2016 Ford Edge Fuel system Problems

While I was driving my car stopped accelerating on busy [XXX] . It was myself my son his girlfriend who is pregnant and her [XXX] son no indication there was a problem just heard a some kind of noise and it loses speed when try to accelerate it wouldn’t we where able to turn in to a gas station. I then cut the car off and when I tried to restart it the car wouldn’t start a week prior to this a wench did pop up on my dashboard when I looked in the manual it said that I need to take car to get looked at, at earliest convenience but a week. I have only had these vehicle seen December 2023 I paid cash for the vehicle and had warranty that was up to late last year the noise I heard sound like the same noise that when I purchased the vehicle maybe about 3 weeks later they had to fix something with the transmission maybe whatever wrong with it had something to do with that I know if we where on the highway we could have died I have had many cars that had mechanical problems but not none of them ever lost acceleration while driving my car will not start after I cut it off. Unknown what is going on with it just gave the details that happened on [XXX]. Before the malfunction the car started and drove fine until that noise and the car lost acceleration no messages appeared on the dashboard that day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11733889

Incident

Apr 24, 2026

We keep replacing the purge valve solenoid. There was a recall in 2021 but 2025 and now we have to change it within a week or two after putting the new one on. It has went dead going underneath a red light and just turning in the roadway. It is getting very dangerous.Help please!

NHTSA ID

11718625

Incident

Feb 17, 2026

Every time I fill my gas tank up the car acts like it will not turn over and gives me a battery error. I have a brand new battery in my car and key just replaced both December 2025. After turning the car off and waiting then hitting the start button the car will start up then shutter. After going down the road it's fine and doesn't have the issue of not starting.

NHTSA ID

11711223

Incident

Jan 4, 2026

While driving through a small town +-500 miles from my home the 2016 Edge lost power with no warning. I barely got to a gas station for help. No fluid leaks, no smoke, no check engine light prior to fail. Was running great until it didn’t run anymore. Police checked on me and noted my back end was sticking out into the street a bit, couldn’t move it. Had it towed, got a hotel room due to how far away from home this happened. All local mechanics were booked 2+ weeks out but this one ran diagnostics sooner and suggested engine replacement. Had it towed to closest Ford dealer for 2nd opinion. They suggested same. I had serious (couldn’t start completely dead several times, no prior warnings) and not so serious (radio, seat, door) electrical problems earlier in ownership where Ford engineer came across state to recalibrate. I don’t have documentation on this but I think it took him like 4 hours at Ford Seelye Kalamazoo but it should be in vehicle history. With these two MAJOR exceptions (and no warnings) my Edge ran great. I feel we took great care of it, has zero rust, just over 81k miles and bought it new just over 8 years ago (as of this writing). Just replaced tires, rims, brakes within this year. Filled my gas tank full just before fail. We were told it would cost $2400 to tow it back home. Called Ford road assist for suggestions and relief and they stated that since it’s over 8 years and 80,000 miles they offer nothing. Bought it new on 6/30/17 and engine failed on 6/18/25 (just under 2 weeks of 8 years) and 1,336 miles over of any responsibility on Ford Motor Company. There should be a Ford customer service case number.

NHTSA ID

11673131

Incident

Jun 18, 2025

My car was having issues and still is having issues starting after refueling. After putting fuel in the vehicle my car stalls out. I restart the car I have to give it gas before hurrying up and putting it in drive just to keep the car on. Due to a potential internal leak in the canister purge valve this can cause excessive vacuum in the fuel tank and can potentially lead to a crack in the tank, which can lead to a fuel leak and or fire. The check engine light came on reading one code. And because I'm unable to afford to have it repaired because of how expensive it is, I now have three codes coming off the check engine light. I smell fuel when I turn my car off or I'm running I'm running low on gas. My VSA light has also been on during all of this as well. I would gladly bring the vehicle to anyone to get it completely diagnosed by any professional of your choice.

NHTSA ID

11666607

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

This has happened 2x where I am driving and there is loud noises coming from the fuel tank area and the car stalls. I am able to get it off the road. I turn the car off and it doesn't immediately restart. When I try and push in the fuel tank there is a lot of air that comes out.

