FaultScore

2016 Ford Edge electrical problems

38 of the 1,103 complaints about the 2016 Ford Edge are about the electrical system — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 36,000 miles.

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Complaints

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Crashes

1

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Electrical System 36 94.7%
12V/24V/48V Battery 1 2.6%
Horn 1 2.6%

Electrical System across every Ford Edge year

2007 96 3.7%
2008 158 6.1%
2009 17 0.7%
2010 28 1.1%
2011 686 26.4%
2012 460 17.7%
2013 853 32.9%
2014 56 2.2%
2015 52 2.0%
2016 38 1.5%
2017 25 1.0%
2018 36 1.4%
2019 34 1.3%
2020 25 1.0%
2021 14 0.5%
2022 18 0.7%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Clarksville, TN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is for recall 25s89/ NHTSA 25V572. Took my car to the dealer and they confirmed and found C1001:01. They refused service and blamed a faulty wire harness. They stated fixed points which indicates tampering or previous repair which I am the original owner and have never had electrical work done on the vehicle. They are trying to charge me $1700 for a wire harness and refusing to do the safety recall

NHTSA complaint #11733133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Searsport, ME

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I started my Edge as I always do and the display panel kept changing from audio, to settings and on and on. It went thru all the choices and it kept going for about 20 mins until I could safely pull over to find the problem. The radio continues to play thru .the clicking of it changing choices. When I pulled over I put the car in park and shut my edge off, waited a few mins and started it again. It continues to cycle thru the choices. I shut the car off again, opened my door , closed my door, then restarted my edge. This stopped it from cycling thru the options again. I am also wondering about the other two recalls for my edge, the rear brake line and the rear camera. It has been over 6 months since I was notified and would like these fixed or give me a new car. Brakes are a very important thing and I do not think you really know what will happen if I’m going 60 mph down the highway and I have to stop quick. Please reply to this and let me know about the cycling thru choices and if you have a fix yet for the other recalls

NHTSA complaint #11716256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Estherville, IA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My vehicle previously had recall work, including power steering, but now I’m experiencing: * ‘Steering Assist Required’ warning, and the electric power steering is intermittently failing * Traction control and hill assist turned off * Headlights (and other lights) staying on even when the car is off * The vehicle pulls sharply to the left when braking * Despite multiple alignments and suspension/tie rod replacements, my new tires are wearing out rapidly

NHTSA complaint #11696985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bellevue, WA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1am filing this complaint regarding my 2016 Ford Edge (VIN: [XXX] ), which has experienced a severe and dangerous failure. Ford has acknowledged a defect in the flexplate at the transmission bellhousing area under Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 22N12. This defect causes rattling noises and eventually results in flexplate cracks that can lead to sudden loss of power while driving. My vehicle is currently undrivable due to this defect. I have documentation from February 2025 (A&M Auto Repair, Invoice #[XXX]) showing that a technician identified noise from the rear of the engine/front of the transmission area and suspected flexplate cracks at that time. Despite this, my vehicle never received the CSP repair. Ford is refusing to cover the repair because my vehicle has exceeded the 120,000-mile cutoff for CSP coverage. However, this is not acceptable because: •The defect was documented earlier and existed within the coverage period. •More importantly, this is a serious safety defect that can cause sudden power loss while driving, creating a high risk of accidents. •Ford has incorrectly limited the remedy under a CSP with a mileage cutoff, instead of issuing a proper safety recall without mileage limits. Requested Action: I am requesting NHTSA to investigate and require Ford to: 1.Treat the flexplate defect as a recall, not a CSP. 2.Provide full repair coverage for affected vehicles regardless of mileage. 3.Ensure consumer safety is not compromised by arbitrary mileage cutoffs. In addition, my vehicle has also experienced repeated brake warning lights, which aligns with Ford’s brake hose recall (NHTSA Recall 25V544). The combination of braking issues and flexplate failure creates an extremely unsafe condition. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety matter. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11689215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 11,000 miles Grafton, OH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument cluster was black. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times to reset the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the image was low quality and made seeing the speedometer and other gauges difficult. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V049000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN or the model vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

NHTSA complaint #11667499 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Estherville, IA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Steering issues, Suspension issues when reversing, power steering, braking system locking. recalls on other edges but not this vehicle

NHTSA complaint #11631984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 114,000 miles Downey, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the back over prevention camera screen was pixelated and the image occasionally froze. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument cluster, the radio, and hands-free phone connection would disconnect with a blank instrument cluster. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

NHTSA complaint #11600557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mt Vernon, NY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Head gasket problem, so im told by mechanic that i need new gasket. The antifrezze is mixing with oil, 2016 ford edge is known to have these problems, 51000 miles on car. Called ford and they cannot do anything, out of warrenty. Case # [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11592807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 179,000 miles Menomonie, WI 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to sort groceries in the trunk of the vehicle, the tailgate suddenly fell, struck her back, and pushed her forward while the tailgate kept closing. After several attempts, the contact’s caregiver was able to stop the tailgate from lowering and crushing her. As a result, the contact sustained injuries on her left arm and in the back, near the ribs. Medical attention was not sought. The local dealer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

NHTSA complaint #11586539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 74,100 miles Prospect Park, NJ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when he would place the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera would malfunction and either show a distorted image or a black screen. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that when the backup camera would malfunction the radio display would also be blank showing no selections. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the APIM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,100.

