2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

300Engine complaints

34.1%Of all 880 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE300 · 34.1%

STEERING101 · 11.5%

SERVICE BRAKES98 · 11.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING86 · 9.8%

POWER TRAIN77 · 8.8%

Share of the 880 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EDGE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO "HOT" AND THE "COOLANT OVERHEATED" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11139945 — filed 10/12/2018

“ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE ENTERED "ACCESSORY MODE" WHICH KEPT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHT UP, WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF…”NHTSA complaint 11089042 — filed 04/20/2018

“CAR DRIVING AT 55-70 MPH STRAIGHT LINE DOWN HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY DIES. CAR STILL HAS ACCESSORY POWER, HIT HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED TO COAST TO…”NHTSA complaint 11084266 — filed 04/10/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Edge: 300 of 880 complaints on file (34.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Edge have in total?

880 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.