2016 Ford Edge transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V413000Jun 10, 20222,925,968 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) · 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026SCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On September 23, 2026, while driving my 2016 Ford Edge SEL with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine temperature began rising into the overheating range. The temperature fluctuated while the vehicle was moving and returned closer to normal when stopped. I checked the coolant and found it very low. Approximately 3/4 gallon of coolant was added. After driving approximately 20 miles, the temperature gauge remained normal. By September 25, the coolant reservoir was again nearly…

   NHTSA complaint #11768214 · source
2. Filed Sep 25, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   Coolant intrusion in the engine, problem confirmed by dealer, engine has been replaced, engine manufactured in ford's cleveland plant

   NHTSA complaint #11766895 · source
3. Filed Jul 13, 2026104,000 miOHTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with bearing failure. The contact was informed that the bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter and transmission…

   NHTSA complaint #11750103 · source
4. Filed Apr 26, 2026KYFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   While I was driving my car stopped accelerating on busy [XXX] . It was myself my son his girlfriend who is pregnant and her [XXX] son no indication there was a problem just heard a some kind of noise and it loses speed when try to accelerate it wouldn’t we where able to turn in to a gas station. I then cut the car off and when I tried to restart it the car wouldn’t start a week prior to this a wench did pop up on my dashboard when I looked in the manual it said that I need…

   NHTSA complaint #11733889 · source
5. Filed Apr 10, 202698,000 miALTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed shifter cable bushing. The contact was informed that the shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The repair was performed under…

   NHTSA complaint #11730435 · source
6. Filed Apr 1, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle developed a rattle at idle and noise from the transmission bell housing area. Lafayette Ford in North Carolina has confirmed the issue is caused by a cracked flexplate, which is a known defect covered under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12.

   NHTSA complaint #11728548 · source
7. Filed Jan 12, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   taking off from a stop, turning at slow speeds, taking off into a turn when the power is transferred to the rear axel the entire rear end of the vehicle shakes, shutters, judders, pops, chunks until power stops going to rear drive. (AWD). Ford dealership performed and charged me several services that did not fix the problem. I have now taken it to a another shop. The tech has mentioned that he found a service bulletin for this problem. I have searched but have not found the…

   NHTSA complaint #11710431 · source
8. Filed Oct 21, 2025WAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This is a follow-up to my previous NHTSA complaint （11689215.）regarding the flexplate failure on my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ). This is a follow-up to my previous NHTSA complaint regarding the flexplate failure on my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN [XXX] ). Ford opened case XXX but closed it without any resolution, even though my vehicle remains undrivable. A new case CXH-XXX 1 was later created under Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 for the same defect. My car is still at…

   NHTSA complaint #11694824 · source
9. Filed Oct 17, 2025OREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Engine coolant issue, known problem for this model year of ford edge. Total engine failure at less than 60k miles. Engine light would come on and go off. Mild hesitation at start up. Went to leave one day and found vehicle would no longer start. Towed away and diagnosed with complete engine failure and coolant intrusion. Called Ford and was informed that while there was a service bulletin that directly acknowledged that these faulty engines are UNSAFE AS IS, they are not…

   NHTSA complaint #11694141 · source
10. Filed Oct 10, 2025TXBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact noticed that the brake pedal was extremely spongy. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that because of the failure, the contact had to drive the vehicle below the speed limit. The contact stated that the brake fluid reservoir was continuously refilled; however, there was no…

    NHTSA complaint #11692505 · source
11. Filed Oct 6, 2025MITransmission & Drivetrain

    On September 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, I was driving my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ) Southbound on Red Arrow Highway near [XXX] , returning home from work. Without any warning lights or prior symptoms, the vehicle suddenly lost all ability to provide power, even though the engine continued running. The transmission stopped engaging gears, and the vehicle began making grinding noises while rocking back and forth violently. The posted speed limit on this section of…

    NHTSA complaint #11691758 · source
12. Filed Sep 25, 2025ILEngineTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

    The coolant is leaking into the engine area. Causing repeated coil failures and misfire and i assume damage to engine. I believe engine block needs to repaired or replaced. Also, during both dry and especially slippery/wet conditions... my vehicle is veering to both sides on its own while driving .my hands are on wheel going straight and it just drifts, slips and slides. Afraid I'm going to crash. No warning lights. Might be esc and or abs systems. It seems these are known…

    NHTSA complaint #11689618 · source

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