2016 Ford Edge: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Jul 8, 2026 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal felt spongy and extended to the floorboard, and brake fluid leaked onto the ground. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the passenger-side rear brake line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2025 · Brakes · 117,490 miles · AZ

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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); and related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was 117,490.

Filed Oct 10, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 3, 2023 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, her husband noticed that the brake pedal felt spongy. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard whenever it was depressed. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear passenger’s side brake fluid line had ruptured causing brake fluid to leak from the vehicle. The independent mechanic performed a temporary fix to the brake line and the contact was advised to call the local dealer for assistance. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph when attempting to apply the brakes, however, the brakes were spongy then floored. The contact was able to coast to the nearest mechanic who diagnosed that the front brake line had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then stated that while there daughter was driving she experienced the same failure. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic a second time who diagnosed that the rear passenger brake line had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that in order to be included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) they had to report to the federal safety agency and that there were no recalls regarding the rear brakes. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed May 28, 2022 · Brakes · VA

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.

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Brakes · 6,100 miles · HI

Vehicle vacuum brake booster has a leak that can be heard in the cab of the vehicle. It is not currently covered by the warranty however a vaccum test reveals less than recommended pressure in the system. Brakes are spongy when used. The vehicle in question has 6147 miles. Ford refuses to replace the vacuum booster regardless of multiple technicians reporting the issue and states that it appears to act as designed despite loss of braking power significantly increased stopping distance.