2016 Ford Edge steering problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Ford Edge — 12% 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
“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…”
filed Aug 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
Steering problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Edge | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Edge | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Edge | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Edge | 12 | 2% |
| 2017 Edge | 23 | 2% |
| 2015 Edge | 41 | 6% |
| 2014 Edge | 15 | 4% |
| 2013 Edge | 35 | 1% |
| 2012 Edge | 16 | 1% |
| 2011 Edge | 29 | 2% |
| 2010 Edge | 12 | 2% |
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.