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2015 Ford Edge Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge, 6% of that year's 726 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,000. Two related recalls (19V632000 and 15V250000) address steering gear motor bolts.

Steering complaints
41
6% of 726
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Electronic power steering suddenly cuts out at low speed, making the wheel heavy and hard to turn.
  • A 'steering assist fault, service required' message appears along with loss of power steering, sometimes while the vehicle is stationary before driving off.
  • Steering wheel becomes stiff or hesitates during turns or acceleration on curvy roads.
  • Steering locks up while turning, in one case nearly causing a collision.
  • Lane-keeping system causes the steering torque to stiffen unexpectedly while changing lanes.
  • Power steering loss occurs together with other warning lights such as hill start assist, traction control, and parking brake alerts.

When 2015 Ford Edge steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2016, latest Apr 17, 2026.

2015 Ford Edge steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2016Mar 2018Jun 2019Feb 2020Apr 2022Dec 2022Mar 2024Apr 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Ford Edge

  1. NHTSA 19V632000Aug 29, 2019Steering116,160 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

    Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

  2. NHTSA 15V250000Apr 28, 2015Steering487,301 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

    Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

Steering complaints by Edge model year

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

  1. 201012 (2%)
  2. 201129 (2%)
  3. 201216 (1%)
  4. 201335 (1%)
  5. 201415 (4%)
  6. 201541 (6%)
  7. 2016102 (11%)
  8. 201724 (2%)
  9. 201812 (1%)
  10. 20198 (1%)
  11. 20205 (2%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (5%)
  15. 20242 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge, which is 6% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Edge?
Yes. Two recalls, campaign 19V632000 and campaign 15V250000, cover steering gear motor bolts on the 2015 Ford Edge, with dealers replacing the bolts and applying a wax sealer.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2015 Ford Edge?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Ford Edge is 48,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries on the 2015 Ford Edge?
NHTSA data for this steering complaint area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2015 Ford Edge.
How does the 2015 Edge compare to other Edge years for steering complaints?
The 2015 Edge's steering complaint share is 6%, higher than most other model years listed, though the 2016 Edge is higher still at 11%.

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.