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2015 Ford Edge: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationAn average Edge year.
726 owner complaints, most about engine. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Edge?The 2015 Ford Edge has 726 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes. Owners most often flag torque converter clutch lockup issues and related codes.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Edge years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Edge?
Across the 18 Edge model years we track, complaint volume runs from 22 (2023) to 2,443 (2013). With 726 complaints, the 2015 Edge sits about the same as the model's median of 766.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Edge
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 19V632000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 16V733000Ford 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."
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 15V250000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
service brakes
Campaign 20V469000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
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power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 22V413000Ford 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 25V544000Ford 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.
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V572000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What owners report on the 2nd generation Edge
Owner sentiment for the 2015-2023 Edge is broadly positive, with many describing it as a reliable, comfortable, and good-riding midsize SUV that mostly needs routine maintenance.
- Very frequentTransmission failure or shuddering, including 8-speed units in 2019 and later
- RecurrentTorque converter clutch lockup issues and related codes
- RecurrentPTU fluid degradation requiring service
- RecurrentSeat comfort and lower back pain, particularly Titanium leather seats
- RecurrentSync/infotainment update and boot problems
Owner insights for the 2nd generation Edge. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Edge listings typically run $16,805–$28,595 across 2012 to 2024 model years.
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