2016 Ford Edge vs 2018 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Edge | 2018 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 910 | 817 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 208 | 142 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 320 | 443 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 89 | 174 |
| Power Train | 86 | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 99 | 21 |
| Steering | 102 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 76 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 36 |
| Back Over Prevention | 29 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 177 | 317 |
| Overheating | 118 | 186 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 100 | 172 |
| Stalling | 55 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 49 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 23 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 18 | 0 |
2016 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.