city streets and on the highway, when this happens. The only thing that fixes it is to pull over, shut the car down, and then restart. This has happened 5 times since I bought the car in december of 2019 and it is only january of 2021.”

NHTSA complaint #11388457, filed 2021-01, 58,350 miles

“I bought a 2016 EDGE sport in january and have had to take to the shop for the oil pan leaked 2 times in a month steering warning light came on for 1hr head liner had to be replaced brake lights filled with water, bumper had to be replaced because of a hole from factory. I asked for another car they said no I asked for my money back and they said no so I have a car with 11000 miles that's in the shop every month and nothing I can do about it”

NHTSA complaint #11051142, filed 2017-11, 10,000 miles

“2016 EDGE bought 10/16 59,000 miles approximately. The engine over heating light came on engine idling poorly took into dealer for diagnosis. Vehicle needs a motor. It's sitting in dealer now for over 30 days engine on back order. Based on number of bought in october 2016 EDGE 59,000 miles over heat light on took to Ford dealer Ford is slowly taking care of the problem. I would say beside waiting 6- 8 weeks to get vehicle fixed under warranty who will reimbursed for devaluation of a known problem on my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11404135, filed 2021-03, 59,000 miles

“Driving down the road and the vehicle suddenly went to idle. Had to coast to a stop on the side of the road. The car was still idling but when I tried to give it gas, nothing happened. I shut the car off, restarted and it worked fine. Approx. 10 miles later, did the same thing. Car only has 9,200 miles. I drive the interstate daily and this is going to be very dangerous if it happens there. Will be at the dealer at 9:00am sharp tomorrow.”

NHTSA complaint #10877001, filed 2016-06, 9,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202329%
20221310%
20211110%
20205116%
201915921%
201847155%
201770351%
201633436%
201519427%
20144512%
20131687%
2012605%
201117910%
2010406%
2009125%
2008918%
2007889%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Edge

Brakes
157 complaintsSteering
102 complaintsEngine cooling
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
88 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
30 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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