KnownCarProblems2015 Ford Edge Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 730 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Edge, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 38,000 miles). It is 10th of 19 Edge model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2015 Ford Edge problems
Engine
212 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Pulled up to a red light and waited until the light turned green. Then I attempted to accelerate and the the engine shut off; however, it is possible that the engine shut off while the car was stopped prior to accelerating. A warning came up on the vehicle display, but I cannot remember the exact warning. I shifted…
2/26/2016 left Edge at Ford dealer who reprogramed the PCM 3/2/2016 turning from inglewood road onto 228th accelerated going up the hill, car jumped from ~30 to 40 then shut down into limp home mode, service light flashing, pulled to the side ran vehicle health report, turned off and restarted the car.
Brakes
133 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, foundation components, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown rate of speed, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle did not reduce in speed; therefore, she was forced to apply her emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if any…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal was mushy. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the brake hose was faulty and…
Transmission
118 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, shift linkage/cable/rod.
When accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle hesitates/stalls and then jerks as I try to accelerate again. This has happened several times.
I pulled into my garage, put the vehicle in park, & noticed the letters displayed behind the steering wheel still showed that I was in neutral even though my gear shift was in park. The gear shift would not budge from park even with my car on. I turned the car off & on a few times, but still no change. I could…
Other or unspecified
112 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
Known problem with many Ford Edge power rear lift gates. The power gate will not operate with remote, interior release, or exterior release buttons. Also, cannot be released from inside either. Potentially, trapping someone in rear storage and unable to get out. Vehicle was stationary anywhere at any given time.
Takara recall I have had continuous issues with my 2015 Edge with the doors becoming ajar. The first time I was stuck in below zero conditions, without being able to have my heart on close my doors or lock them. If that wasnt enough, I had to call a tow truck because my car battery died as a result of being able to…
Visibility and wipers
54 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, he opened the sun shade and noticed that the sun roof glass was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in the rain with the windshield wipers set on high, the driverâs side wiper blade detached. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store and the blades were replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for…
Electrical
53 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: adas.
Turning off of sahalee way on to highway 202 hit gas pedal and car lunged and then end into limp home mode, had to pull off the road turn the car off and restart
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred several times. After the third time, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The dealer received a bulletin about…
Body and structure
51 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Moon roof will not close. Out of alignment.....2nd time this happened. First time was after defective glass fixed as glass had random cracks. Car was parked both times when these problems occurred. One in summer, next in winter.
Shortly after purchasing my Ford Edge, it developed condensation in the tail light compartment. It has progressed into a leak in the tailgate leaving water in the brake light compartment. Since then, the leak has caused my lighting system to quit working which poses a safety threat. This obvious design defect poses a…
Steering
41 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
The car was parked, when the ignition was turned on, I noticed the loss of power steering, and a service message appeared stating steering assist fault, service required.
The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was attempting to reverse the vehicle out of the parking lot, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The driver shifted into drive(d) and pulled forward to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ford Edge recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 17, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s87.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: shift linkage/cable/rod
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more 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 on june 24, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s14.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured february 3, 2012, to march 20, 2015, and 2015 ford edge vehicles manufactured february 26, 2015, to february 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition on august 5, 2026, requesting a defect investigation into the 2.0 liter ecoboost engine on model year 2015-2018 ford edge vehicles. The petition alleges that engine coolant intrusion results in a significant loss of engine power, accompanied by an "engine coolant over temperature" warning message.â the petition further alleges that after the vehicle has sat and cooled down, the engine runs roughly and generates a check engine light for a cylinder misfire. This defect petition is being opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 1175498
Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure
Summary
On october 3, 2024, nhtsaâs office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate instances of rear brake hose ruptures causing a sudden and unexpected loss of braking in model year (my) 2015-2017 ford edge vehicles manufactured by ford motor company. The complaints allege that, without warning, the vehicle lost its ability to brake causing an unanticipated increase in the vehicleâs stopping distance. The complaints also allege that, prior to the rear brake hose rupture event, the vehicle had been serviced under recall 20v-469. Recall 20v469 involved my 2015-2018 ford edge and my 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles which may experience front brake hose ruptur
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2015 Ford Edge
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Edge?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (212 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); brakes (133 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); transmission (118 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Edge have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Ford Edge?
- It is 10th of 19 Edge model years by number of complaints, with 730 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.