general problems of the 2016 Ford Edge - part 2

108 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2016 Ford Edge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the 2016 Edge.

36 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2025

The contact owns a 2016 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 not 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 the failure.

37 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not 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.

38 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(r), the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

39 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway at 5 mph, the brake lines ruptured. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the rear brake hose replacement. The local dealer was contacted regarding a refund, which was declined due to the recall remedy not being available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

40 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2025

A recall was performed on 01-17-23 at roughly 54,000miles by krause Ford woodstock, GA – brake lines were replaced. The passenger rear rubber hose has already failed where the hose is crimped at the fitting by the steel hose that comes from the master cylinder. Driver almost crashed due to not being able to stop in a normal distance due to the pedal going to the floor and the brake system failing due to no fluid pressure to the brakes. This was yesterday around [xxx] ). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

41 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2025

This issue is one that was made a recall already as of recent, I had gotten my brake lines flushed and refilled and filled to correct amount and yet soon after or not to too long after I had the issue with breaking, I thought it was my brake pads but it indeed was not when I got home and the engine cooled down I checked the brake fluid reservoir and it had been almost empty, I added more and filled it again and since then it hasn’t been a problem again, but when it was a problem, I was going highway speeds when I then felt the car was off on the braking I was actually concerned if I was going to be able to stop in time especially when I was hitting the exit ramp. It no longer has been an issue since I refilled the reservoir but I don’t know if it’ll happen again or not and when and where I’ll be next time it happens. Since I now know it’s a recall and it wasn’t just a one off with just my car I am now reporting this.

42 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal felt spongy and depressed to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to stop and exit the vehicle. The contact then observed a puddle of fluid by the passenger’s side rear wheel well. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the passenger’s side rear flexible brake line had ruptured. The dealer replaced the brake line, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); and related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was 117,490.

43 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2025

Wife picking up grandkids from school called to say brake pedal had been going to the floor. Told her not to move it. As I pulled up behind the car noticed the r/r ground was wet. Master cylinder was low on fluid. Had towed to private shop. Diagnosed as r/r brake hose leaking. The hose wasn't damaged but was leaking where the fittings are attached to the hose. Shop said it's a manufacture's defect.

44 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

Rear passenger side brake line failure, leaked out brake fluid and brake pedal went to the floor during commute home. No accident.

45 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

The passenger side rear brake hose is leaking severely, causing soft breaks. Making it very difficult to stop. This happened suddenly and did not experience any issues prior to the hose starting to leak. It will be towed to Ford for inspection and repair. We had no warning lamps or messages prior to the hose leaking.

46 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

For the 3rd time in 9 years, my car's brakes stopped working. Submitted complaint to NHTSA back in 2020 the 2nd time it happened (the 1st time under warranty). In January 2025 left work to drive 17 miles home, only to find that the minute I drove into traffic my brakes weren't working again, straight to the floor! drove 20 minutes to nearest dealer in traffic with hazards on while consistently pulling the emergency brake - it was an awful experience! next day they say brake hoses were broken and fluid was everywhere! I heard one employee tell another, "what is going on with these cars and their brake hoses?" this time I had to pay over $1,000 to get it fixed. I'm warning everyone I know not to buy this car! my 3 experiences have been so horrid that it absolutely has made me realize that Ford is just not for me or my family!.

47 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2024

Rear brake hose busted while driving. No brake fluid lights came on.

48 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2024

Rear brake hose ruptured resulting in brake pedal going to the floor and reduced braking ability.

49 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

Faulty engine design leads to head gasket failure, engine misfire and stall. Engine stall can cause loss of vehicle motive and braking by loss of vacuum assisted braking. Dealer just completed service on this vehicle and reported the failure after completing repair on another defective part, the flexplate assembly. After completing repairs advised it likely has coolant intrusion issue. Did not inform customer about the TSB showing Ford determined the block is defective and should be replaced at customer cost. Ford has known about this issue since about 2011. These engines need to be recalled. Repair data available to mechanics and on popular video sites show that Fords updated block removes two water paths that interfere with head gasket seating on 2015 - 2019 Ford Edge 2. 0l ecoboost engines. This is a known manufacturer defect that puts owners and occupants in uneeded danger due to Ford's refusal to recall and rectify these engines. There are multiple reports of these engines failing for this issue with as few as 30,000 miles. This engine is also installed in multiple other Ford and Lincoln vehicles including focus, fusion, taurus, escape, Edge, mkz, mkc, and nautilus.

50 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2024

Back left break line suddenly ruptured causing immediate inability to use breaks. I was parked and went to apply the breaks before putting the vehicle into drive when I noticed the break pedal went to the floor. I slowly moved the vehicle to a parking place and the brake fluid light came on and I was hardly able to stop. There is a recall for the front break lines but not the back lines.

51 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop as intended, requiring a pumping action to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the front passenger side brake hose was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 86,000.

52 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2023

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 evidence of a brake fluid leak. The contact stated that the brake fluid may be leaking into the engine. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the failure several times; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that for two years, the dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign number: 20v469000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 22v413000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown.

53 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2023

Brakes failed and car rolled forward while stopped at a traffic light because of right rear brake line failure. This is the third brake line failure on this vehicle. The first two were left and right front hoses, which ended up being subject of a recall, but only after I had mine fail and repaired. To this date, Ford has refused to reimburse me for those repairs.

54 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2023

I have a warranty with jones junction kia. I couldn't take my truck anywhere else. The engine light kept coming on and going off. Well I got all the maintenance as needed however. I was told that when any Ford reaches almost 100000 miles that it's a defect that coolant leaks into the engine. Well I never heard such. Come to fine out? the adjusters had to tell the mechanics what was wrong because they couldn't understand what was happening with my truck. The adjusters said my engine needed to be replace because of several other Fords are habi g this same issue. They also repaired my brakes. Jones kia twice within a 2 month span. And the brake light came on and stayed on. If you need more details ols contact me.

