2015 Ford Edge brakes problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

122 owners have reported brakes problems with the 2015 Ford Edge, 27% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 100,000 mi.

Brakes complaints
122
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Related recalls
3
Median mileage
100,000 mi

Specific components reported

Brakes covers: Service brakes (hydraulic, electric, air), ABS and parking brake.

ComponentComplaints
Service brakes, hydraulic75
Service brakes66
Parking brake1
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1

Brakes complaints across Ford Edge years

172007108200965180201110641220135312220151412022017321320198520212320231
Brakes complaints by model year. The 2015 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k10k–30k830k–60k1760k–100k19100k–150k7150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 25V544000Aug 22, 2025499,129 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

  • Recall 20V469000Aug 10, 2020488,594 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

    Risk: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

  • Recall 16V733000Oct 12, 201653 vehicles
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk: If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.

What owners say

  1. Filed Sep 17, 2026FLBrakes
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
    NHTSA complaint #11765029 · source
  2. Filed Sep 12, 2026MABrakesElectrical SystemEngine
    My 2015 Ford Edge Titanium (VIN provided) suffered a catastrophic engine failure at 85,475 miles requiring a Ford long block replacement. After driving only 53,000 miles on the new corporate engine component, the vehicle began shaking violently and suffered a sudden, dangerous loss of power while driving, rendering it completely inoperable (it is sitting in my driveway unable to be driven). The vehicle threw critical fault codes P050B (Cold Start Ignition Timing) and P061B…
    NHTSA complaint #11763847 · source
  3. Filed Sep 1, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the rear-view camera became darkened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The vehicle was…
    NHTSA complaint #11761371 · source
  4. Filed Jun 3, 202683,000 miNJBrakes
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact recieved notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while waiting for a community get to open, and the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal floored and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was carefully taken to the residence via back roads and parked. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake hose would be the only…
    NHTSA complaint #11741764 · source
  5. Filed May 28, 2026UTBrakes
    The contact owns a 20115 Ford Edge. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, however the contact was informed that the parts would be available September 2026. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe because of the unrepaired recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was used for daily transportation, and the vehicle was…
    NHTSA complaint #11740718 · source
  6. Filed May 26, 2026FLBrakes
    The contact owns a .2015 Ford Edge The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic);however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was/was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid./The VIN was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11740193 · source
  7. Filed May 19, 2026130,000 miTNBrakes
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ( ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11738799 · source
  8. Filed May 14, 2026CABrakes
    Ford states that the replacement parts are not available and that FORDMOCO parts can only be used and only FORDMOCO parts will be used in correcting the recall by the local Ford service dept. OEM Aftermarket replacement parts are in stock at my local Autozone store. I am not going to take a chance having a brake system failure and accident while I wait for Ford to obtain the brake lines and schedule their replacement, which they said would not be any sooner than September…
    NHTSA complaint #11737910 · source
  9. Filed May 11, 2026KSBrakes
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) 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 repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11737118 · source
  10. Filed May 7, 2026ALBrakes
    About 6 months ago the emergency brake indicator went off and I was able to turn it off due to I don’t use it but it continued and my brakes got soft and to a point of not being able to operate the car
    NHTSA complaint #11736369 · source
  11. Filed Apr 23, 2026CTBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention), 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that vehicle owners would be notified once parts became available. The vehicle was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11733301 · source
  12. Filed Apr 23, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    See attached document for complaint. I received notice back in September of 2025 of the two recalls noted above. I have not received notice that the parts are available. I have called my dealer, Huntington Beach Ford and first they said they had the parts for recall 25V572. I took my car in and later in the day was told they do not have the parts. In the meantime, they tried to upsell me on service issues not related to the recall. I have been a loyal customer of both Ford…
    NHTSA complaint #11733205 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology