2016 Ford Edge brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 176 complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 176 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
I just received this recall letter I’ve almost lost my life in this vehicle I need for someone to contact me as soon as possible [XXX] I had two other passengers in the car with me at the Time of the incident the brakes failed and the car spent out of control also the middle part we’re the gears are busted.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor and did not reset which resulted in loss of braking. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the brake hoses replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Edge
- Engine 423 complaints
- Steering 102 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 87 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Backover prevention 30 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints