2016 Ford Edge — Known Issues & Recalls

Your rear-view camera stopped working and the screen went blank when you tried to back up. You were notified about two recall campaigns for your vehicle, but the dealer told you the replacement parts aren't available yet and couldn't complete the repairs. You're concerned that Ford is taking too long to make these parts available.

You own a 2016 Ford Edge and received notices for two safety recalls — one for the back-over prevention system and one for the hydraulic brakes. When you contacted your Ford dealer, they told you that the replacement parts aren't yet available. You're concerned that Ford has taken too long to make these parts available, though you haven't experienced any actual problems with either system yet.

Your rear-view camera is displaying distorted lines instead of a clear image when you back up, which makes it difficult to see behind your vehicle safely. The dealer diagnosed this as a rear-view camera display failure and said the display unit needs to be replaced. Additionally, your vehicle is subject to two recalls (one for back-over prevention and one for brake system issues), but the necessary parts aren't currently available from Ford, so the repairs haven't been completed yet.

Your 2016 Ford Edge is subject to two recalls affecting the braking system and back-over prevention feature, but your dealer doesn't have the necessary parts in stock to complete the repairs. You've been waiting longer than expected for these parts to become available, and Ford hasn't been formally notified of the delay at your location.

You've been notified of two recalls on your 2016 Ford Edge—one for the hydraulic braking system and one for the back-over prevention system—but your dealer says the parts needed to fix them aren't available yet. You're concerned that Ford has taken too long to provide these parts for repair. The fix will involve the dealer installing the recalled parts once they become available.

Your brakes suddenly failed while driving in March 2025, and you paid $563.16 to have them repaired at a Ford dealership. Six months later, Ford issued a recall for the same brake issue, but the dealership told you they won't refund your repair cost until they receive a second recall letter, which they couldn't estimate when it would arrive. You're frustrated that you have to wait for a refund on a repair that turned out to be a manufacturer defect covered by recall.

Your 2016 Ford Edge is subject to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V544000) for a potential hydraulic brake system issue, but the required repair parts aren't yet available from Ford. You haven't experienced an actual brake failure, but Ford has taken longer than you feel is reasonable to make the fix available.

You received a recall notice for your 2016 Ford Edge's brake system, but the replacement part wasn't available yet when you contacted the dealer. You feel the manufacturer has taken too long to provide the part needed to complete the recall repair. No brake failure has occurred, but the recall work remains incomplete.

Your brake system has a fluid leak underneath the vehicle, which was discovered after noticing a trail of fluid on your driveway. Your car is part of a Ford recall (Campaign 25V544000) for hydraulic brake issues, but the repair parts weren't available when you had your state inspection. You're scheduled for a dealer diagnostic to confirm the problem and perform the recall repair.

Your engine experienced misfiring and made a water-running sound while running. The dealership discovered that coolant was leaking into the engine due to faulty seals, which eventually caused complete engine failure requiring a full replacement. While your car didn't lose power or stall, the dealership confirmed this was a known ongoing issue. The fix involves replacing the engine and resealing the coolant system.

Your car developed a coolant leak that allowed coolant to enter cylinder 2 of the engine, causing significant damage. The dealer confirmed the problem and you needed a complete engine replacement to fix it.

Your engine has an internal coolant leak that allows coolant to escape inside the engine block. You may notice your check engine light, rough idling when you first start the car, white smoke from the exhaust on cold starts, and a distinctive gurgling or waterfall sound as air gets into the cooling system. Your coolant level will drop over time even though you don't see puddles underneath the car. Fixing this typically requires either sealing the leak with a coolant system treatment or replacing internal engine components like the cylinder head gasket.

You received a brake system recall notice in September 2005, but Ford hasn't contacted you or provided a fix after nearly 7 months. You're uncomfortable driving your car due to this unresolved safety issue. Getting your vehicle into a Ford dealership for the recall service should resolve this.

Your car is subject to a safety recall for a potential leak in the rear brake hose that was issued in September 2025. Despite multiple calls to Ford dealerships over six months, parts remain unavailable and you haven't been able to schedule a repair. A leaking brake hose can reduce braking performance and creates a safety hazard. The repair would involve replacing the rear brake hose with an available replacement part.

Your rearview camera frequently malfunctions while you're backing up, showing distorted lines and unusual colors that obscure your view. This has been an ongoing issue for years without a fix, and you've come close to hitting people because you couldn't see properly behind your vehicle. The camera may work fine initially, then suddenly become unreliable mid-backup, making it unsafe to reverse. Fixing this will likely involve diagnosing the camera's electrical connection or replacing the camera unit itself.

Your rear differential has failed. You may notice difficulty with power delivery to the rear wheels, unusual noises from the back of the vehicle, or problems with traction. This issue has been reported by multiple owners of similar vehicles online. Repair will likely involve rebuilding or replacing the entire rear differential assembly.

Your transmission shudders when driving at low speeds and has trouble accelerating when merging onto the highway. You may also notice hard shifts and a sensation of the engine spinning without the car moving forward as expected. A transmission inspection or fluid service may be needed to diagnose the issue.

Your 2016 Ford Edge has been under a safety recall for six months with no updates or resolution, even though you believe the fix should be straightforward. This unresolved recall is causing problems for you. The issue involves the back-over prevention system and service brakes.

Your car keeps having problems with the purge valve solenoid failing repeatedly, even though there was a recall in 2021. The engine is stalling at red lights and during turns, which creates a dangerous situation on the road. Even after replacing the part, it fails again within a week or two. This issue may require diagnosing why the replacement parts are failing prematurely, possibly involving the fuel vapor system or electrical connections to the solenoid.

Your vehicle makes a rattling noise when idling, coming from the transmission area. A Ford dealer confirmed the cause is a cracked flexplate, which is a known issue that Ford covers under a customer satisfaction program. The repair will involve replacing the flexplate.