2016 Ford Edge body problems

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · Body · WI

- door hinge failure - hinge assembly intact but the weld area failed and tore the base from the door structure - door wont close or open properly - not as of yet no warning lamps just a non functional door. the failure is identical to the linked complaint [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 22, 2025 · Body · 162,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the windshield was cracked. The contact bought the vehicle and, after a while, contacted Safelite to replace the windshield. The Safelite employee removed the interior and exterior brackets on the windshield and placed a black tarp on the top part of the windshield. Most recently, the contact stated that after a rainstorm, water leaked inside the vehicle from the A-pillar. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. 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 failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · Body · 161,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound was like a metal-on-metal grinding sound. The sound was very loud, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence and called a mobile mechanic to diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic advised the contact that the motor mount bolts on the passenger’s side had sheared off, and the engine had slipped out of position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Body · 52,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated there was a loud clunking sound while opening the front driver's side door. The vehicle was taken to the local body shop to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the front driver's door interior spot weld had become unsecured, and the door needed to be re-attached and re-welded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Airbags, Body · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Head on collison. Air bags did not deploy. Car was totaled.

Filed Nov 26, 2024 · Body, Driver assistance · KS

I woke up one day and this is what my door looked like and it shattered my window when I rolled it down. this is the front left drivers door

Filed May 2, 2024 · Body, Electrical · 179,000 miles · WI · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to sort groceries in the trunk of the vehicle, the tailgate suddenly fell, struck her back, and pushed her forward while the tailgate kept closing. After several attempts, the contact’s caregiver was able to stop the tailgate from lowering and crushing her. As a result, the contact sustained injuries on her left arm and in the back, near the ribs. Medical attention was not sought. The local dealer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Body, Visibility · VA

Sunroof is cracked, concerned about it flying out and hitting another car.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Body, Engine · 155,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally while being started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly started to shake and vibrate and while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that that the failure was due to a cracked flex plate and that the flex plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed of an Extended Coverage for the failure, but the vehicle had exceeded the mileage. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Body · 92,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated she experienced failure with the trunk and key fob on several occasions. The contact stated that the trunk failed to open while using the key fob or when attempting to use the trunk button that inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the trunk was locked and was unable to be opened. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to unlock the trunk. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and that the automatic closing feature failed to operate as needed. The contact was able to manually close the trunk. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the trunk shocks and the motor needed to be replaced. The contact was provided a cost for the repair but decided to take vehicle to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.