2015 Ford Edge Electrical Problems

During operation of my 2015 Ford Edge Titanium, the vehicle experienced intermittent loss of acceleration and multiple electronic warning messages. While driving, pressing the accelerator pedal would sometimes result in little or no vehicle acceleration. The RPMs fluctuated abnormally and the vehicle appeared to enter a reduced-power condition. Warning messages included “Hill Start Assist Unavailable” and traction/anti-skid related warnings. Cruise control also became inoperable. The issue created a safety risk because the vehicle would not reliably accelerate during normal driving conditions, including while attempting to maintain speed in traffic. This created concern about merging, crossing intersections, or safely responding to traffic conditions. Additional symptoms included rear lights remaining illuminated unexpectedly and electronic brake-related behavior that appeared abnormal. An independent auto parts diagnostic scan identified low-voltage history codes and a brake switch/brake signal issue. The vehicle battery tested good at the time of inspection. The transmission reportedly showed no faults during the initial scan. The brake switch issue was temporarily adjusted to allow the vehicle to be driven to a repair facility, but the underlying issue has not yet been permanently repaired. The problem has been reproduced during multiple driving events and was observed by an independent service provider. The dealership later advised that no recall currently applies to the vehicle VIN for this condition. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Prior to the failure, warning lamps and messages appeared intermittently, including traction control, anti-skid, and “Hill Start Assist Unavailable” notifications. These symptoms began before the major acceleration issue occurred and became more frequent over time.

NHTSA ID

11739445

Incident

May 20, 2026

The fan kept running with the vehicle turned off, the engine caught fire. The vehicle was totaled

NHTSA ID

11739332

Incident

Aug 21, 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The flexible brake hose on my 2015 Ford Edge failed/broke shortly after I purchased the vehicle. The vehicle also began experiencing engine performance issues, including a rough idle and rough driving condition after the check engine light came on. The vehicle and failed brake hose should be available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The broken flexible brake hose created a serious safety risk because it could affect the vehicle’s braking ability and increase the risk of losing control or being unable to stop safely. The rough engine performance also caused concerns about the reliability and safe operation of the vehicle while driving. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The issue has been observed and experienced consistently while driving the vehicle. The brake hose damage and rough engine performance were noticeable after the vehicle was purchased. (If a mechanic has looked at it, you can add: “An independent mechanic/dealership confirmed the brake hose was damaged.”) Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? I have taken it to the dealership and they said nothing about it but I got it diagnosed at autozone and the code came up right away. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Approximately 2–3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light came on and the vehicle began running roughly. Around the same time, issues related to the broken flexible brake hose were discovered. Symptoms included rough driving performance and concerns with the braking system

NHTSA ID

11736472

Incident

May 6, 2026

Repeated incidents

NHTSA ID

11731986

Incident

Dec 31, 1969

Back up camera goes blank sometimes and sometimes has lines running through it like rewinding an old VHS tape.

NHTSA ID

11663337

Incident

Apr 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel failed to return to center. The steering assist, hill start assist, and the park assist warning lights were flashing. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11660004

Incident

May 6, 2025

Mileage

170,000 mi

I was driving on the freeway, when All of the sudden the driver seat started to move by itself, and the door locks started locking and unlocking by itself.

NHTSA ID

11635300

Incident

Jan 10, 2025

In june of 2022, the vehicle was exhibiting symptoms of hard to start especially after refueling, stalling, and poor drivability and the check engine light was illuminated.This vehicle was taken to local ford dealer (dowling ford- cheshire, ct) and diagnosed as a faulty fuel vapor separator (aka purge valve/solenoid) Ford part # f2gz-9d289-a. The dealer performed diagnosis/repair/replacement of this part at a total cost of approximately $600. The problem appeared to have been fixed, but now on 10/15/2024 the same issue re-appeared, and once again the dealer has determined same part has failed and now will cost $729 for diag/repair/replacement. This repair is just outside of the 2 year parts and labor warranty provided by ford and/or dealer. According to my online research this is a well known and common problem with these vehicles as well as many other similar ford vehicles which a recall HAS been issued for, and driver/occupant safety is gravely affected because this issue can cause stalling, poor throttle response, inability to start, and general poor driveability which seriously affects safety and cause a crash or cause driver to be unable to avoid a crash or other danger. Ford motor co and ford dealer refuses to accept responsibility for this issue and will not offer any assistance for repair. As of 10/29/24 the vehicle has not been repaired yet, and vehicle and parts are available for inspection.

