My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now I’m experiencing: * ‘Steering Assist Required’ warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car is off * The vehicle pulls sharply to the left when braking * Despite multiple alignments and suspension/tie rod replacements, my new tires are wearing out rapidly
2016 Ford Edge steering problems
102 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 21,874. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 102
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 21,874
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
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Ford Edge steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ford Edge steering
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Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V632000 · Recall details
What 2016 Ford Edge owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The power steering suddenly stopped working while I was driving. The steering became extremely stiff and difficult to control. At one point, the power assist abruptly returned, causing the steering wheel to jerk, and I nearly hit a pedestrian. It was a frightening and extremely dangerous situation. Brought the car to my mechanic multiple times, but the issue kept coming back. After 3 times, I brought the car to the ford dealership/ford mechanics and they confirmed the issue with the power steering was the fault of the rack and pinion. There was no indication of an issue prior to the power steering going out, however, as the steering goes out the power steering alert comes up on the cars dashboard, as wall as the loss of traction power.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at a slower speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that several messages were displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V632000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 105,985.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed to function as intended. In addition, several unknown messages were displayed on the instrument panel with several unknown warning lights being illuminated. With help from neighbors, the vehicle was taken to the residence. A dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Recall: 19S26/the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving the vehicle out of a parking lot, the "Power Steering Assist Fault" message displayed on the instrument panel. The driver parked the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V250000 (STEERING) as probable cause for failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Steering issues, Suspension issues when reversing, power steering, braking system locking. recalls on other edges but not this vehicle
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to function as intended. In addition, the power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the nearest gas station; however, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering system. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 102,252.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were intermittently blinking on the instrument panel. The contact researched and was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear had failed, and the steering rack and pinion and several other unstated parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while making turns from a complete stop, the message "Adaptive Steering Fault. Service Required" was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel delayed returning to the center while the message was displayed on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the message was displayed after replacing the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering assist control module needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that an alignment needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19B04. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,981.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Adaptive Steering Fault” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the contact was unaware of the result of the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 95,100.
Questions about the 2016 Ford Edge steering
Does the 2016 Ford Edge have steering problems?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Ford Edge, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Edge steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 21,874 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Edge steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V632000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Edge have bad steering?
The Ford Edge model years with the most steering complaints are 2016 (102 complaints), 2015 (41 complaints) and 2013 (35 complaints).
Other 2016 Ford Edge problems
Engine 412Brakes 157Transmission 88Visibility 44Driver assistance 40Electrical 38Body 32Fuel system 25Wheels 21Acceleration 20Airbags 15Lights 10Seat belts 9Suspension 7Locks 3Tires 2
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