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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2016 Edge is starting to show a similar trend to the prior model year of the engine stalling while driving, which owners report is typically caused by low-mileage problems with the throttle body. This is typically considered a safety defect.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,751 miles

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2016 Ford Edge drivetrain problems

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2016 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #46

Aug 252023

Edge

  • miles

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

The flexplate failed and the vehicle was not drivable. We were told if this had happened while on the road it would have stalled the vehicle and could have caused an accident. This is an issue that Ford is well aware of but only goes half way in trying to fix. Ford will cover the cost to replace the flexplate but only if it has failed and the vehicle is under 100k miles. If the vehicle is over that but under 120k they will cover 50% of the cost. We received a notice and had the vehicle inspected, at the time it was under 100k miles and they found no issue with it. Now it's just over 121K and the flexplate fails. We were told even if it's one mile over 120k miles they are not responsible for it. Now we have learned the failed flexplate has damaged the torque convertor and the transmission fluid pump and those will also have to be replaced. If the flexplate is not replaced just as Ford recommends it can fail again sooner than later. This seems a serious engineering and safety flaw, especially on a vehicle that is not even 7 years old.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #45

Jul 202023

Edge

  • miles
I own a 2016 Ford Edge Titanium eco-boost. Needless to say I paid a pretty penny for it. I have had it to the Ford Dealer 3 times for recalls. There is only 68,500 miles on it. Took it in to a quick lube to get an oil change they checked the transmission fluid and said it was black and needed to be changed. (no extended warranty, it was way to expensive). I called my local mechanic to make sure that was all it needed. He isn't equiped to check the transmission. Told me to contact Ford. Ford service told me it would be $140 just to look at it and then what ever it costs for repairs after the diagnostic. I don't understand why the transmission fluid is black and why with so few miles on it the trans is screwed up. And Ford makes sure you have to take it back to them to get it repaired and charge an outrageous amount. Symptoms are:. It won't accelerate, doesn't shift into gear, slips out of gear. I feel this a manufacture default and Ford should take care of it.

- Atlanta, MI, USA

problem #44

Sep 142023

Edge

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into drive(D), the transmission failed to respond as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #43

Sep 052023

Edge

  • miles

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

Our Ford Edge is leaking coolant into the engine. We have been told by the dealership that it will require an entirely new engine for $8,000. This vehicle only has 72,000 miles on it. We have done internet searches and found that many, many Ford Edge owners have experienced the same problem. Ford needs to be held to account, issue a recall, and reimburse owners who have suffered financial hardship due to an obvious design flaw.

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #42

Nov 012022

Edge

  • miles
Coolant is leaking into the engine causing check engine light showing misfiring in #3, loss of coolant, heater to not warm up. It is available for inspection currently until we are able to replace the long block of the engine. Ford has an ongoing law suit over this Ecoboost engine coolant issue of which they are doing nothing to help repair the issue. The local Ford Dealership has confirmed the leak. It has not been inspected by police or insurance. We have been told not to drive the car due to chance of it catching fire or ruining the engine if coolant runs out.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #41

May 212023

Edge

  • miles
My car has 66,000 miles on it. It was bought on 9-10-2016 brand new. On 5/21/23 my car would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic who diagnosed coolant intrusion in cylinder 2. I had it towed to the dealer after Ford confirmed it would be covered under TSB 19-2346 on 5-26-23. This Tsb-19-2346 affects thousands of cars, with the early ecoboost engines. The cars are suddenly catching on fire or seizing while being driven!!!! I had it towed to Ford who told me the Transmission was bad and it would be covered under Ford's #22N12 bulletin on 5-30-23. I was shocked the transmission was also bad! I than asked the dealer what about the motor" It's seized as I told you 4 days earlier due to coolant intrusion" The mechanic will check that also, I will call Ford again, re the motor. 2 days later, after I called the dealer, he verified the cylinder intrusion in #2. He informed me that it would not be covered! Now their giving me the run around re tsb 19-2346 bulletin. Which never was sent to any of the owners, of these dangerous cars! The Dealer is putting together a parts list, the cost is around 7,000! My car has been serviced at the recommended schedule. Ford's quality has gone from safe, to dangerous, unreliable and defective! I found both Tsb on the engine and transmission online. Along with hundreds of thousands of other affected consumers! This is unacceptable & unexcusable! Safety 1st is apparently now LAST With FORD!!! I will never buy another FORD! Ford knows about the ecoboost engines suddenly, starting on fire or seizing while being driven and is doing nothing about, these DANGEROUS CARS!!!

