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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 17, 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

2010
32%
118 of 673
2011
21%
334 of 1,803
2012
12%
123 of 1,134
2013
17%
381 of 2,444
2014
30%
107 of 381
2015
44%
309 of 727
2016
53%
472 of 917
2017
75%
1,003 of 1,366
2018
81%
644 of 832
2019
82%
616 of 769
2020
73%
221 of 319
2021
45%
48 of 111
2022
46%
56 of 131
2023
too few complaints

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

In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2015 Ford Edge

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 them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

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. 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 17, 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.

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.

Should I buy a 2015 Ford Edge?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2015 Ford Edge has an elevated engine complaint pattern, so treat it as a car that needs proof: service records showing engine work, a cold-start test drive, and an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine. A well-kept or already-repaired example can be a fine car; an unknown one is a gamble.

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