2015 Ford Edge problems
Owners have filed 978 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Edge. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. After that come brakes (16%) and drivetrain & axles (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 978 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 22% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 22 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 600 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 198 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 95 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 73 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 69 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 55 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 39 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 35 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 19 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Among the 600 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 42,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 44,000 miles (148 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 22 complaints mention a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire; 22 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 84% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 6th most-complained-about out of 18 model years of the Ford Edge with enough data (477 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 7 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact rented a 2015 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH with the heated seats activated, the front driver seat became extremely hot and uncomfortable. The contact turned off the heated seats and discovered that her skin was blistered due to the failure. The contact required medical attention. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford edge. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. Only the air bag on the driver's side floor deployed. The air bag in the steering wheel failed to deploy. The driver sustained a chest contusion, and causing a implant rupture. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a repair facility. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted.
My wife was involved in a car accident with our 2015 ford edge on 8/7/2019. She rear ended a full sized SUV at a moderate speed as she crested a hill into stopped vehicles. The skirt airbag deployed but the main airbag did not. She also states that the lap belt held in in the seat but the shoulder harness did not lock and she was thrust into the steering wheel. We have more pictures upon request.
Electronic throttle body failure. Vehicle lost all engine power and entered limp mode at 70 MPH on highway. Warning lights came on & no notice given. Had to immediately pull over to side of highway. Nearly lost control of vehicle and almost crashed. Dealer stated the electronic throttle body failed and deemed car unfit/unsafe for travel on the road. Left vehicle at ford dealer to replace throttle body.
The car was parked, when the ignition was turned on, I noticed the loss of power steering, and a service message appeared stating steering assist fault, service required.