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2016 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Edge.

Body SUV

The 2016 Ford Edge is presented as an SUV in Ford’s lineup, carrying forward the model’s nameplate into its second decade. Owner feedback for this year logs 883 total complaints, with the engine noted as the most frequent trouble spot and seven recalls issued. When viewed against the model’s complaint history from 2004 to 2024, the 2016 figure sits well below the 2013 peak of 2,434 complaints but above the 2004 low of just three, indicating a moderate reliability position. This places the 2016 Edge in a relatively stable segment of the vehicle’s long‑term reliability trend.

Model year202420232021202020192018201720162015

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760
Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4059 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Edge of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2016 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.70 sec315 hpAWD
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.20 sec315 hpAWD
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec315 hpAWD
2015Titanium 3.5L V67.70 sec16.10 sec280 hpAWD
2015Titanium EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.20 sec245 hpAWD
2017Titanium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.0-12.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.75-1.2
Engine Coolant Capacity11.7 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1
Engine Coolant Capacity10.6
Engine Coolant Capacity11.7

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 257.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub98.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.20 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590-760 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590-760 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)65
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-87 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-67 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.007-0.012 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 65; Rear: 19 /; Front: 41; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 98; Rear: 66 /; Front: 111; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201; Rear: .374

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 9059 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record indicates a surge in consumer complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) during the mid-2010s, with the 2016 model year situated squarely within this high-activity period. Specifically, the 2016 Edge logged 883 complaints and 208 TSBs, representing the highest TSB count in the provided dataset and exceeding the 181 recorded for 2015. While recall activity remained stable at 7 incidents similar to 2015 and 2018, complaint volumes continued to climb toward a peak of 1,294 in 2017 before declining significantly in later years. Reported issues for 2016 concentrate heavily on the engine with 236 complaints, followed by steering and service brakes, though the data does not specify the root cause of these failures. Given that this year represents the peak of TSB activity and sits within a multi-year span of elevated complaints compared to post-2019 models, it carries higher documented risk. Consequently, the 2016 Ford Edge is not the optimal choice within this generation unless specific verification of resolved engine and steering issues is confirmed.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
208
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
883
Owner complaints
17 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 883 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine236
Steering80
Engine & Engine Cooling73
Service Brakes69
Power Train47
Unknown Or Other39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic36
Visibility/Wiper24

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V632000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 29/08/2019

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, Delaware, the District of… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a…

16V733000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 12/10/2016

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 been updated with… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 545042026-01-16Exterior LightingSome 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.