NHTSA ID

11622455

Incident

Oct 15, 2024

My radiator fan will randomly turn on after my car is off and then won’t shut off until my battery is dead.

NHTSA ID

11577653

Incident

Mar 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the radio control panel became inoperable, and the defroster failed to operate as needed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the front interface control module was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11552602

Incident

Nov 30, 2021

Steering Assist and Stabitrac keeps going out, vehicle is difficult to turn and doesn’t brake well in wet conditions

NHTSA ID

11528705

Incident

Jun 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the transmission not in park message was displayed. The gear shifter was stuck in the park position and failed to move. Additionally, the battery was inoperable. The contact called the local dealer who suggested that the vehicle be towed in for service. The contact stated that the powertrain was repaired in August 2022. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

NHTSA ID

11485991

Incident

Sep 22, 2022

Mileage

22,000 mi

Wife was on a trip. On April 27 2022 there were no warning lights or messages that she noticed. On arriving at her destination, tried to open rear hatch several times. Also tried button on the dash and attempts to manually pull up on hatch nothing would open it. Crawled into back to retrieve luggage then locked the vehicle for the night. Next morning tried to unlock the passenger door and would not work. Seemed that battery was to low to allow door lock to operate. Called tow service next morning. Service opened door and had to charge battery. Service said hatch not closed sufficient to let entry lights to stay on discharging the battery. At that time, dash button opened the hatch for technician. Ran car enough to charge battery. Wife left for return trip later on April 30 2022, at which time hatch would again not open. This is a safety issue If not able to open hatch to escape the vehicle in emergency or if power is lost. There is also no hatch emergency release for quick escape from vehicle. At this time the problem still exists. It is May 1 2022. I am calling Ford dealer and insurance rep. tomorrow May 2, 2022 to ask about this problem and see if any recalls apply. Please recall because of this issue. Thank you.

NHTSA ID

11462949

Incident

Apr 27, 2022

While driving approx. 10 MPH engine lost power and went into limp mode on public road. Vehicle engine light, traction control light, emergency service, and warning lights all came on. Vehicle managed to get to a safe off road condition. Vehicle was restarted and condition did not clear. Limp mode approx. 1 mile home. Reading up on situation ford has had Electronic throttle body issues that match all symptoms, Customer Satisfaction Program 16B32. Car is going to ford ASAP for inspection and diagnostic. Before this incident only few problems with the car. Premature battery Failure 2x, and door electronics failing to open windows and lock unlock vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11424247

Incident

Jul 10, 2021

ANY GIVEN TIME,SPEED,WEATHER,EVEN SITTING STILL CAR LOOSES POWER AND SHUTS OFF. LEAVING ME STRANDED ON HIGHWAYS,PARKING LOTS,EVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY. LOSES COMMUNICATION WITH FUEL PUMP AND FUEL/AIR METERING VOLTAGE. OBVIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IN HEAVY, HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID

11408212

Incident

Mar 10, 2021

Mileage

65,000 mi

THE APIM MODULE WENT BAD AND THE SCREEN IS OUT IN THE TOUCHSCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE TO TOUCH. I CAN'T ACCESS THE ANY OF THE CONTROLS AND FOR CLIMATE OR ENTERTAINMENT OR ANYTHING. I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE DEFROST ON TO TAKE THE KEEP THE WINDSHIELD FORM FOGGING UP. THE OTHER PROBLEM WAS THAT THE THE TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN AND IT WON'T RELEASE.

