2015 Ford EDGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Ford EDGE has 959 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 12.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: several occurrences of stalling when coming to/near stop and accelerating. the problem has happened about once per month (four times over four months). occurrences include coming to a stop at a red light, slowing for a speed bump, and slowing to make a turns. significant risk of an accident from the. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 14 crash reports 12 injuries

959

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

12.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

211 complaints

22%

• SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF STALLING WHEN COMING TO/NEAR STOP AND ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ABOUT ONCE PER MONTH (FOUR TIMES OVER FOUR MONTHS). OCCURRENCES INCLUDE COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, SLOWING FOR A SPEED BUMP, AND SLOWING TO MAKE A TURNS. SIGNIFICANT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT FROM THE
• I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A SECONDARY ROAD FROM A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY. AS I WAS COMING OUT OF THE TURN THE CAR LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT EXCELLERATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. I CUT THE CAR OFF (RADIO AND INSIDE CONSOLE WERE WORKING.) AFTER 30 SECONDS RESTARTED THE CAR A
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EDGE. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF STALLING WHEN COMING TO/NEAR STOP AND ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ABOUT ONCE PER MONTH (FOUR TIMES OVER FOUR MONTHS). OCCURRENCES INCLUDE COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, SLOWING FOR A SPEED BUMP, AND SLOWING TO MAKE A TURNS. SIGNIFICANT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT FROM THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

150 complaints

16%

• 5TH STALL 5/16/2016 TURNED LEFT ONTO THE I-90 ON RAMP, HIT THE GAS AND AT ~40 MPH THE CAR SHUDDERED AND WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. PULLED SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER AND RAN THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT. THE REPORT SHOWS ISSUES WITH HILL ASSIST AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS. (29,359)
• WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON A BUSY STRETCH OF HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE JERKED SLIGHTLY, A NOTIFICATION LIGHT (ORANGE WRENCH) CAME ON SAYING TO CHECK THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND THE ACCELERATOR CEASED TO FUNCTION. I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER; HOWEVER, THE BRAKING FELT STRAINED AN
• BRAKES SQUEAK LOUDLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT OR AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 45 AND RETURNING TO THE CAR TO DRIVE AFTER AN HOUR OR TWO OF NOT DRIVING. THE BRAKES BECOME TOUCHY AND BITE WHEN RETURNING TO DRIVE AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR AN HOUR OR SO. WHEN STOPPING SUDDENLY AT ANY TIME, THE BRAKES BITE SEVE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“5TH STALL 5/16/2016 TURNED LEFT ONTO THE I-90 ON RAMP, HIT THE GAS AND AT ~40 MPH THE CAR SHUDDERED AND WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. PULLED SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER AND RAN THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT. THE REPORT SHOWS ISSUES WITH HILL ASSIST AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS. (29,359)”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

120 complaints

13%

• WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ENGINE STALLED AND ACCESSORIES ARE RUNNING LIGHT WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAR HAD NO POWER AND GREEN LIGHT ON PUSH BUTTON START WAS FLASHING. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED. APPEARS THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM.
• THIS REPORT IS AN UPDATE TO COMPLAINT: 10788647. THIS VEHICLE, A 2015 FORD EDGE SEL WITH A 3.5L ENGINE, WAS REPAIRED BY A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A STALLING/LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FROM NOVEMBER 5-13, 2015, AND REPROGRAMED THE PCM IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE STALLIN
• ON JANUARY 4, 2016 THE VEHICLE ENTERED A SAFE MODE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. WITHOUT NOTICE, WHILE IN MOTION AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN; DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES; AND ATTEMPTED TO DIAL 911. IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. WE PROMPTL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ENGINE STALLED AND ACCESSORIES ARE RUNNING LIGHT WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAR HAD NO POWER AND GREEN LIGHT ON PUSH BUTTON START WAS FLASHING. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED. APPEARS THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

