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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Ford Edge has a trend of the engine dying while driving, which is typically considered a safety issue.

Owners report the stalling while driving problem is caused by the throttle body needing replacement. The problem typically occurs at low mileage & so the issue has been covered under warranty -- although by now, the 2015 Edge is generally past the full warranty period.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,680 miles

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2015 Ford Edge engine problems

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2015 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #98

Jan 072021

Edge

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed substance in garage coming from truck that was oily. Brought to my service center and it was concluded that there is an oil leak from the engine oil pan rtv seal. Apparently this is due to a lack of rtv adhesion. How is this not a recall? this is a major repair and expensive at that. I just want to understand more as this affects more than just my model and year Ford vehicle.

- Highland Mills, NY, USA

problem #97

Dec 082019

Edge

  • 71,000 miles
I bought this car at 58K, in 2019 I took it into Ford when a check engine light came up. Ford told me it was coolant intrusion in the cylinder and it would be a 7K repair.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #96

Jan 012021

Edge

  • miles
It is making a loud diesel noise on idle or less than 10 miles per he. When going faster the noice goes away it is doing this all the time

- London, KY, USA

problem #95

Nov 272020

Edge

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Coolant was low on 11.27.2020 only noted due to loss of heat in cabin. On 12.10.2020 coolant heat did not work again checked coolant low again took to dealer determined "coolant intrusion into engine cylinder 3" estemated repair cost 8K dollars

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #94

Nov 212020

Edge

  • 85,000 miles
I have what appears to be a coolant leak with any warning whatsoever I purchased the car used (one owner) 3 months ago

- Bowersville, GA, USA

problem #93

Oct 132020

Edge

  • 100,000 miles
The flex plate/flywheel has now failed for the 3rd time in less than 2 years. This is confirmed by an authorized Ford dealership and still has no recall on this part that is clearly a manufacturer defect. The damaged flex plate has caused my 2015 Ford Edge to have a terrible rattling noise and causes concern for safety if this part where to break apart while driving causing the wheels or motor to lock up while in motion. Issue began while city driving

- Fairfield, PA, USA

problem #92

Apr 032020

Edge

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2015 Ford Edge has had the engine light turn on and off since April. After finding out that there is a misfire in the 4th cylinder, we replaced the spark pugs and the problem seemed to go away. However, about a month later, the engine light was back on and the car was have difficulty on cold start. Took in to Ford and was told coolant is leaking into the 4th cylinder and the only fix would be to replace the entire engine.

- Rancho Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #91

Jul 272020

Edge

  • 100,984 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate while at a complete stop without warning. He also stated that the vehicle would vibrate upon turning on the air conditioning. The contact took the vehicle to rockwall Ford (990 E interstate 30, rockwall, tx 75087) where he was informed that the flex plate fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. Since filing the claim, no further assistance was offered. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 100,984.

- Heartland, TX, USA

problem #90

May 302020

Edge 4-cyl

  • 52,800 miles
Flexplate cracked. Only 53,000 miles and requires a new short block engine replacement. The flexplate is noted to be a defective part from Ford. This should not happen on a vehicle with only 53,000 miles. The crankshaft, pistons, flexplate, torque converter and many more parts all have to be replaced on my vehicle. This issue could result in serious crash or even death.

- Medina, TN, USA

problem #89

Jun 092020

Edge 6-cyl

  • 16,500 miles
My 2015 Ford Edge has only 16,500 miles on it as I only use it on occasion. This week the powertrain symbol came on and a few minutes later the check engine light came on!! I was driving on the freeway when this occurred.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #88

Jun 032020

Edge 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light kept coming on and then turning off. Had car inspected and there was a misfire in cylinder 3. after further inspection, there is coolant leaking into the 3rd cylinder. The only fix is to replace the engine.

