2015 Ford Edge: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 914 complaints
914
Total Complaints
40,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
21
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
10,850
25th Percentile
40,000
Median Mileage
80,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
186
Unknown Or Other
109
Power Train
105
Service Brakes
69
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
57
Electrical System
47
Body
46
Visibility/Wiper
43
Steering
39
Vehicle Speed Control
28
Severity Assessment
21
Crashes
2
Fires
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"RIGHT REAR CHILD LOCK FAILED. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND ONCE HE OPENED IT THE DOOR BECAME JAMMED AND WOULD NO LONGER CLOSE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED. VERY UPSET ABOUT INCIDENT BECAUSE IF MY SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN FASTER AND AN OLDER CHILD WOULD HAVE OPENED IT THERE COULD HAVE..."
"I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY BRAND NEW 2015 EDGE WITH THE BATTERY LIGHT ON AND WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY BE A FAULTY LIGHT THAT WOULD TURN OFF. COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY NEAREST DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THAT I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR FURTHER..."
"THE CAR LEAKS WATER WHEN IT RAINS. THERE WERE PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR... THE COMPLETE CRUMPLE ZONE WAS FILLED WITH WATER PUSHING UP THROUGH THE PADDING AND CARPET. FORD FAILED TO PUT A NECESSARY SEAL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRONT FENDER. IN ADDITION TO THE INTERIOR DAMAGES TO THE CAR, I AM..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
186 complaints
25th: 6,000 mi
Median: 26,500 mi
75th: 74,572 mi
Unknown Or Other
109 complaints
25th: 9,725 mi
Median: 32,950 mi
75th: 48,875 mi
Power Train
105 complaints
25th: 11,940 mi
Median: 53,000 mi
75th: 86,877 mi
Service Brakes
69 complaints
25th: 30,250 mi
Median: 50,500 mi
75th: 81,266 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
57 complaints
25th: 88,000 mi
Median: 130,000 mi
75th: 147,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 93
TX: 80
FL: 43
MI: 43
NC: 41
OH: 40
PA: 37
VA: 36
NY: 34
WA: 34
Who Files Complaints?
0.9%
Original Owners
99.1%
Second+ Owners
Ford Edge — Other Years
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Active Recalls (7)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 19V632000 | 29/08/2019
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.
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 O
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Campaign 16V733000 | 12/10/2016
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.
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.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 15V250000 | 28/04/2015
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.
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
Service Brakes
Campaign 20V469000 | 10/08/2020
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.
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.
Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Campaign 22V413000 | 10/06/2022
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.
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 notifica
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 25V544000 | 22/08/2025
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 April 2026.
Camera
Campaign 25V572000 | 04/09/2025
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.
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 May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28