NHTSA ID

11662770

Incident

Apr 14, 2025

i have 2 issues. 1. cil comes on randomly i was told by my local parts place it had a code for a fuel cyliniod thing that purges the air as i do not have a gas cap. 2. just started 01/10/2025,

NHTSA ID

11635711

Incident

Jan 10, 2025

No warning lights before or after the problem occurred. Driving about 25mph with traffic heard loud noise like something broke then sounded like plastic was dragging, the engine was a lot louder. I got it off traffic and pulled over. Nothing under the car. No warning or engine lights came on. Dealer told me it was a fly wheel on 6/26 and covered under warranty. Said it would take 2 weeks to repair (July 5). I kept calling for status on my car with no call back from the service manager. I finally had to complain (although I was afraid to since they had my car), and they called on 7/12 said it's not the fly wheel like they thought, they said I need a whole new transmission. They don't know what cause it but maybe something broke inside the transmission caused damage to it. $7600 cost to replace it. Not covered under warranty. We contacted another mechanic who says it's probably the torque something (arm?) that broke. I paid what to me is a lot of money for the car. It also needed a completely new engine at 44k miles which was covered under warranty. For the amount of money I paid for the car it's crazy I have to shell out $7600 more.

NHTSA ID

11603030

Incident

Jun 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after an oil change, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test showed that the Evaporative Emissions System was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

NHTSA ID

11592077

Incident

Jun 3, 2024

Mileage

142,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts after refueling. Once the vehicle was started, the vehicle sometimes hesitated and occasionally stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure persisted and intermittently stalled during normal driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) solenoid valve was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11569380

Incident

Jan 1, 2017

Mileage

30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle after refueling, the vehicle was making abnormal gurgling sounds. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle, where the fuel tank was located. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact pushed the gas tank cap and the sounds stopped. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving the next day. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve and Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

NHTSA ID

11485211

Incident

Oct 19, 2020

Mileage

73,000 mi

For 2 months, now, when I fill my gas tank, the vehicle fails to start. After several attempts it chugs then fires up. 2 days ago it started to make a strange humming noise that would last about 5 seconds then stop about 3-4, then come back. Sometimes the hum lasted longer. Happened for a good 5 miles. Then, as I’m driving, the engine starts choking and the rpm gauge is bouncing. Then it sounded like it wanted to shut off so I immediately pulled over. I called a local Ford dealership. I took it there and the garage manager says it sounds like a fuel pump and scheduled me to come in this week for a diagnostic or code check. Didn’t say it wasn’t safe to drive.

NHTSA ID

11430018

Incident

Aug 19, 2021

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS AND THE ENGINE BOGS DOWN AND THE ENGINE STARTS RUNNING VERY RUFF. I CAN ONLY DO ABOUT 2 MILES PER HOUR, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I AM IN TRAFFIC ON CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE ONLY THING THAT FIXES IT IS TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR DOWN, AND THEN RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER OF 2019 AND IT IS ONLY JANUARY OF 2021.

NHTSA ID

11388457

Incident

Dec 9, 2020

Mileage

58,350 mi

CARS ONLY AT 43K MILES AND CONSTANTLY STALLS. TAKES 10 MINUTES TO START. GAS TANK MAKES WEIRD VIBRATING NOISE AND MY GAS MILEAGE ON FULL TANK WILL GO FROM 330 TO E TO 160 TO E IN 15 SECONDS. MY WINDOWS RANDOMLY DONT WORK, MY LIGHTS DIM AND CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THE STEREO CUTS OUT AND LOOSES HALF POWER LIKE VOLUME WAS TURNED DOWN EVEN THO IT WASNT,AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO CHARGE ME TO FIX THESE ISSUES AND IM HOPING FORD RECTIFIED THIS WITH HAVING TO PURSUE THIS. ME AND MY FAMILY INCLUDING INFANTS AND MY PREGNANT WIFE USE THIS CAR DAILY AND I DEPEND ON IT TO GET MYSELF TO WORK AS AN ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE IN NURSING WE NEED PUR VEHICLE TO BE DEPENDABLE AND IT HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT. FOR DATES THIS HAPPENS ITS MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE AFTER PUTTING ONLY 3K MILEAGE ON THE CAR I BOUGHT IT AT 21K MILES ITS 43K AMD THIS ISSUE IS BECOMING A SERIOUS INCONVENIENCE AND SAFETY CONCERN. IM ANNOYED BECAUSE I TOOK OUT A LOAN TO BUY THIS VEHICLE AND STILL OWE 28K ON IT SO IF THIS CAR DIES IM SCREWED WITH GETTING RO MY JOB AND EVEN MAKING MORE LONEY TO PAY THIS OFF TO EVEN GET ANOTHER VEHICLE

