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2015 Ford Edge Engine Problems

The 2015 Ford Edge has 226 engine complaints to NHTSA, 31% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 30,144.5 miles. No related engine recalls are listed for this model year.

Engine complaints
226
31% of 726
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
30,145 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off completely at low speed, often at stop lights, near stops, or while turning, with no warning lights beforehand.
  • Vehicle loses power or fails to accelerate when the driver presses the gas, sometimes rolling to a stop in traffic or an intersection.
  • A message reading 'full accessory power active' appears on the display when the engine shuts down unexpectedly.
  • One owner reported a suspected faulty flexplate causing combined engine and transmission failure that left the vehicle unable to restart.
  • One owner described sudden engine surging while braking to park, resulting in a crash and airbag deployment.

When 2015 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2015, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2015 Ford Edge engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter242015 Q32017 Q12018 Q32020 Q22021 Q42023 Q22024 Q42026 Q2
226 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q3 (24).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201074 (11%)
  2. 2011254 (14%)
  3. 201276 (7%)
  4. 2013211 (9%)
  5. 201461 (16%)
  6. 2015226 (31%)
  7. 2016410 (45%)
  8. 2017891 (66%)
  9. 2018585 (71%)
  10. 2019196 (26%)
  11. 202059 (19%)
  12. 202115 (14%)
  13. 202214 (11%)
  14. 20234 (18%)
  15. 20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 226 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge, which is 31% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Edge engine?
No related engine recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2015 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Edge engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 30,144.5 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners report on the 2015 Ford Edge?
Owners report sudden stalling at low speeds, loss of power when accelerating, and unexpected engine shutdowns often paired with a display message about accessory power.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 226 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.