2016 Ford Edge: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Brakes, Locks · 111,000 miles · NM · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH in the rain, the brake pedal was applied however, there was a delay in responding, and crashed into a Subaru Forester. There was an abnormal squeaking and squealing sound detected. The vehicle was drivable. While approaching a stoplight, there was an abnormal squealing noise, and there was an increase in stopping distance. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a sprained neck, and medical attention was provided. There was no reported fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a brake center where it was determined there was an ABS failure related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were not available. The hood was unable to be opened. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2025 · Transmission · MI

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, I was driving my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ) Southbound on Red Arrow Highway near [XXX] , returning home from work. Without any warning lights or prior symptoms, the vehicle suddenly lost all ability to provide power, even though the engine continued running. The transmission stopped engaging gears, and the vehicle began making grinding noises while rocking back and forth violently. The posted speed limit on this section of road is 45 MPH, and there were several vehicles traveling behind me. The sudden loss of propulsion created an immediate traffic hazard, forcing me to pull over onto a very narrow shoulder, putting myself and others at risk. After coming to a stop, the vehicle could not shift into drive or reverse and had to be towed. The failure was diagnosed by Pro Transmission in Benton Harbor, MI, which confirmed a complete transmission failure. The odometer reading at the time was approximately 154,000 miles. Ford Motor Company has acknowledged transmission issues in this model and year through a Customer Satisfaction Program, but coverage is limited to vehicles under 10 years old and below a specific mileage threshold. My vehicle qualifies by age but exceeds the mileage limit, even though the transmission failure occurred suddenly and prematurely. This vehicle has also been subject to multiple recalls, including one for engine coolant leaks and two new ones (for the backup camera and brake line leaks). These repeated failures raise broader safety and reliability concerns. The sudden transmission failure at well driving posed a serious safety hazard and nearly caused an accident. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate Ford’s known transmission defect in the 2016 Ford Edge and consider whether the existing Customer Satisfaction Program should be expanded to include higher-mileage vehicles experiencing the same issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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 Jul 7, 2025 · Transmission · MI

The transfer case on my 2016 Ford Edge Titanium AWD cracked and failed at approximately 76,000 miles. For months prior, the vehicle showed warning signs including a strong burning smell inside the cabin, jerky movement while reversing, and rubbing or grinding noises during low-speed turns. I sought help multiple times, but the issue was not diagnosed despite repeated service visits. Eventually, the vehicle was taken to another repair facility where, during a test drive, the transfer case fully cracked while the mechanic was driving. According to the technician, the vehicle began smoking and was no longer safe to operate, and he immediately turned around to avoid further risk. The mechanic explicitly told me he was thankful it happened to him and not to me or my family, as it could have been much worse had it occurred on the road. The damaged part has since been replaced, but I have photographs of the failed transfer case attached to this complaint. Safety Risk: The failure made the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive, with serious risk of mechanical seizure or loss of control if it had occurred under different conditions (e.g., on the highway or in traffic). There were no dashboard alerts or warning lights—only progressive, difficult-to-pinpoint symptoms. Problem Prevalence and TSB History: Afterward, I discovered that transfer case failures are a known issue on Ford Edge models, and that the 2016 model year has an unusually high number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to powertrain and drivability issues. These include: TSB 18-2057, related to strong cabin odors TSB 18-2255, related to transfer case leaks and driveability problems Given the number of complaints online and the pattern reflected in these TSBs, this points to a broader reliability and safety issue with this component in this model year. Inspection History: The vehicle was evaluated multiple times for these issues and was ultimately diagnosed by a certified repair technician af

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Transmission · MI

Rear differential started making a loud grinding noise, needs a complete new rear axle, $1750. plus labor.

Filed Jan 22, 2021 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, the contact heard a loud abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to redwood ford (1170 s state st, ukiah, ca 95482) where they informed her that the defect may be related to a cracked flex plate. The vehicle remained in the dealer possession for two weeks and remained unrepaired. The contact then had the vehicle towed to future ford of sacramento (4625 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841) where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 48,000 miles · TX

We are the original owners of the 2016 edge. At approximately 48,000 miles, we heard a popping noise in the front suspension which progressed to a loud squeaking sound on bumps and turning. The local dealer could not duplicate the problem. At 54,000 miles, the vehicle started darting on uneven road surfaces (rapid shifts in directional stability, often changing lanes without warning). The local dealer said there were no tsb's on that problem and did not find a problem(!). I raised the front suspension myself and found the drivers ball joint almost ready to dislodge from the control arm. I replaced the lower control arm myself (I am a retired auto instructor) following ford's recommendations. After an alignment, the vehicle drives considerably better but somehow not perfect. Note that there is still a clunking in the front suspension but there doesnt appear to be anything loose, although the passenger side lower ball joint appears to be looser than what I would expect for that year vehicle with that mileage (now just at 57,000 miles.) this is a very dangerous condition which certainly should not happen on a vehicle with that few miles

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Steering · 3,000 miles · NY

Adaptive steering fault, steering would not register input when fault occur. On start up the car would register the error and make steering difficult with steering input not register to the turning of the wheels. The steering column also makes a grinding noise. Dealer just cleared the error and did not fix anything, with the error returning the next day.