2016 Ford Edge Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 86 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Ford Edge, about 9% of its 912 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 62,750 miles. A related recall (22V413000) covers a shifter cable bushing that can disintegrate and disconnect from the transmission.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 86
- 9% of 912
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 62,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, often accompanied by the wrench warning light and hill climb assist message.
- Vehicle drops to idle or crawls at very low speed after the accelerator pedal stops responding, sometimes at highway speed.
- Engine stalls or shuts down completely while in motion, then restarts on its own or after the engine stop button is pressed.
- Shifter cable bushing disintegrates or snaps, matching the issue named in Ford recall 22V413000.
- A booming sound followed by smoke and flames from the engine compartment was reported in one case involving fire.
When 2016 Ford Edge transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2016, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 22V413000Jun 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain2,925,968 vehicles
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2016 Ford Edge?
- NHTSA records 86 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Edge, which is about 9% of the 912 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Edge transmission?
- Yes. Recall 22V413000, reported June 10, 2022, covers a shifter cable bushing that attaches to the transmission and can fail; dealers replace the bushing and add a protective cap free of charge.
- At what mileage do these transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,750 miles.
- Are the power loss complaints dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Edge includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury, and owners describe sudden loss of acceleration in traffic.