55 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2023

My vehicle says parking brake limited function and it won't move.

56 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2023

In September/October of 2022 my passenger side right real break line ruptured. Not even a month later my front right brake line ruptured. Today my left rear brake line ruptured. All 3 times my pedal went to the floor, making it dangerously difficult to actually stop my car endangering my life and the lives of those around me on the road. No light has come on to indicate there's a problem with my braking system, any of the 3 times that this has occurred.

57 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2023

A 3nd flexible brake line blew out and I lost my brakes for the 3nd time on this vehicle. The first two lines that blew out were both left and right front. This 3rd one was in the rear and as a result I instructed my mechanic to replace both rear lines. Again and luckily no one was injured or crash occurred as a result of this failure which put my wife and I at a great risk. We were able to slowly and carefully bring the car to our mechanic immediately thus no tow was required. No police or first responders were needed. There was no indication of failure until the brake pedal went immediately all the way to the floor. This is my third filing report and the story is the same for the prior cases of 11512958 and 11512963.

58 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and turning into a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact applied an excessive amount of pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle stopped. The contact continued driving to the residence. After parking the vehicle, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to add brake fluid and became aware that the fluid level was not low. The contact noticed that the brake was still malfunctioning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and noticed and became aware that there was brake fluid underneath the rear of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer confirmed that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 20v469000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

59 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard as the brake fluid warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where the brake master cylinder, brake calipers, brake booster, and abs system were all replaced; however, the failure returned soon after each repair. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 20v469000 (service brakes, hydraulics); however, the repair failed to correct the brake issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

60 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2023

Started months ago on the highway, now in the streets too. Press the gas, car goes then suddenly loses power. Going at 60 mph on highway, car suddenly starts to go slow, and pressing the gas doesn't move the car not even a mile higher. Semi trucks begin to honk horns at you. Afraid now to take highway again. Soon as I exit highway, press the gas and the car doesn't want to shift, almost as if it gets stuck. Continue driving on street and when turning, the car doesn't want to go. Ford had it for 3 days but didn't find anything. Have read posts and found one person with same issue that said it's code 2111, having to do with the throttle. So many people with the same issue and no recalls. It's dangerous to drive on highway now.

61 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2022

Leaking brake hose left front.

62 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2022

Driving home after dropping my kids off to school slowing down for a red light, all of a sudden the brake pedal goes limp, car barely responds afterwards. . . I start pumping the pedal like crazy and yanking the e brake lever and barely stop before hitting someone. . . Car has been in the dealership (north central Ford in richardson, TX) 2 or 3 times since 2020; one for a transmission bushing recall I believe, and brake line was never mentioned. They showed each instance for service in their system to me on their monitor, and showed that it never appeared to the service techs for them to inform me of the recall. They said they didn't know why it wouldn't show up. Ford really dropped the ball here, the only thing that saved me was quick thinking on the e-brake.

63 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2022

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.

64 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2022

I just received this recall letter I’ve almost lost my life in this vehicle I need for someone to contact me as soon as possible 5857478052 I had two other passengers in the car with me at the time of the incident the brakes failed and the car spent out of control also the middle part we’re the gears are busted.

65 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal remained floored. The contact stated that the vehicle did not slow down as intended and the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the brake lines were replaced twice. The contact stated there was condensation underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake lines needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

66 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2022

The electronic emergency/parking brake has failed/malfunctioned. After searching online, I discovered that other people have the same issue. As I recall, at least one of the posters said that a Ford technician told them that the wiring harness was made too short and the wires rub on the frame and fray causing an electrical short which renders the emergency brake useless. This appears to be a manufacturer's defect, in my opinion.

67 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2022

My brakes began leaking. I noticed this when the pedal sank to the floor during a prolonged deceleration and I had to pump the brakes to successfully stop the car. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms appeared prior to the soft brake pedal. I took the vehicle to a local dealer (priority Ford in norfolk va, see invoice for phone and address), who diagnosed it as leaking rear brake lines and replaced two lines. My safety and the safety of others was certainly put at risk. The reason I knew how to recognize and respond to the brake leak was that it has happened to me before -- my 2016 Ford Edge had a front brake line fail earlier, prior to Ford issuing a safety recall for front brake line leaks. Now my rear brake lines have failed. . . I suspect it warrants a similar safety recall.

68 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2022

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v469000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

69 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2022

My parking brake, abs, and traction control (esc) warning lights all illuminate even when not engaged (parking brake states engaged even while driving. ) traction control (esc) on/off indicators illuminate opposite of engagement/unengagement (no correlation between. ) identical symptoms from NHTSA recall #16v733000. My car was manufactured right during that timeframe when my make/model/year were deemed loaded with improper abs/esc computer software. I brought it into Ford repeatedly and it was incorrectly diagnosed as a faulty e-brake switch, only to give me my vehicle back and e-brake could not be unengaged while they returned me the keys in the lot. They looked at it again and stated my abs module was broken causing my parking brake actuators to now be faulty resulting in my rear rotors to be worn down to unsafe driving levels. The best reason they could give me for a faulty abs module was "lightning strike. " I called Ford customer care and asked if my car was overlooked in this recall before sold to me and they originally said it was (told me it was manufactured in ontario,canada) but then called back to tell me it wasn't one of the vehicles affected. I am deafly afraid that my braking system will fail as I am driving.

70 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2022

5 days after front brake hose replacement due to rupture and subsequent replacement by petrus Ford in stuttgart, ar after finding out about recall, rear passenger side brake hose ruptured.



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