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2016 Ford Edge Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, 4% of its 912 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls listed, and reported failures median at 38,924 mileage.

Structure & Body complaints
34
4% of 912
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
38,925 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Rear panoramic moonroof or rear window glass spontaneously cracks or shatters with no impact, sometimes while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied.
  • Power liftgate closes with too much force and has pinned an owner, or requires excessive resistance to reverse when closing on an obstruction.
  • Driver's door latch misaligns or fails, triggering a false 'door ajar' warning chime even though the door is closed.
  • A parked, unattended vehicle caught fire in the rear passenger tire well area with no apparent external cause.
  • Owners report body panel and seal defects present from the factory, including a bumper hole and water intrusion into brake light housings.

When 2016 Ford Edge body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2016, latest Jan 5, 2026.

2016 Ford Edge structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2016Nov 2017Dec 2018Sep 2019Jun 2020Mar 2024Feb 2025Jan 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Jan 2026; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Edge model year

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

  1. 201025 (4%)
  2. 2011356 (20%)
  3. 2012209 (18%)
  4. 2013379 (16%)
  5. 201435 (9%)
  6. 201561 (8%)
  7. 201634 (4%)
  8. 201730 (2%)
  9. 201825 (3%)
  10. 201911 (1%)
  11. 20207 (2%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20229 (7%)
  14. 20233 (14%)
  15. 20247 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, which is 4% of the 912 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Ford Edge?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2016 Ford Edge.
What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2016 Ford Edge?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Ford Edge is 38,924.5 miles.
Have Structure & Body complaints caused crashes or fires on the 2016 Ford Edge?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area and year shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries among the reported complaints.
Is the 2016 Ford Edge better or worse than other years for Structure & Body complaints?
The 2016 Edge's 4% share is lower than years like 2011 (20%) and 2013 (16%), but similar to nearby years 2015 (8%) and 2017 (2%).

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.