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2015 Ford Edge Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 732 complaints about the 2015 Ford Edge with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (214) and the brakes (133). Those complaints describe 18 crashes, 3 fires and 18 injuries. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in September 2025 for the camera. For comparison, the 2014 has 385 and the 2016 has 932.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical Edge year, for its age

#14 most complained-about 2015 vehicle

Complaints
732
Recalls
7
Crashes
18
Fires
3
Injuries
18
Deaths
0

Most common 2015 Ford Edge problems

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2015 Ford Edge recalls 7

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Back over prevention: camera

25V5720001,456,417 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings

25V544000499,129 vehicles affected

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

Power train: gear position indication (prndl)

22V4130002,925,968 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

Service brakes

20V469000488,594 vehicles affected

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

Steering: electric power assist system

19V632000116,160 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.
The problem
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."
The 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.
The 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.

Steering: electric power assist system

15V250000487,301 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.

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732 complaints about the 2015 Ford Edge

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Engine & cooling

Frequent cylinder 2 misfires and loss of power with internal engine coolant leak. Coolant intrusion into cylinder 2.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11776650
Engine & cooling

Oil pan was replaced with Dorman 264-793 Engine oil pan which claims to be :Product details Top highlights Upgraded repair - this lower engine oil pan is made of high-pressure diecast aluminum and is more resistant to cracks and leaks caused by heat, warping and impact than the original equipment plastic pan Protects engine - included convenient magnetic drain plug helps prevent harmful metal debris from damaging the engine, with an angled mount boss that enables a complete drain Direct replacement - designed to...

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match the performance of the original equipment lower pan on specified Ford and Lincoln vehicles Trustworthy quality - backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience Ensure fit - Input your vehicle into the garage tool and check Confirmed Fit bar at the top of the page. If there is an "i" in a blue circle, additional verification is needed. Please hover over the "i" to verify fitment notes match your vehicle. After changing the pan I experienced that during acceleration such as on ramp, merging, or passing engine would suddenly lose all power, Fords warning chime would alert me and message on dashboard- Low Engine Oil Pressure - it takes the system a while to regain power again. This could have serious consequences if you were passing or trying to merge and the engine totally shuts down. Afterwards, I reviewed the Dorman design and discovered that they didn't add a baffling to the oil sump pickup and only provided a. slot in the pickup tube. The original pan has a baffle which keeps the oil flowing into the engine. This is a serious flaw which could cause injury not to mention destruction of the engine due to oil starvation. I have contacted Dorman and they are requesting purchase information for a refund. More needs to be done before someone gets hurt.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11772570
Other & unknown1 injury

My 2015 Ford Edge has an inoperative power liftgate. The problem started about a week ago. I would press the lift button and it would work inconsistently. Finally, yesterday, after buying groceries, I attempted to open the liftgate. It stopped leaving a crack. I attempted to pry it open with my fingers and all of a sudden, it started closing on me trapping two of my fingers. I was able to pry them out. It was was very painful and scary. I entered my car and the liftgate ajar light was on. I could do nothing about this. The next morning I learned that my battery was dead. I am now unable to use my car at all. Waiting for Ford to contact me to tow my car to the dealership for the repair.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771964
Engine & cooling

Vehicle: 2015 Ford Edge with 2.0 Liter EcoBoost engine. Ref: DP26008 While driving, the "Engine Coolant Over Temperature" warning came on and the temperature level spiked and the check engine lights came on. Engine began to run really rough. At the time, I was travelling on the highway with my children in the car and had to pull off on the side of the road. After being stranded for 4 hours while waiting for a tow, I towed it to a Ford Dealership. Dealer confirmed there is coolant intrusion into the engine and referenced TSB 22-2229. Per dealer, vehicle needs a new engine.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11770958
Engine & cooling

I got engine coolant leaking into cylinder #2 with error p0302. Car running rough and will not accelerate. I have been told by Ford this is a known design flaw they fixed in later models but don't take responsibility. It was a safety issue for me when the car wasn't accelerating on the freeway when needed.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11770648
Engine & cooling

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Engine required replacement.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11766941
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where it was diagnosed with turbo charger failure and was leaking coolant. The contact was informed that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11765288
Brakes

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11765029
Engine & cooling

2.0 eco boost turbo experiencing coolant loss and missfires on cold starts. Missfire had been chased by a mechanic. Parts replaced coil pack, spark plugs, spark plug boosts. Fuel system and mass airflow cleaned, pcv system changed. Problem sill a steady problem. Missfires, no heat due to coolant loss and engine overheating.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11764534
Electrical systemBrakesEngine & cooling

My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while driving, rendering it completely inoperable (it is sitting in my driveway unable to be driven). The vehicle threw critical fault codes P050B (Cold Start Ignition Timing) and P061B (Internal Control Module Torque...

