2015 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

188Engine complaints

26.2%Of all 718 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE188 · 26.2%

Unspecified / other110 · 15.3%

POWER TRAIN106 · 14.8%

SERVICE BRAKES75 · 10.4%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC73 · 10.2%

Share of the 718 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS STARTING TO DRIVE ON THE BUSY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN OF THE SUDDEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO MAYBE 5 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 10896786 — filed 08/17/2016

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IT SHUDDERS AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THE CAR LIGHTS STAY ON IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR - BUT THE INFORMATION SCREEN…”NHTSA complaint 10895475 — filed 08/13/2016

“WHILE TRAVELING A FREEWAY AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE CUT OUT. I WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE, LUCKILY. I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT OVER INTO…”NHTSA complaint 10893975 — filed 08/08/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Edge: 188 of 718 complaints on file (26.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Edge have in total?

718 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.