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2015 Ford Edge problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

HIGH COMPLAINT SIGNAL
44%
309 of 727 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

44% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2015 Ford Edge are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.

Worse than 54% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026

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Does the 2015 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 309 of 727 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Edge concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (44%), and the largest group is filed under engine (192). For comparison, the 2014 scores 30% and the 2016 scores 53%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
309
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
727
this model year
Fires reported
3
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
7
18 crashes · 17 injuries

Complaints by component

ENGINE192 · 26%
SERVICE BRAKES155 · 21%
POWER TRAIN118 · 16%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER111 · 15%
HYDRAULIC78 · 11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM53 · 7%

The years either side

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

How the 2015 compares with other Ford Edge years

Of the 13 Ford Edge years with enough complaints to score, the 2015 is the 6th-best on engine and transmission share (44%). The worst is the 2019 (82%), the best the 2012 (12%). By volume, the 2015 drew 727 complaints (309 drivetrain), against 381 for the 2014 and 917 for the 2016.

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In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2015 Ford Edge

  • The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2015 Ford Edge said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
  • What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
  • Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
  • Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
  • What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
  • Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.

What one owner reported

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER12/29/20231 INJURED
My 2015 Ford Edge was in my garage. I opened the garage door to leave and started the vehicle. It said my hatchback was open . I got out to shut it and left the driver door open. Upon closing the hatch my vehicle began rolling backwards. I was hit in the leg and shoulder while getting out of the way of the car. I also …

One of 309 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

2015 Ford Edge transmission recalls

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2015 Ford Edge involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 7 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)22V413000 · Jun 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the…

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1,…

6 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
back over prevention: sensing system: camera25V572000 · Sep 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550…
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V544000 · Aug 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
service brakes20V469000 · Aug 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
steering: electric power assist system19V632000 · Aug 2019
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,…
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16V733000 · Oct 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have…
steering: electric power assist system15V250000 · Apr 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2015 Ford Edge

Does the 2015 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 309 of 727 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Edge concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (44%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ford Edge?

Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2015 Ford Edge is engine: 192 of 727 complaints (26%) name it, followed by service brakes (155) and power train (118). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.

Is the 2015 Ford Edge reliable?

On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 44% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (high signal). That is worse than 54% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 13 Ford Edge years we score, it ranks 6th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2015 Ford Edge?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2015 Ford Edge involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 7 in total: 22V413000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Ford Edge years are better?

Among the Ford Edge years we track, the 2012 (12%), the 2013 (17%) and the 2011 (21%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2015 (44%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-edge

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