111 complaints

12%

• RIGHT REAR CHILD LOCK FAILED. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND ONCE HE OPENED IT THE DOOR BECAME JAMMED AND WOULD NO LONGER CLOSE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED. VERY UPSET ABOUT INCIDENT BECAUSE IF MY SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN FASTER AND AN OLDER CHILD WOULD HAVE OPENED IT THERE COULD HAVE
• THE CAR LEAKS WATER WHEN IT RAINS. THERE WERE PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR... THE COMPLETE CRUMPLE ZONE WAS FILLED WITH WATER PUSHING UP THROUGH THE PADDING AND CARPET. FORD FAILED TO PUT A NECESSARY SEAL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRONT FENDER. IN ADDITION TO THE INTERIOR DAMAGES TO THE CAR, I AM
• WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AFTER MAKING A FULL STOP THE VEHICLE LITERALLY STOPPED. I COULD NOT GIVE THE CAR THE GAS , IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I LUCKILY - PULLED OVER , PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THIS IS SCARY AND I NEED TO KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.I HAVE HAD IT 10 DAYS AND THERE IS 45

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“RIGHT REAR CHILD LOCK FAILED. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND ONCE HE OPENED IT THE DOOR BECAME JAMMED AND WOULD NO LONGER CLOSE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED. VERY UPSET ABOUT INCIDENT BECAUSE IF MY SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN FASTER AND AN OLDER CHILD WOULD HAVE OPENED IT THERE COULD HAVE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

54 complaints

• THE REAR GLASS VISTA ROOF PANEL CRACKED ALONG THE ENTIRETY OF THE GLASS ROOF. CRACKS ALL ALONG EVERY EDGE OF THE GLASS THAT DON'T INTERSECT WITH EACH OTHER AND FORD CLAIMS THAT ONE AREA HAD TO BE THE POINT OF IMPACT. THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE FOR GLASS TO CRACK ON THE OPPOSITE END AND DOESN'T INTER
• REAR PANEL ON PANORAMIC SUNROOF CRACKED. DEALER CLAIMS WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER GLASS. 5200 MILES ON CAR. LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED. OPENED SHADE YESTERDAY AND NOTICED IT FOR FIRST TIME. NO OBVIOUS ROCK CHIP.
• THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND OCCUPIED BY MYSELF AND THREE CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. THE WINDOW IMPLODED WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS CLOSED AS MY HUSBAND ENTERED THE SUV. MY SON IN THE BACK SEAT RECEIVED A SMALL CUT OVER HIS LEFT EYE, ANOTHER CHILD WAS HIT BY THE GLASS BUT UNINJUR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE REAR GLASS VISTA ROOF PANEL CRACKED ALONG THE ENTIRETY OF THE GLASS ROOF. CRACKS ALL ALONG EVERY EDGE OF THE GLASS THAT DON'T INTERSECT WITH EACH OTHER AND FORD CLAIMS THAT ONE AREA HAD TO BE THE POINT OF IMPACT. THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE FOR GLASS TO CRACK ON THE OPPOSITE END AND DOESN'T INTER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 959 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF STALLING WHEN COMING TO/NEAR STOP AND ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ABOUT ONCE PER MONTH (FOUR TIMES OVER FOUR MONTHS). OCCURRENCES INCLUDE COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, SLOWING FOR A SPEED BUMP, AND SLOWING TO MAKE A TURNS. SIGNIFICANT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT FROM THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: 5TH STALL 5/16/2016 TURNED LEFT ONTO THE I-90 ON RAMP, HIT THE GAS AND AT ~40 MPH THE CAR SHUDDERED AND WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. PULLED SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER AND RAN THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT. THE REPORT SHOWS ISSUES WITH HILL ASSIST AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS. (29,359)
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ENGINE STALLED AND ACCESSORIES ARE RUNNING LIGHT WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAR HAD NO POWER AND GREEN LIGHT ON PUSH BUTTON START WAS FLASHING. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED. APPEARS THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: RIGHT REAR CHILD LOCK FAILED. MY 3 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND ONCE HE OPENED IT THE DOOR BECAME JAMMED AND WOULD NO LONGER CLOSE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED. VERY UPSET ABOUT INCIDENT BECAUSE IF MY SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN FASTER AND AN OLDER CHILD WOULD HAVE OPENED IT THERE COULD HAVE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)