2016 Ford Edge Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 926 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Ford Edge, 0% of the 926 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the trunk failed to open while using the key fob or the trunk button inside the vehicle. Additionally, the trunk warning light was illuminated while the trunk was properly closed, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the trunk sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11471244, filed 2022-06, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was applied however, there was a delay in responding, and crashed into a Subaru Forester. There was an abnormal squeaking and squealing sound detected. The vehicle was drivable. While approaching a stoplight, there was an abnormal squealing noise, and there was an increase in stopping distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a sprained neck, and medical attention was provided. There was no reported fire or air bag deployment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708769, filed 2026-01, 111,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 77 | 3% |
| 2012 | 39 | 3% |
| 2011 | 83 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Edge
334 complaintsBrakes
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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