NHTSA ID

11396998

Incident

Feb 10, 2021

I JUST PURCHASED THIS 2015 FORD EDGE SPORT ECO IN APRIL 2019 FROM COWLES DEALERSHIP IN WOODBRIDGE VA. I RECENTLY STATED ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL GEAR SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK BUT THREE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START AND GAVE A MESSAGE THAT IT WASN'T ON GEAR. I HAD BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PAY FOR IT TO GET FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC AND BASED ON SOME REVIEWS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND OTHER FORD WITH PUSH START. IS THIS A RECALL?

NHTSA ID

11241927

Incident

Jun 16, 2019

Mileage

39,000 mi

MY VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. WE HAD JUST LEFT A SCENIC OVERVIEW WHERE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHUT OFF. ACCELERATED UP A HILL AND DROVE FOR A FEW MORE MILES ON FLAT, STRAIGHT ROADWAY AND THE DASH WENT BLACK. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON BUT NOT IN USE. LOST ALL POWER, HOWEVER STEERING WAS RESPONSIVE AND BRAKES WORKED.. DAY TEMP ~85 DEGREES. VEHICLE MILES=48000. STEERED TO SHOULDER, PUT CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE IGNITION BUTTON. THE CAR RESTARTED. CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT CARS ARE SO COMPUTERIZED NOW THAT THEY NEED TO BE REBOOTED OCCASIONALLY AND TO CALL BACK OF IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. PER CARGURUS SITE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 2009. MOST CONSUMERS CITING A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BOTTLE ASSEMBLY. WHAT'S IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET THIS ON A RECALL? THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. ZERO CONFIDENCE.

NHTSA ID

11234685

Incident

Jul 15, 2019

Mileage

48,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 9 MONTHS. 1ST OCCURRENCE ON 3/31/19, ACCELERATING TO MERGE ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SHUDDERED, LOST ENGINE POWER AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I LIMPED IT HOME AND AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT DROVE FINE... UNTIL 2ND OCCURRENCE ON 4/4/19... THIS TIME WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPG APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND I COASTED TO THE STOP LIGHT, PUT IN PARK, SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED... IT THEN DROVE NORMALLY. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY TWICE. THE 1ST OCCURRENCE WAS SCARY AS I WAS JUST GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CARS APPROACHING ME FROM BEHIND VERY QUICKLY NOT KNOWING THAT I COULD ONLY GO ABOUT 20MPH. THE 2ND OCCURRENCE I WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE GOTTEN A RED LIGHT JUST AS I WAS COASTING TO THE INTERSECTION. AT THIS POINT I DON'T TRUST MY VEHICLE AND AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT KNOWING THAT AT ANY TIME, I MAY LOSE POWER AND NOT BE SO LUCKY. I HAVE HAD ZERO PROBLEMS FOR 9 MONTHS AND NOW 2 OF THESE ISSUES IN 5 DAYS... WHAT'S NEXT?

NHTSA ID

11193978

Incident

Mar 31, 2019

Mileage

42,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL I HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS ISSUES WITH MY 2015 EDGE WITH THE DOORS BECOMING AJAR. THE FIRST TIME I WAS STUCK IN BELOW ZERO CONDITIONS, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO HAVE MY HEART ON CLOSE MY DOORS OR LOCK THEM. IF THAT WASNT ENOUGH, I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE MY CAR BATTERY DIED AS A RESULT OF BEING ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOORS. THIS HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES AND NOW AGAIN I HAVE ANOTHER ISSUE BUT THE LIFT GATE IS AJAR. THIS TIME HOWEVER THE CAR IS STILL DRIVING. HOW CAN FORD NOT RECALL THIS? YOU SAY IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I COULD HAVE FROZE TO DEATH, BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN I'M DRIVING AND THE DOOR SUDDENLY FLIES OPEN. CORRECT THIS. I WILL END UP FILING A LAWSUIT IF ANYTHING HAPPENS AGAIN. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR A YEAR AGO. YOU CANNOT JUSTIFY A $40,000 CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE MY DOORS OR TRUNK. GET IT FIGURED OUT OR I WILL BE CONTACTING SOMEONE WHO WILL. I'VE BEEN IN SUPPORT OF FORD SINCE I WAS 16. YOU'RE ABOUT TO LOOSE A VALUABLE CUSTOMER AND I'M ABOUT TO SPREAD THE WORD HOW FORD CANT STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES.

