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2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge?

407 owners have reported engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge, 44% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 60,000–100,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

407 complaints 44% of all 2016 complaints 77,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Exhaust system 1
Engine 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (182 of 407). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Edge year

2008 Edge 102
2009 Edge 16
2010 Edge 55
2011 Edge 196
2012 Edge 64
2013 Edge 179
2014 Edge 52
2015 Edge 212
2016 Edge 407
2017 Edge 902
2018 Edge 599
2019 Edge 184
2020 Edge 54
2021 Edge 13
2022 Edge 13
2024 Edge 2

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2016 Ford Edge. See all 7 recalls for this year.

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Other 2016 Ford Edge problems

Common questions

What are common 2016 Ford Edge engine problems?

Complaints most often name the exhaust system and engine.

At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 60,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 77,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2016 Ford Edge engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Ford Edge. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Edge year has the most engine complaints?

The 2017 Edge, with 902 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.