Is the 2016 Ford EDGE reliable?

The 2016 Ford EDGE has 1084 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2016 Ford EDGE?

Top problems: ENGINE (386 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (167 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (102 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2016 Ford EDGE?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Ford EDGE?

The 2016 Ford EDGE gets 21 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2286. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2016 Ford EDGE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2016 Ford EDGE is approximately $1,520/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2016 Ford EDGE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2016 Ford EDGE has 1084 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 882. The most common issue is engine problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: driving down the road and the vehicle suddenly went to idle. had to coast to a stop on the side of the road. the car was still idling but when i tried to give it gas, nothing happened. i shut the car off, restarted and it worked fine. approx. 10 miles later, did the same thing. car only has 9,200 m. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 15 crash reports 22 injuries

1084

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

386 complaints

36%

• DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING BUT WHEN I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT WORKED FINE. APPROX. 10 MILES LATER, DID THE SAME THING. CAR ONLY HAS 9,200 M
• THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN MODERATE TRAFFIC GOING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUTOFF AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME NON-RESPONSIVE. WAS ABLE TO CAREFULLY COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER, PUT IN PARK, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THIS HAPPENED AS I'M TRAVELI
• WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (70MPH) ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY CAR LOST POWER. I TRIED PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, SINCE THE CARE LOST SPEED QUICKLY, AND I WAS DRIVING IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND HAD TO NAVIGATE TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER IN RU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING BUT WHEN I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT WORKED FINE. APPROX. 10 MILES LATER, DID THE SAME THING. CAR ONLY HAS 9,200 M”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2016 Ford EDGE

Based on 602 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 56K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

182

30-60K

128

60-100K

180

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 86 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 26K mi · 39 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 35K mi · 32 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 35K mi · 27 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 36K mi · 23 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM29/08/2019

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Ford EDGE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,286

Per month

$191

Per mile

19.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Ford EDGE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,520

Full coverage / month

$127

Liability only / year

$600

vs US avg

-9%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1520

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford EDGE Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2016 EDGE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1084 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING BUT WHEN I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT WORKED FINE. APPROX. 10 MILES LATER, DID THE SAME THING. CAR ONLY HAS 9,200 M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: VERY SENSITIVE BREAKS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE AT SLOW SPEED, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, DRIVING IN AND OUT OF DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE/UNEXPECTED AT TIMES.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: STEPPED ON GAS AT INTERSECTION AND VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM STOPPED. THROTTLE AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. FORD REPAIRED AND SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING BUT WHEN I TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS, NOTHING HAPPENED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT WORKED FINE. APPROX. 10 MILES LATER, DID THE SAME THING. CAR ONLY HAS 9,200 M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)