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Calculation Performance). Diagnostics indicate a terminal internal failure of the timing chain or torque converter. This vehicle has a severe, documented history of manufacturing and safety defects, including catalyst monitor sensor failure 08/23/16, fan relay failure 11/20/18, purge valve failure 02/27/21, a total loss of brakes while driving on 02/15/22 due to a rear caliper failure, a faulty throttle body on 03/06/22, and an incorrectly installed engine wiring harness by the dealership when engine was replaced. This list is not all inclusive. I have a 1.5" binder of repairs and services dating back to purchase date which are too numerous to attach. This failure directly mirrors the engine defect patterns currently being evaluated under NHTSA Defect Petition DP26008 / ODI 11754989.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11763847
Engine & cooling

Purchased car used from CarMax late 2024. Soon after 90 day Carmax warranty expired, the check engine light can on. Errors indicated engine missing on cyl #2 and that the O2 sensor was underperforming. Also, white smoke (steam) coming out of exhaust pipe. And, coolant fluid was all of a sudden low. I determined that there was a head gasket leak. As a repair was out of the question at the estimated cost of 6000, I elected to attempt to use a chemical stop leak. The #2 Oxygen sensor was replaced in order to acquire new CA tags. To date no repair has been performed. Car will over heat on highway if very hot weather and long grade is driven.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11762802
BrakesDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the rear-view camera became darkened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Back over preventionNHTSA 11761371
Other & unknown

The transmission in my 2015 Ford Edge completely broke at about 73000 miles. I heard a LOUD "clunk" sound at a red light, and the vehicle does not accelerate at all. The check engine light also came on. I had it inspected by a certified mechanic, and the entire transmission needs replacement. Apparently the particular transmission in this vehicle has an extremely high failure rate, and Ford needs to take responsibility for this incredibly expensive failure.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11756770
Brakes

Look like a year and there is still no remedy

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11750752
Transmission & drivetrain

Car is running rough white smoke from exhaust and coolant level reservoir losing coolant

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11749834
Brakes

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11747692
Body, doors & structure1 injury

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after opening the rear electronic liftgate door to retrieve items from the rear of the vehicle, the electronic liftgate door erroneously closed and struck the contact on the head, causing a minor contusion. No medical treatment was required. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11747339
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden reduction of motive power, preventing the driver from accelerating normally to maintain speed with traffic flow. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start properly during initial attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cylinder 1 misfire due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,019.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11743182
Engine & cooling

Coolant intrusion 3015 eco boost engine. White smoke came out of vehicle and the engine block is cracked due to the known problem with this engine designed my ford

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11743172
Brakes

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact recieved notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while waiting for a community get to open, and the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal floored and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was carefully taken to the residence via back roads and parked. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake hose would be the only part replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not notified of of yet. The failure milage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11741764
Brakes

The contact owns a 20115 Ford Edge. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, however the contact was informed that the parts would be available September 2026. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe because of the unrepaired recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was used for daily transportation, and the vehicle was unsafe when traveling up and down hills. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed that the parts would be available September 2026. The contact had not experienced any failure regarding the unrepaired recall repair.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11740718
BrakesDriver assistance

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Back over preventionNHTSA 11740624
Brakes

The contact owns a .2015 Ford Edge The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic);however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was/was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid./The VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11740193
Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlDriver assistance

During operation of my 2015 Ford Edge Titanium, the vehicle experienced intermittent loss of acceleration and multiple electronic warning messages. While driving, pressing the accelerator pedal would sometimes result in little or no vehicle acceleration. The RPMs fluctuated abnormally and the vehicle appeared to enter a reduced-power condition. Warning messages included "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" and traction/anti-skid related warnings. Cruise control also became inoperable. The issue created a safety risk...

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because the vehicle would not reliably accelerate during normal driving conditions, including while attempting to maintain speed in traffic. This created concern about merging, crossing intersections, or safely responding to traffic conditions. Additional symptoms included rear lights remaining illuminated unexpectedly and electronic brake-related behavior that appeared abnormal. An independent auto parts diagnostic scan identified low-voltage history codes and a brake switch/brake signal issue. The vehicle battery tested good at the time of inspection. The transmission reportedly showed no faults during the initial scan. The brake switch issue was temporarily adjusted to allow the vehicle to be driven to a repair facility, but the underlying issue has not yet been permanently repaired. The problem has been reproduced during multiple driving events and was observed by an independent service provider. The dealership later advised that no recall currently applies to the vehicle VIN for this condition. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, warning lamps and messages appeared intermittently, including traction control, anti-skid, and "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" notifications. These symptoms began before the major acceleration issue occurred and became more frequent over time.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11739445
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

The fan kept running with the vehicle turned off, the engine caught fire. The vehicle was totaled

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11739332

Ford Edge: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
2019779371Transmission & drivetrainC
20188557173Engine & coolingC
20171,3878261Engine & coolingD
20169327173Engine & coolingC
20157327183Engine & coolingC
20143853140BrakesB
20132,4472337Electrical systemF
20121,1353265Electrical systemD
20111,8033234Electrical systemF
All Edge years

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Questions about the 2015 Ford Edge

Does the 2015 Ford Edge have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2015 Ford Edge: camera (September 2025); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (August 2025); gear position indication (prndl) (June 2022); service brakes (August 2020) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Edge?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (214), brakes (133), transmission & drivetrain (118).

How many complaints has the 2015 Ford Edge had?

732 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 12, 2015 and the latest on November 9, 2026. Of these, 18 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 18 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2015 Ford Edge a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Edge year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Ford Edge years have the most complaints?

2013 (2,447), 2011 (1,803), 2017 (1,387). See every Ford Edge year compared.

What should I do if my 2015 Ford Edge has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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