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.
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.
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%).