2015 Ford Edge Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 137 brake complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge, 19% of all complaints filed for the year, with 5 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Three brake-related recalls have been issued, covering rear jounce hoses, front brake hoses, and an ABS module software error. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 137
- 19% of 726
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal is depressed but the vehicle fails to stop as intended, sometimes leading to a rear-end or guard-rail collision.
- Owners describe the brake pedal feeling unusually soft or spongy right before a loss of stopping power.
- Brakes squeak loudly in hot weather or after the car has sat for an hour or two, then bite abruptly when driving resumes.
- A hissing noise from the brake system accompanies a need for much higher pedal pressure to stop.
- Some owners report an open recall for a brake-related part was not in stock, so the vehicle continued to be driven with the fault present.
When 2015 Ford Edge brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 16, 2016, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 25V544000Aug 22, 2025Brakes499,129 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
- NHTSA 20V469000Aug 10, 2020Brakes488,594 vehicles
Service brakes
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
- NHTSA 16V733000Oct 12, 2016Brakes53 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.
Brakes complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 137 brake complaints for the 2015 Edge, which is 19% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Three recalls cover brakes: 25V544000 for rear brake jounce hoses that may rupture and leak fluid, 20V469000 for front brake hoses that may rupture prematurely, and 16V733000 for an ABS module software error introduced during dealer servicing.
- Did the 2015 Ford Edge brake problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do 2015 Ford Edge brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 85,000 miles.
- How does the 2015 Ford Edge compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Edge's brake complaints made up 19% of that year's total complaints, similar to 2014 (19%) and 2016 (18%), but lower than 2013 (28%) and 2010 (27%).