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2016 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 410 engine complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, 45% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 73,000 miles. No related engine recalls are listed for this model year.

Engine complaints
410
45% of 912
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses engine power and the accelerator becomes non-responsive while driving at highway speed.
  • Engine drops to idle or stalls unexpectedly in traffic, sometimes requiring the car to be shut off and restarted to regain power.
  • Owners report unintended acceleration at low speeds without warning.
  • Vehicle stalls or dies while accelerating from a stop or making a turn at an intersection, temporarily blocking traffic.
  • A rattling noise under the hood accompanied by an illuminated check engine light, later traced to a component under the hood.
  • Some owners report high oil consumption and heavy exhaust smoke alongside repeated stalling before the engine reportedly needed replacement.

When 2016 Ford Edge engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2016, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2016 Ford Edge engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter362016 Q22017 Q42019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
410 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (36).

Engine recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 410 engine complaints for the 2016 Edge, which is 45% of the 912 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Edge engine?
No related engine recalls are listed in the available NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 73,000 miles.
What do 2016 Ford Edge owners say about engine failures?
Owners describe sudden loss of power and accelerator response while driving, stalling at low speeds or intersections, and in some cases stalling accompanied by high oil consumption and smoke.
Did the engine problem cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area for the 2016 Edge shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

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.