Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2015 Ford Edge — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025
The most reported issue is engine problems (112 complaints). 18 complaints involved crashes. 2 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (7)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V632000
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V733000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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."
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V250000
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V469000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V413000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V544000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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. 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V572000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
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.
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 May 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 689)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,back Over Prevention →7 issues
Your brake pedal suddenly stopped working while your wife was driving, and the ABS warning light came on. When she tried to press the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked backwards unexpectedly. Your dealer confirmed this is covered under two Ford safety recalls but said replacement parts aren't available yet, so the problem hasn't been diagnosed or fixed.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your 2015 Ford Edge has two open recalls: one for the hydraulic brake system and one for the back-over prevention system. However, the dealership doesn't have the necessary parts in stock to complete these repairs, and Ford hasn't provided them yet despite what you feel is a reasonable amount of time. The good news is you haven't experienced any actual brake or backup system failures so far.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your rearview camera stopped working and displays a blurry image when you try to back up. You've been notified about two active recalls on your vehicle (campaigns 25V572000 and 25V544000), but your dealer says the necessary parts aren't available yet. You're concerned that Ford has taken too long to make these parts available for the recall repair.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your rearview camera image is delayed when you shift into reverse, and the camera display doesn't turn off when you shift out of reverse. You've been notified of two separate recalls affecting your brake system and backup camera prevention system, but the manufacturer hasn't yet made the repair parts available, leaving your vehicle unrepaired.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your 2015 Ford Edge is subject to two safety recalls — one for the brake system and one for the back-over prevention system — but Ford hasn't made the necessary replacement parts available yet. You've been waiting longer than reasonable for these repairs, and the dealer confirmed the parts are still not in stock. The fix will require your dealer to install updated brake and back-over prevention components once Ford releases them.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
You received recall notices for your 2015 Ford Edge involving the hydraulic brakes and back-over prevention system, but the dealer couldn't complete the repairs because replacement parts weren't available yet. You feel Ford has taken too long to make these parts available for the recall work.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your 2015 Ford Edge has been issued two safety recalls — one for the hydraulic brake system and one for back-over prevention — but the dealership doesn't have the necessary parts to complete the repairs yet. You've been waiting longer than seems reasonable for these parts to become available. While you haven't experienced any actual failure yet, both systems are safety-critical and should be repaired once parts are in stock.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic →2 issues
Your brakes may fail to respond when you press the pedal, especially at highway speeds. You might notice the brake warning light on the dashboard and brake fluid leaking when you apply the brakes. Pumping the pedal repeatedly may eventually slow the vehicle, but the problem can persist even after adding brake fluid. This issue will likely require the brake system to be inspected for leaks and internal component failure.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your brake fluid warning light came on, and you noticed brake fluid leaking under the rear of your vehicle from the left brake line. Your dealer confirmed this is part of a known recall but said the replacement parts aren't available yet. The repair will likely involve replacing the faulty brake line with a new one to stop the leak and restore proper brake system function.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Engine →2 issues
Your engine temperature gauge climbed quickly and the check engine light came on while driving. You may have noticed the engine losing power, hesitating, and running rough during acceleration due to poor lubrication. Coolant may have mixed with your engine oil, creating a milky sludge that prevents proper lubrication and causes overheating. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the source of coolant contamination (possibly the internal water pump), flushing the contaminated oil, and repairing or replacing the faulty component.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your 2.0L EcoBoost engine experienced coolant leaking into the cylinder heads, which caused complete engine failure. You may have noticed the engine wouldn't start reliably, unusual diesel-like exhaust smell, and a check engine light. The dealership determined your engine needs to be completely replaced.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Unknown Or Other →2 issues
While backing out of your driveway, your vehicle suddenly stopped and wouldn't move in either reverse or drive. After restarting, an AWD malfunction warning appeared on your dashboard. A service station diagnosed the problem as a failed rear differential requiring replacement at a cost of $3,500 including labor. The repair typically involves replacing the entire rear differential assembly.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Your 2015 Ford Edge has had two recalls issued for it, but six months have passed without Ford offering you any resolution or repair appointment. This means the recalled safety or defect issues remain unaddressed on your vehicle. You may want to contact Ford directly to schedule recall repairs at an authorized dealership.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Service Brakes →1 issue
Your brake line on the rear driver side burst without warning while you were driving slowly into your work yard, causing your brakes to fail. The failure occurred during normal driving with no prior signs of damage or wear. A technician confirmed the brake line had ruptured, and you had to pay $357.91 for repairs plus $30 in towing costs. Fixing this issue will require replacing the failed brake line and potentially inspecting the entire brake system for any related damage.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Air Bags →1 issue
You were in a highway accident at over 50 mph when another car hit your driver's side door, causing your car to spin. Your head struck the door frame, but the airbags did not deploy during the impact. This is a serious safety concern since airbags are designed to protect you in exactly this type of collision.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Steering →1 issue
While driving at 45 MPH, your car displayed a "Steering Fault - Service Now" warning message. The next day when you started the vehicle, the power steering stopped working, making the steering wheel hard to turn in either direction. You also noticed that the ABS and traction control systems were not functioning. Even though you reported this to the Ford dealer and manufacturer, the vehicle has not been repaired yet.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,power Train →1 issue
Your 2015 Ford Edge has made abnormally loud clicking sounds while driving, which Ford identified as a cracked flex-plate in the transmission area (Campaign 22N12). You've also experienced brake line failures — both front brake lines that you had to pay for at Firestone, and rear brake hose failures. Ford issued a recall for the brake system (Campaign 20V469), but the dealer has repeatedly told you parts aren't available to fix either problem. Despite multiple visits since 2022, the dealer hasn't completed the repairs, and you're concerned the vehicle may no longer be eligible for warranty coverage due to these delays. Fixing these issues will require replacing the transmission flex-plate and the front and rear brake lines and hoses.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes →1 issue
Your backup camera malfunctioned about 6 months ago while you were reversing, causing you to hit a pole because you couldn't see it. You're concerned about two open recalls on your vehicle, particularly one involving your brakes that could fail unexpectedly. You need these recall repairs completed as soon as possible and cannot afford to pay out of pocket.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Wheels,unknown Or Other →1 issue
The lug nut caps on your wheels are stuck and won't come off, making it impossible for you to change a tire on the roadside if you get a flat. Even tire shops in your area are having trouble removing them without charging excessive fees. This creates a safety concern if you're stranded without cell service and need to change a tire yourself.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Unknown Or Other,lane Departure →1 issue
You've experienced multiple instances of being completely blinded by LED headlights from oncoming vehicles. This is a visibility and safety concern when driving at night or in low-light conditions. The issue may involve either the brightness/aim of LED headlights on other vehicles or how your car's lighting interacts with oncoming LED lights.
Parts you may need:
As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.
Get notified when any of these become free repairs
We'll alert you if a new recall is issued for your vehicle — that means a free fix at the dealer.
Related Vehicles
Other Ford Edge years: