Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Ford Edge

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,386 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V544000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
499,129
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V413000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

Component
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,925,968
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-10
Owners notified
2022-10-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Safety risk

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V469000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
488,594
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-10
Owners notified
2021-05-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety risk

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V632000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
116,160
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-29
Owners notified
2019-10-18

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Safety risk

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V123000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
27,531
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-27
Owners notified
2017-06-16

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V733000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2016-10-12
Owners notified
2016-11-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine39074,350 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic118111,000 mi
Service brakes11760,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling11380,000 mi
Steering10621,874 mi
Power train10266,000 mi
Unknown or other8126,400 mi
Back over prevention4174,100 mi
Electrical system4135,670 mi
Visibility/wiper3529,800 mi
Structure: body2721,185 mi
Fuel/propulsion system268,642 mi
Vehicle speed control2011,000 mi
Wheels2050,500 mi
Air bags1544,857 mi
Seat belts1370,000 mi
Exterior lighting126,300 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking10—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly919,800 mi
Suspension876,140 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)79,036 mi
Structure7161,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)556,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings549,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear5—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs4145,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings3—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3108,217 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3104,000 mi
Tires3—
Visibility: windshield398,009 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment2—
Fuel system, gasoline260 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors230,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2111,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system298,009 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery144,000 mi
Electrical system: horn130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1123,749 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system12,066 mi
Equipment114,500 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights195,000 mi
Firerelated156,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system124,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission156,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)144,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift115,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1130,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Steering: column132,384 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate13,400 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1179,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments192,000 mi

The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP26008Loss of Motive Power

Engine and engine cooling

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.