2016 Ford Edge Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 102 steering complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, 11% of that year's 912 total complaints. The failures include 4 crashes and 4 injuries, at a median 21,700 miles, and one related recall (19V632000) covering steering gear motor bolts.
- Steering complaints
- 102
- 11% of 912
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 21,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report an "adaptive steering fault - service required" warning appearing suddenly, followed by the steering wheel becoming misaligned with the front wheels.
- Some describe the steering wheel turning to an angle, such as 45 degrees or a quarter turn, while the vehicle continues driving straight.
- Several report the steering becoming extremely light or momentarily disconnected from the wheels while driving.
- One owner describes a grinding noise from the steering column along with the adaptive steering error.
- Owners report losing control at highway speeds, in one case striking a tree and in another striking guard rails, with steering described as unresponsive.
- Some report dealers clearing the fault code or replacing the steering wheel without resolving a recurring issue.
When 2016 Ford Edge steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 10, 2016, latest Nov 2, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge
- 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.
Steering 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 steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA lists 102 steering complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, which is 11% of the 912 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall 19V632000 covers the steering gear motor bolts on certain 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles; Ford's remedy is to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2016 Edge?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Edge is 21,700 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few thousand miles.
- Have steering problems on the 2016 Edge led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 4 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2016 Ford Edge, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2016 Edge compare to other Edge model years for steering complaints?
- The 2016 Edge has by far the highest steering complaint share of any model year, at 11%, compared to 6% in 2015 and 2% or less in most other years.