2016 Ford Edge service brakes problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Ford Edge — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“RE: Safety Recall MFG No. 25S87, NHTSA No. 25V544, 08/25/2025 Rear Brake Lines - Potential Failure. It has been OVER ONE YEAR and my car has not been repaired due to lack of parts. This is unacceptable - This Safety Recall is NOT being addressed in a timely manner.”
filed Sep 5, 2026
“While driving my 2016 Ford Edge Titanium, I felt a sudden popping sensation while applying the brakes and the brake pedal immediately went to the floor, resulting in major loss of braking ability. I was able to slowly and carefully get the vehicle parked before completely losing stopping ability…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025
- Front brake hoses may rupture prematurelyCampaign 20V469000 · Aug 10, 2020
Service Brakes problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Edge | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Edge | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Edge | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 Edge | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 Edge | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 Edge | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 Edge | 124 | 9% |
| 2015 Edge | 77 | 11% |
| 2014 Edge | 57 | 15% |
| 2013 Edge | 529 | 22% |
| 2012 Edge | 247 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Edge
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.