NHTSA ID

11161824

Incident

Dec 16, 2018

Mileage

32,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE, THE RPMS SKY ROCKET BUT WON'T CHANGE. IT'S NOT SHIFTING GEARS AS AN AUTOMATIC IS SUPPOSED TO. ALSO, THE ENGINE HAS BEEN MAKING A WEIRD NOISE ON AND OFF AND WHEN WE TOOK IT IN, THEY TURNED IT ON AND PRESSED THE GAS AND SAID IT WAS FINE. NEVER HAD IT ON RECORD OR ANYTHING. THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT ABOUT 23K AND NOW THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AT 50K WITH THE FUEL PUMP OR THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS IT DID BEFORE HAVING THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD OR VIBRATE.

NHTSA ID

11160609

Incident

Dec 10, 2018

Mileage

54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING, SLOWER AND TURNED LEFT AND FULL ACCESSORY POWER OFF SHOWED UP ON THE PANEL AND MY CAR DIED. I QUICKLY PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, JUST IN TIME FROM GETTING REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING THE TURN. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR.

NHTSA ID

11155459

Incident

Dec 2, 2018

Mileage

39,700 mi

JUST OVER A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, MOONROOF BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. IT WOULD OPEN, BUT NOT CLOSE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT.

NHTSA ID

11123961

Incident

Aug 25, 2018

Mileage

33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MPH ON CITY STREETS AND RURAL HIGHWAYS, RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN STATING "THE USB DEVICE IS CONSUMING EXCESSIVE POWER. IT MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY WITH SYNC."; BUT, THIS IS THE SAME DEVICE I'VE BEEN USING PLUGGED INTO THE SAME USB PORT EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 07/07/15. I COULDN'T GET THIS MESSAGE TO CLEAR; BUT, SOON AFTERWARDS THIS MESSAGE APPEARED "NAVIGATION FAULT. PLEASE SEE THE TOUCHSCREEN" AND THE TOUCHSCREEN SHOWED THIS MESSAGE "INSERT NAV SD CARD"; BUT, MY NAV SD CARD WHICH IS AN A8 WAS INSERTED. SOON AFTER THIS MESSAGE APPEARED THE SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY DARK BEFORE IT BEGAN "PERFORMING SCHEDULED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE". MY VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY IN THE SHOP FOR THIS SAME ISSUE ON 07/19, 08/02 AND 08/04. DURING THE 07/19 VISIT THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY THE DEALERSHIP: S154 DIAG, POWER RESET AND APIM UPDATE TO SOFTWARE LEVEL 15128. FOLLOW-UP VISIT 08/02 INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS BY THE DEALERSHIP: S154 DIAG, APIM POWER RESET AND MASTER RESET. WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY, 08/07 TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO RESOLVE THIS ONGOING ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

11115753

Incident

Aug 4, 2018

Mileage

41,543 mi

MY CAR HAS LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DASH SAYS "FULL POWER ACCESSORY ACTIVE". I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART IT. THE LAST TIME I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY SO THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY IF I WAS SOMEWHERE THAT DIDN'T HAVE A AN AREA FOR ME TO PULL OVER OR HAD I BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE LANE! THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY!

NHTSA ID

11113556

Incident

Jul 24, 2018

Mileage

56,400 mi