NHTSA ID

11376394

Incident

Nov 25, 2020

Mileage

24,000 mi

THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH STALLING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, WHEN IN MOTION BOTH AT LOW SPEEDS AND UP TO 40 MPH, AS WELL AS AT IDLE. EACH TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED. IT HAS GIVEN CODES P2196 AND P1450. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS THE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE REPLACED. I NOTICED THAT FORD ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FOCUS, 18S32, FOR A FAULTY VAPOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE, AND HAVE FOUND MUCH EVIDENCE ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACROSS FORD PRODUCT LINES. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER THE EMISSIONS OR THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. *TR

NHTSA ID

11321324

Incident

Apr 8, 2020

Mileage

39,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BILL MARSH FORD (408 W MILE RD, KALKASKA, MI 49646, (231) 258-9192) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FUEL ODOR RETURNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,980.

NHTSA ID

11268458

Incident

Aug 30, 2019

Mileage

29,980 mi

TAKATA RECALL AUTONATION HAS SENT A LETTER FOR RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS BUT HAS NO REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS.THERE IS ALSO A RECALL FOR CORRODED GAS TANK. I SEE NONE OF THESE IN YOUR RECALL DATABASE SO I ASSUME THE RECALL HAS BEEN RESCINDED.I WAS WAITING FOR AIRBAGS TO COME IN TO GET IT REPAIRED TOGETHER. THAT NEVER HAPPENED. THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PROCESS WHICH LEAVES IT UNRESOLVED BY FORD.

NHTSA ID

11151990

Incident

Aug 1, 2017

FORD EDGE SEL 2016 VIN * [XXX] 22,500 MILES SINCE I ACQUIRED IT (HE,SHE) HAS A PROBLEM OF WHEN I AM TRAVELING A HIGHWAY AND THE SPEED COMES TO 60 MPH THE ENGINE IS IN DISCHARGE REVOLUTIONIZE RAISING A HILL AN EVIL ENTERS(APPROACHES) SMELL OF GASES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, I HAVE TO REDUCE THE SPEED AND OPEN CRYSTALS OF THE CAR IN ORDER THAT THE SMELL GOES OUT AND COULD BE BREATHED WELL. I IT HAVE TAKEN IN 3 OCCASIONS TWO WORKSHOPS AUTHORIZED BY FORD FOR GUARANTEE AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING, THEY ME INFORM THAT THE COMPUTER DOES NOT REFLECT ANYTHING. THE LAST OCCASION I ASKED THEM TO REALIZE A TEST(PROOF) OF ROAD WITH A SCANNER AND THEY REFUSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID

11143001

Incident

Oct 26, 2018

Mileage

60 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR (HAD AT LEAST A HALF TANK OF GAS). I WAS PUSHING NORMALLY ON THE GAS PEDAL TO KEEP MOVING AND SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR DECELERATED AND LOST POWER AS IF I RAN OUT OF GAS. IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. NO LIMP MODE, I HAD TO COAST TO A PLACE TO PULL OVER. POWER WAS ON AND ALL COMPONENTS WERE WORKING EXCEPT THERE WAS NO GAS WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL. THE WRENCH ICON LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN I TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE THE GAS PEDAL WORKED SO I PUT IT IN "DRIVE" AND ACCELERATED CAUTIOUSLY. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, I LOST POWER AGAIN, JUST BEFORE ENTERING A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD HAVE KILLED ME ON A HIGHWAY, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF ANY BUSY INTERSECTION, NOT TO MENTION HARM OTHER DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. I TOOK IT TO FORD SERVICE THE NEXT DAY AND THEY SAID I HAD A BAD THROTTLE BODY. IT WAS NOT CONTAMINATED, IT JUST FAILED. THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THEY SAW A FAILED THROTTLE BODY IN A 2016 EDGE. (13,000 MILES). MY HUSBAND SAID IT HAPPENED TO HIM ONCE EARLIER THIS YEAR, AND HE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ADVICE. HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND IT SHOULD BE FINE AFTER STARTING IT BACK UP. IT WORKED. THAT MAY BE A SHORT TERM SOLUTION - TO GET HOME. IT IS NOT A SOLUTION TO THIS LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11015233

Incident

Aug 9, 2017

Mileage

13,000 mi

CAR HAS DIED MULTIPLE TIMES AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. DEALER SAYS NO CODES THROWN. USED 3 QUARTS OIL BEFORE 5000 MILES. EXHAUST SMOKED HORRIBLY. DECELERATION ISSUES CONSTANTLY. LAST TIME IT DIED ON FREEWAY DEALER SAID THROWING CODES AND ENGINE NEEDS REPLACING. THEY HAVE HAD VEHICLE SINCE DECEMBER 14 2016. THEY TRIED TO REPLACE HEADS AND IT BLEW UP ENGINE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 9000 MILES. VEHICLE DIED MULTIPLE TIMES ON FREEWAY. DECELERATION ISSUES OCCURRED BOTH FROM FULL STOP AND ACCELERATION ON FREEWAY ENTRANCE RAMP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3-4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED IN LATE AUGUST 2016.

