2015 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 35owner reports
- 85,475median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
210 of the 727 complaints on this car are about the engine. 35 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 35 reports
Engine failure on other Edge years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (33 reports) and the short block or long block (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2015 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Edge
Loss of motive power. Open.
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 55,000 and 106,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2015 Ford Edge that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
WHEN SERVICING A 2.7L OR 3.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE, IF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IS REMOVED, CORRECT REASSEMBLY IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE.
SOME 2015-2016 EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE AND BUILT ON 10/29/2015 AND THROUGH 4/1/2016 MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING/TAPPING NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD IN THE FUEL FEED TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON THE ...
What owners wrote
“Kept up regular maintenance on car. The vehicle began to lose power while driving and took in to shop, was told the cylinders were misfiring. Had replaced twice and was told there were leaks. Engine failure.”
Filed Feb 23, 2025
“2 fly wheels have been changed with ford parts within the last 2.5 years. There is a leak coming from the lower part of the engine through the weep hole. Rear main seal was changed and now it leaks more. We cannot locate source of leak. Crank shaft "walk" is suspected. We are in the process or ordering a brand new engine to replace the existing one that has 157K miles on it.”
Filed Apr 25, 2024 · 157,000 miles
“2015 Ford Edge SEL with Ecoboost 2.0L left us sit while driviing with no warning whatsoever and had to be towed. Our mechanic indicated bottom of engine blew out and needs replaced and has seen this before on a Ford Edge. Vehicle regularly serviced and maintained and is in near perfect condition other than the blew engine.”
Filed Mar 7, 2024 · 129,844 miles
“Internal water pump failer - the water pump on my vehicle failed and began leaking. This is my wife's vehicle and if I had not noticed the issue (which is not easy to notice) then the water pump will leak water into the engine and cause the motor to lock up or seize without warning.”
Filed Mar 22, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 35 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 133 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 88 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 81 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 79 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 48 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 33 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 29 reports
- Sunroof shatters 29 reports
- Rear window shatters or explodes 27 reports