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2016 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 926 total for the year
Median mileage
16,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Ford Edge, 1% of the 926 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,650 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 driving lights illuminate the roads poorly and I've had them adjusted twice in order to improve night driving visibility. Also, the driver's door doesn't latch reliably and I've had it adjust ed twice and now the door whistles. The door ajar light signals the door isn't properly shut. There is poor coordination between the keyless fob and the door unlocking both of these problems are ongoing.”

NHTSA complaint #11067112, filed 2018-02, 100 miles

“The decorative piece on the rear liftgate that has the reverse lights is severely condensation and fills with water, which will eventually short out the reverse lights causing a safety hazard and the local dealer fucillo Ford will not repair or replace this unit wants to charge me 1300.00 to repair and I had complained three times about it while the vehicle was under the warranty. I do not have photos of this next rainstorm I will secure some and forward on.”

NHTSA complaint #11322625, filed 2020-04, 27,000 miles

“I was driving home christmas night after spending the weekend with family, it was raining hard and windy (20-30mph gusts). While driving with my wipers on at 70mph on interstate 35 south just north of albert lea minnesota my wiper blades started to get caught in the wind, I heard a slapping noise a few times and then all the sudden as the wipers went to wipe the passenger side blade was lifted by the wind and was dropped on top of the other blade. The latch that holds the blade on to the driver side wiper was blocking the passenger side blade and caused the wipers to become non functional. …”

NHTSA complaint #10938021, filed 2016-12, 6,300 miles

“My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now I’m experiencing: * ‘Steering Assist Required’ warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car is off * The vehicle pulls sharply to the left when braking * Despite multiple alignments and suspension/tie rod replacements, my new tires are wearing out rapidly”

NHTSA complaint #11696985, filed 2025-11

“Prior to taking delivery of this car (new, March 2017) the selling dealer replaced the tail/back-up light assembly on the tailgate because it had moisture in it. After I had the car for about 3 months the moisture came back and I called the dealer. They said it was a know problem and they would get back to me when they had the part to fix it. They never called me and I forgot about the problem. In October 2024, a neighbor told me my right back-up light was out. A couple of weeks later I went to my mechanic to have the bulb replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11638689, filed 2025-01

Related service bulletins

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 2016 Ford Edge

Engine
334 complaints
Brakes
157 complaints
Steering
102 complaints
Engine cooling
89 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
88 complaints
Other or unknown
72 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints
Electrical system
38 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
30 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Wheels
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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