Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Edge
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford Edge has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 927 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V544000 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V469000 Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V123000 Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V733000 Software Affecting Stability Control/FMVSS 126,135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 335 complaints
- Steering 102 complaints
- Service Brakes 99 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 89 complaints
- Power Train 88 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76 complaints
Of the 927 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 927 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Edge has an average reliability rating due to multiple recalls concerning brakes, transmission, and airbags, alongside frequent complaints about engine and brake issues. While some recalls address critical safety concerns, routine maintenance and repairs can mitigate risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$4,500 | common |
| braking system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$900 | common |
| steering system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $450–$1,000 | occasional |
| transmission | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear engagement
- Unusual noises from engine
- Steering difficulty
- Brake fluid leaks
- Check engine light on frequently
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Edge at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.