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #87

Jun 042020

Edge 4-cyl

  • 52,000 miles
The Ford Edge has a cracked flexplate and emits a rattling noise and Ford will not address the problem. A cracked flexplate should not happen, let alone at 50K. The vehicle now sounds like a diesel and puts the driver and others at risk. Should the flexplate fail, the resulting damages and injuries could be deadly. This happens are startup and when slowing down.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #86

Mar 182020

Edge

  • 66,000 miles
I was driving during my normal routine, from picking up my baby at daycare to go home when a rattle noise suddenly started. It was not too loud in the beginning, but as I approached the house, the noise started getting louder and louder mostly when idling at stop signs or red lights, for example. The 2015 Ford Edge AWD 2.0 L ecoboost is 4.5 years old and has 66,000 miles. The day after, I took the car to a Ford dealership and was told that the flex plate was broken and so is pretty much everything that is attached to it including the crankshaft, torque converter, and fluid pump and that I would need to replace the whole engine. Ford provided me a case number, but no further assistance since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. The car is currently at the authorized dealership. I was quoted $7,300 to fix the vehicle. A problem with a flex plate can be very dangerous as I'm understanding that they transmit the power from your engine to the transmission. I could have lost my ability to control the vehicle's power. A bad flex plate could potentially cause a loss of power to the wheels and result in an accident. In addition, the flex plate broke the crank shaft and torque converter, which also prevents the engine to function properly. My vehicle is less than 5 years old and this has happened already with it. I'm fortunate to have not suffered an accident because of this.

- West Fargo, ND, USA

problem #85

Feb 082020

Edge

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormally loud sound emanated from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the flex plate on the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Corwin Ford tri cities located at (1225 N auto plex way, pasco, wa 99301, (888) 379-9774, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- Pomeroy, WA, USA

problem #84

Feb 012018

Edge

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. While the vehicle was idling, a rattling and knocking noise was present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to all star family Ford (13301 interstate 27, amarillo, tx 79119) where it was diagnosed that the engine flex plate was cracked. The flex plate was replaced, but the failure recurred approximately 18 months later. The manufacturer provided case number: 24397434. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Canyon, TX, USA

problem #83

Aug 202019

Edge

  • 28,289 miles
I started my car and turned on to a busy street. My car then slowed to an almost immediate stop. I received an error message stating hill assist unavailable (I wasn't on a hill at all), then a wrench light appeared along with an engine light and airbag light turned on as well. I was unable to accelerate when pushing the petal. Meanwhile there is traffic behind me forced to move around my vehicle almost causing serious accidents.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #82

Jul 152019

Edge

  • 48,000 miles
My vehicle lost power while driving down the highway at 70mph. We had just left a scenic overview where the car had been shut off. Accelerated up a hill and drove for a few more miles on flat, straight roadway and the dash went black. The cruise control was on but not in use. Lost all power, however steering was responsive and brakes worked.. day temp ~85 degrees. Vehicle miles=48000. Steered to shoulder, put car in park and hit the ignition button. The car restarted. Called my local Ford dealership and was told that cars are so computerized now that they need to be rebooted occasionally and to call back of it continues to happen. Per cargurus site this has been an ongoing problem since 2009. Most consumers citing a defective throttle bottle assembly. What's it going to take to get this on a recall? this is a major defect. I am afraid to drive my vehicle. Zero confidence.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #81

Jun 292019

Edge

  • 26,500 miles
When pulling into a parking space in a parking lot, I stepped on the brake and the engine surged and speeded ahead hitting a building where the air bags deployed.

- Burlington, IA, USA

problem #80

Jan 062018

Edge

  • 42,000 miles
After driving the car under normal conditions for the first 40K miles it started to make rattling noises. Took it to the dealer and it had a broken flywheel. 18K miles later it has another broken flywheel

- Eagle, CO, USA

problem #79

Feb 012018

Edge

  • 105,328 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. While operating the vehicle, a rattling noise was heard from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the flex plate was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately 40,000 miles later. Tallassee Ford (1618 gilmer ave, tallasee, al) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,328.

- Tallassee, AL, USA

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