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #40

Apr 282023

Edge

  • 127,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH the vehicle started to rattle and vibrate in the front end. The contact stated the vehicle started losing motive power and there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she shifted the vehicle to "Sport (S)" mode and the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned the vehicle off and on. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally until accelerating to 40 MPH, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer operable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the phone APP alerted her to Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 22N12 -?" (Transmission Bellhousing area flex plate cracks - Power Train). The contact called a dealer who informed her that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #39

Apr 122023

Edge

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, she had notified the dealer that she had lightly tapped the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle quickly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extra pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the contact lightly struck the bumper of another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in The Customer Satisfaction Program for 22N12 and NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that on another occasion after refueling the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel gauge reading failed to display correctly. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #38

Jan 282023

Edge

  • miles
Rear differential started making a loud grinding noise, needs a complete new rear axle, $1750. plus labor.

- Onsted, MI, USA

problem #37

Jan 062023

Edge

  • miles
I have had several instances where I am driving thru the city just fine but when I go to accelerate and merge into traffic my car will not go past 35. all the lights come on and I basically have to coast to the side of the road. Every time this has happened, by the time I get my car to the dealership it is driving fine, the lights turn off and no codes are displaying. They have said it was probably gas or something since there were no codes. My husband and I use the same gas and his car is fine. it is just my Edge. It is like my car goes into limp mode for no reason and I have to turn the engine off and back on, put it in reverse and then drive in order to even go again.

- Independence , MO, USA

problem #36

Jan 032023

Edge

  • 87,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated after parking the vehicle she continued to smell the abnormal odor outside of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving the vehicle to the local dealer, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to the local dealer and was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

- Salem, OH, USA

problem #35

Nov 212022

Edge

  • miles
The PTU is leaking it-€™s a known defect a known problem but they say my vin number doesn-€™t even qualify for customer satisfaction program?? I don-€™t understand it-€™s almost 7 years old but only 77k est miles on it. It is not as if I have drove this thing to the ground. I would like my vin number added or this problem added to a recall or something that would waist loyal customers for this issue.

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #34

Nov 142022

Edge

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter seized and failed to shift out of park(P) with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #33

Oct 052022

Edge

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving 50 mph, she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission shift bushing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but while leaving the dealer, the contact continued to experience the failure. The contact drove back to the dealer and made them aware of the failure again. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #32

Jul 182022

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and several unknown dealers were contacted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elgin, SC, USA

problem #31

Mar 182022

Edge

  • 110,336 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the passenger-€™s side front wheel. Additionally, the vehicle was stalling while attempting to accelerate. The check engine and power train warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed with a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 110,336.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Jun 272022

Edge

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact observed the vehicle and discovered that the flex plate was fractured. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #29

Jun 302021

Edge

  • miles
On June 30, 2021 I and my husband just arrived home. My husband had been hospitalized 10 days and was still very weak. I was bringing him home and once I was in the driveway I put the car in park and got out and went to him on the passenger side to help him out. I took him inside and got him settled. When I returned outside to retrieve items from the vehicle, I reached in on the driver side to push the start button to turn off the engine. Immediately the vehicle started rolling and I was knocked down by the door and drug 20-30 feet. The front driver tire ran over my hand and continued to roll into the yard of the house across the street. the neighbor called for an ambulance and I was taken to the hospital. I was treated for road rash and released. I was thankful to be alive under the circumstances but was still concerned for my husband and had no idea why the car rolled. As far as my safety I feel that this could have killed me and or possibly the small child that lives next door had he been out on his tricycle as he often is outside playing. I have not had the vehicle inspected because I thought maybe I had somehow done something to cause it to roll but I know I did not. I am assuming that this recall # 22S43 is likely the reason. I was made aware of this issue with certain years and models by a family member. I did not get any type of warning. I am enclosing pictues where I was injured. Prior to the accident, I had full use of my hands but I still have limited use with my right hand as the two middle fingers are often inflamed and a surgeon later confirmed they had been broken but I was not told at the time of the accident. Possibly because they were so swollen. My hand hurts all of the time and a hand surgeon said he would have to rebreak the fingers to repair the damage.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #28

Jun 172022

Edge

  • miles
Flex plate is broken in several places. This cannot happen on a normal wear part, cars with well over 250k miles do not have flex plate/ flywheel issues.

- Allendale, MI, USA

problem #27

Apr 082022

Edge

  • miles
The power transfer unit cracked. It will cost $2200 plus the cost of the tow truck and a rental car for 7 days. We got very lucky that my son was driving at a low speed and was able to stop. This failure could-€™ve caused a major accident and resulted in his death had it happened just a few minutes earlier.

- Evergreen, CO, USA

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