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2016 Ford Edge engine problems

423 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2016 Ford Edge, which is 37% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
423 37% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
78,000 miles 195 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2016 Ford Edge Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 78,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 15 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 10 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 23 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 56 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 39 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 31 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 13 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 5 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 78,000 miles
Based on 195 complaints that include mileage. 25% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles15
20k to 40k miles10
40k to 60k miles23
60k to 80k miles56
80k to 100k miles39
100k to 120k miles31
120k to 140k miles13
140k to 160k miles5
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 195 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Internal leak from oil valve/switch allowed fumes to leak into the car for months and months and exposed the driver to toxins; blood work revealed high levels of mtbs; symptoms include extreme exhaustion, vision and cognitive problems, balance issues itchy skin, and more. First, the fumes should never leak into the car, second, the ford service department said it was ok to drive while they ordered a part, and it was not ok to drive because it was poisoning the driver.

Reported at 35,287 miles, April 2019 Injury

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure might be related to a head gasket leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion.

Reported at 50,148 miles, May 2025

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