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2022 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Edge.

The 2022 Ford Edge is a five-passenger crossover SUV built on Ford's midsize crossover platform, and it comes equipped with a 5.5-quart oil capacity using 5W-30 viscosity lubricant—a specification that aligns with typical maintenance requirements for this class of vehicle; according to owner complaint data compiled across the model's entire production run from 2004 to 2024, the 2022 model year recorded 123 total complaints with the Power Train category representing the most frequent issue area, and while this figure stands well below the model's peak complaint year of 2013 which saw 2,434 complaints, the 2022 Edge was also subject to five safety recalls during that model year, indicating that while it performs better than some historical model years, prospective owners should be aware that it carries a moderate complaint volume relative to the model's longitudinal record.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque162.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 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 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/60R18 105VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4134 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.

5.6–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021ST-Line 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec250 hpFWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec335 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec250 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec250 hpFWD
2017Titanium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 162.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Turn Plug 120° Clockwise by Hand ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.45 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.45 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.9 qt
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugTurn Plug 120° Clockwise by Hand ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts162.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.03" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.2 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)Low Pressure Side: 51.0-87.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122. ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201; Rear: 17
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the lower ball joint. Step 4: Push up and pull down on the lower control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 270°166 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Fasteners39 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that were removed8.9 ft. lbs

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 at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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 2022 Ford Edge sits near the end of the model's federal-record arc, with complaint volume far below the generation's peak years such as 2011-2013 and the elevated 2015-2017 period. Compared with 2021, 2022 posted slightly more complaints (123 versus 97) but fewer recalls (5 versus 7) and fewer TSBs (94 versus 141); 2023 then showed further declines across complaints, recalls, and TSBs. The leading complaint categories for 2022 were powertrain and back-over prevention, though the data does not specify root causes, and the year recorded 9 crash complaints and zero fire complaints. With complaint activity trending downward since the mid-2010s and 2022 showing low counts across complaints, recalls, and TSBs, it appears to be one of the cleaner recent model years. For a used buyer, the 2022 Edge looks like a relatively low-risk choice within this generation.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
94
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
123
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 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 123 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train30
Back Over Prevention19
Unknown Or Other15
Electrical System8
Engine5
Air Bags5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V151000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 11/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Edge vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse. Remedy: The rearview camera software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners…

24V635000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalReported 23/08/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves… Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 Edge2026-06-08Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory…
TSB 26-21942026-04-26Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…
TSB 26-21842026-04-23Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin supersedes 23-2028. Reason for updates: increase the labor time allowance…
TSB 26-21712026-04-17EngineThis article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to…

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

How much oil does the 2022 Edge take?

5.5 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.