2016 Ford Edge exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Ford Edge — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 2, 2025
“Severe constant moisture condensation build up inside rear light bar and rear side lights. The moisture is inside all clear plastic covers and some of the red inner plastic (which is underneath the clear plastic cover). It is available for inspection. This is causing a safety hazard due to reduced…”
filed Aug 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Edge | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Edge | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Edge | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Edge | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Edge | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Edge | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 Edge | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Edge | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 Edge | 191 | 8% |
| 2012 Edge | 84 | 7% |
| 2011 Edge | 187 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Edge
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.