NHTSA ID

10949599

Incident

Dec 14, 2016

Mileage

2,500 mi

VEHICLE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. SUDDENLY VEHICLE LOST POWER WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATION, BUT INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL HAD FUNCTIONALITY. HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE WITH NO THROTTLE AND CAME TO A STOP. VEHICLE STILL WAS ON BUT NO ACCELERATION. TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED, THROTTLE WORKED. TOOK VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO DEALERSHIP WERE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. SERVICE STATES THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN COMMON. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER ON INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ID

10896774

Incident

Aug 16, 2016

Mileage

8,642 mi

STEPPED ON GAS AT INTERSECTION AND VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM STOPPED. THROTTLE AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. FORD REPAIRED AND SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE

NHTSA ID

10894912

Incident

Jun 23, 2016

Mileage

4,942 mi

VEHICLE MILEAGE - APPROXIMATELY 5300 FUEL LEVEL APPROX. 3/4 FULL FUEL LINE CONNECTION SEPARATION, CAUSING FUEL STARVATION TO ENGINE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. ENROUTE 25 JULY 2016 ON US HWY 64 FROM DURANGO, CO TO TAOS, NM, CRESTING 10,500 FT MOUNTAIN PASS, STARTING DOWNGRADE, VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE, FUEL SMELL, FLUCTUATING RPM BETWEEN 1500 AND ZERO, THEN ENGINE STOPPED, LOSING POWER TO STEERING AND BRAKING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SAFELY PULL TO A STOP. FORTUNATE TO LOCATE A LEVEL PULL-OFF. UPON EXITING VEHICLE, OBSERVED STRONG FUEL SMELL, BUT NO FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDER VEHICLE. OPENED FUEL TANK FILLER CAP AND VENTED WITH FILLER TOOL. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITHOUT SUCCESS, BUT STRONG FUEL SMELL AND FUEL SPILL GENERATED UNDER THE VEHICLE. PUSHED VEHICLE AWAY FROM FUEL SPILL. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE A SECOND TIME WITHOUT SUCCESS, GENERATING ANOTHER FUEL SPILL FROM COVER PANEL UNDER LH PASSENGER. REMOVED COVER AND FOUND OUTBOARD OF THE TWO FUEL LINES SEPARATED AT CONNECTION. REASSEMBLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION, BELIEVING THE CONNECTION TO BE SECURE. SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED VEHICLE AND RE-SECURED COVER PANEL. PROCEEDED TO DESTINATION, BUT WITH APPROXIMATELY FUEL LEVEL, INDICATING THAT APPROXIMATELY FUEL LEVEL LOST DURING FUEL LINE SEPARATION. UPON REACHING DESTINATION, REMOVED LH COVER PANEL TO RE-ACCESS FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS. PULLED AND RELEASED FUEL LINE CONNECTION, REASSEMBLED CONNECTION, PRESSED THE GREEN LOCKING TAB AND PULLED CONNECTION TO ENSURE IT WAS SECURE. UPON RETURN HOME 28 JULY 2016 DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, FOUND THEM SECURE, ADDED TIE WRAPS TO BOTH FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT GREEN LOCKING TAB FROM DISENGAGING UNLESS TIE WRAPS ARE REMOVED. 29 JULY 2016 CALL TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED THIS WAS A NON-ISSUE SINCE SERVICE RETURNED VEHICLE TO USER.

NHTSA ID

10891746

Incident

Jul 25, 2016

Mileage

5,300 mi

VEHICLE HAS REPEATED DELAYS WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR PETAL FOLLOWED BY SUDDEN BURSTS OF POWER. WHILE CHANGING LANES ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THERE WAS NO RESPONSE IN ACCELERATION AND POWER WAS LOST. RAPID, AGGRESSIVE PETAL PRESSURE RESTORED POWER AFTER 10-14 SECONDS. CRASH NARROWLY AVERTED.

NHTSA ID

10882512

Incident

Jul 2, 2016

Mileage

700 mi