The Lemon Index2016 Ford Edge.
The 2016 Ford Edge is worse than average by owner complaints: 192 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 143, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 20 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 925 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 25K to 88K miles on the car (489 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 54K–97K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 6K–49K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 40K–75K miles
Recalls 7
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- brakes 2025
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Show all 7 recalls
- brakes 2020
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- steering 2019
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
- airbags 2017
In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module.
- brakes 2016
During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 209 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer,…
- Some 2016 edge vehicles equipped with a 4 inch audio display and built on 17-aug-2016 and…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenLoss of motive power2026
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedLoss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure2024–2025
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Adaptive steering system failure, while car moving on highway. Currently inoperable while Ford has parts shipped from germany. Repeat problem-return to dealer three times. Ford does not know how to fix as of this date.
2016 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10955420
More owner reports
Difficulty steering vehicle when car is moving on city street. Have to fight with the steering to keep car on the road.
NHTSA complaint 10944244
Car steering hard to keep wheel straight. Trouble light indicates adaptive sterring fault. This should be under warrantee, as this is happening to many people.
NHTSA complaint 11005307
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Ford Edge reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 143; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2016 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (33%), engine (12%) and body structure (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Edge have?
7 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Edge get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Ford Edge safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,300 and 88,000 miles. The middle report was at 60,000 miles, from 489 complaints.
Does the 2016 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works