Edge (2nd)
Verdict The 2.0L EcoBoost scores 1.6, the 2015-2018 3.5L V6 scores 8.0, and the 2.7L in the Sport and ST scores 7.0. Confirm the brake line and hose recalls are closed on either.
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Complaints by Engine Code
2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cylView details
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2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
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Ford Edge Unidentified Engine
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Show 4 additional engine variants with limited data
5.9-I6-Diesel
5.9L 6-cyl / 245 hpView details
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5.4-V8-Gas
5.4L 8-cyl / 300 hpView details
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4.9-I6-Gas
4.9L 6-cylView details
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2.0L GTDI w/premium fuel
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 245 hpView details
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Reliability Overview
NHTSA logs 5,246 complaints across the 2015-2024 Edge generation, averaging 525 per year. Twenty-six recalls, thirteen fire reports, and 116 crashes round out a record that punishes the most popular engine option and leaves the V6 buyers in a quieter but smaller pool. This is not a quiet workhorse. It is an SUV with a known weak link, and the weak link is the engine most people bought.
The 2.7L EcoBoost V6, fitted to Sport and ST trims and to higher Titanium configurations late in the generation, posts the best numbers on the car. It has 358 complaints across ten model years, and the failures cluster around steering and brakes rather than the powertrain itself. The naturally aspirated 3.5L V6, sold through 2018 and then dropped, came in second on the engine ledger with 650 complaints. Neither V6 escaped the brake recalls that swept the generation. The engine-failure pattern that defines the four-cylinder doesn't show up on either V6.
The 2.0L EcoBoost four is where the file goes off. It has 4,127 complaints, or roughly 413 per year of production, and scores 1.6, on 2,680 powertrain complaints from an estimated 843,000 vehicles. Engine entries dominate at 2,188, with transmission next at 1,028 and cooling at 573. Two torque converter weld recalls in 2017 and 2018 hit the 2.0L plus six-speed pairing inside thirteen months, and a start/stop accumulator endcap recall on 2019-2020 cars opened a second powertrain front. Brake recalls hit the entire generation: a 2016 brake fluid line campaign on 2015-2016 cars, a 2020 front brake hose rupture on 2015-2018 cars, and a 2025 rear brake jounce hose campaign covering the same window. The rearview camera software defect on 2021-2024 cars has been recalled three separate times, the most recent in 2026 over an APIM module that overheats and shuts the camera off.
A 2.7L Sport or ST owner who has the brake-line recall remedies on file is buying a different reliability story than a 2.0L Titanium buyer cross-shopping a used family hauler. The four-cylinder dominates the complaint volume and the segment-rank problem. Anyone shopping the Edge generation without filtering by engine is shopping the worst-case version of the car.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Edge, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Buyer's Guide
The 2.0L EcoBoost generates 78 percent of the complaints on the entire generation while running on most of the production volume. A 2015-2018 3.5L V6 Edge sits in a quieter complaint pool and exits the generation before Ford piled the rearview-camera APIM problems on top of the four-cylinder lineup. A 2.7L Sport or ST scores 7.0, but those trims collected the same brake-recall remedies the rest of the generation got.
Run the VIN through Ford's recall lookup and confirm completed remedies for the brake fluid line (2016 campaign), the front brake hose (2020 campaign), and the rear brake jounce hose (2025 campaign), since one car can carry multiple open recalls. On 2017-2018 cars with the 2.0L and six-speed automatic, ask for evidence that the torque converter weld recall was completed. On 2021-2024 cars, confirm the rearview camera APIM software update has been redone; the original 2022 fix was insufficient and triggered follow-up campaigns in 2025 and 2026.
Shop V6 first, even if the inventory takes longer to find.
What to check on a used 2015-2024 Ford Edge
On a used 2015-2024 Ford Edge, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (2,372), the transmission and drivetrain (1,175) and the cooling system (595). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 2,372 owner complaints on the 2015-2024 Ford Edge about the engine, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 1,175 owner complaints on the 2015-2024 Ford Edge about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 595 owner complaints on the 2015-2024 Ford Edge about the cooling system, all engines combined.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 562 owner complaints on the 2015-2024 Ford Edge about the brakes.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 334 owner complaints on the 2015-2024 Ford Edge about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Recalls (26)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-151. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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."
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2015-2024 Ford Edge complaints?
Owners have filed 5,246 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2024 Ford Edge. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the cooling system.
Is the 2015-2024 Ford Edge a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 5,246 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015-2024 Ford Edge. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2024 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA has 5,246 owner complaints on file for the 2015-2024 Ford Edge as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2015-2024 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 26 recalls covering some 2015-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Ford Edge?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Edge?
The 2024 Ford Edge received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 5,246 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.