2015 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 29owner reports
- 62,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jan 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
42 of the 727 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 29 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 29 reports
Power steering loss 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, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (4 reports) and the EPS motor or module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the steering system cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
All 7 recalls on the 2015 Ford Edge, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 34,180 and 98,022 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Steering Assist and Stabitrac keeps going out, vehicle is difficult to turn and doesnât brake well in wet conditions”
Filed Jun 25, 2023
“electric power steering rack failed while driving. lost all steering of vehicle without any notice.”
Filed Apr 11, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 29 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 Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 88 reports
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- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 79 reports
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- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 35 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 33 reports
- Sunroof shatters 29 reports
- Rear window shatters or explodes 27 reports