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2016 Ford Edge recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Edge. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EDGE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Edge, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V572000September 3, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V544000August 22, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V413000June 10, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
20V469000August 10, 2020Service Brakes
19V632000August 29, 2019Steering › Electric Power Assist System
17V123000February 27, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
16V733000October 12, 2016Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2025
Owner notification
January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V544000Manufacturer no. 25S87

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
September 17, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
499,129 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V544000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V413000Manufacturer no. 22S43

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA
June 10, 2022
Owner notification
October 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,925,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V413000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V469000Manufacturer no. 20S42

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
August 10, 2020
Owner notification
May 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
488,594 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety risk

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V469000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V632000Manufacturer no. 19S26

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
116,160 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Edge
June 25, 2014 – June 26, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V632000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V123000Manufacturer no. 17C02

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
February 27, 2017
Owner notification
June 16, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,531 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Edge
October 8, 2015 – February 15, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V123000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V733000Manufacturer no. 16C14

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
October 12, 2016
Owner notification
November 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
53 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Edge
February 9, 2015 – August 12, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
EDGE

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Defect summary

Ford 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."

Safety risk

If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V733000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 4, 2025.