NHTSA complaint #11578716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Athens, OH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was driving on the highway and the steering wheel light with exclamation point came on along with flashing adaptive steering menu, traction control menu and up hill assistance menu came on the dash repeatedly, as I kept driving the steering got worse and I almost had an accident. I had no choice to get off at the next exit and was able to pull into a gas station at the end of the exit. I tried to google from my phone the warnings and saw there was over 86 complaints on the same issue. I turned off the car and waited for about 10 minutes before starting it again hpeing that maybe it would reset itself. When I started my car again, I had no steering. I was forced to be towed over an hour away and over $3500 to fix it

NHTSA complaint #11576640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have a warranty with Jones Junction Kia. I couldn't take my truck anywhere else. The engine light kept coming on and going off. Well I got all the maintenance as needed however. I was told that when any Ford reaches almost 100000 miles that it's a defect that coolant leaks into the engine. Well I never heard such. Come to fine out? The adjusters had to tell the mechanics what was wrong because they couldn't understand what was happening with my truck. The adjusters said my engine needed to be replace because of several other Fords are habi g this same issue. They also repaired my brakes. Jones Kia twice within a 2 month span. And the brake light came on and stayed on. If you need more details ols contact me.

NHTSA complaint #11545915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Indianapolis, IN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have a 2016 ford edge sport I bought from a ford dealer and I now have adaptive steering fault code that has popped up and now the steering wheel is turned 90 degrees to the left and the suv steering is not working correctly and is very dangerous to drive I called the dealership and was told I have to pay for them to look at and to fix it the is a major safty issue as it's not safe to drive and this suv had the airbag recall fixed and I have seen others have the same issue I am having now and it has to do with faulty parts in the steering wheel again is a major safety issue.

NHTSA complaint #11538612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 44,000 miles Beaver Dam, WI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle jump started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the gear shift sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 44,000. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle required a third battery install. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer and was informed that the gear shift sensor needed to be replaced, that this failure was common in other Ford models. The battery was being drained despite being in park. The contact has had no further issues since the repair.

NHTSA complaint #11509838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Durham, NC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On my Ford there is a device somewhere inside the rear bumper assembly that will automatically open or close the rear hatch as long as the user has the key fob in their possession. There have been several times where the hatch has come down almost on top of me or my wife.There is a tone that sounds when the hatch starts to move but it only sounds from the front and can be difficult to hear if parked near a street or a busy parking lot. It would be a big help if the automatic hatch movement could be turned off by the driver. I believe Ford should also have a device in-betted in the hatch that also sounds if there is a problem. I have spoken to other owners on the web who also can’t find a way to turn off the hatch.

NHTSA complaint #11495982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Montgomery, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A Manufacture defect in the brake light housing cracks and causes water inside the light housing causing the light to be dim, eventually short out, and also flicker and shut off & on occasion. The end result is no brake lights or sometimes working depending on the water damage from the Manufacture defect of the light housing plastic.

NHTSA complaint #11494418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tampa, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My parking brake, ABS, and Traction Control (ESC) warning lights all illuminate even when not engaged (Parking Brake states engaged even while driving.) Traction Control (ESC) on/off indicators illuminate opposite of engagement/unengagement (no correlation between.) Identical symptoms from NHTSA recall #16V733000. My car was manufactured right during that timeframe when my make/model/year were deemed loaded with improper ABS/ESC computer software. I brought it into Ford repeatedly and it was incorrectly diagnosed as a faulty E-Brake switch, only to give me my vehicle back and E-Brake could not be unengaged while they returned me the keys in the lot. They looked at it again and stated my ABS Module was broken causing my parking brake actuators to now be faulty resulting in my rear rotors to be worn down to unsafe driving levels. The best reason they could give me for a faulty ABS Module was "lightning strike." I called Ford Customer Care and asked if my car was overlooked in this recall before sold to me and they originally said it was (told me it was manufactured in Ontario,Canada) but then called back to tell me it wasn't one of the vehicles affected. I am deafly afraid that my braking system will fail as I am driving.

NHTSA complaint #11490699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Prattville, AL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Moonroof multiple times has failed to close leaving car open on top. Weather moved in and put tarp but need to have it where I can close the moonroof.

NHTSA complaint #11470410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 30,000 miles Derry, NH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running and closing or opening the door, the horn honked twice. There were no warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who informed the contact about diagnostic fees. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact was concerned about the unauthorized use of the horn. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

NHTSA complaint #11439398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,000 miles Omaha, NE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2016 FORD EDGE, WHICH HAS A PANORAMIC SUNROOF AND MOON ROOF. MY SUNROOF MOTOR ONLY WORKS HALF THE TIME. IT WILL OPEN WITH NO ISSUES, BUT THEN IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT, IT WILL CLOSE, AND THEN OPEN AGAIN. I HAVE TO CLOSE IT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT ACTUALLY STAYS CLOSED. THE OTHER ISSUE I AM HAVING IS WITH THE MOON ROOF. IT HAS RANDOMLY CRACKED. I KEEP MY VEHICLE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND WORK FROM HOME. THERE IS NO CHIP IN THE GLASS, AND THE GLASS DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A REGULAR SPIDER FROM A CHIP. IT'S WAVY CRACKS.

NHTSA complaint #11352213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 36,000 miles Oceanside, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ADAPTIVE STEERING FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT IS ON. CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT EVER SINCE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AT 37,000 MILES AND FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS SAFETY MALFUNCTION UNDER ANY TYPE OF WARRANTY. I PURCHASED EXTENDED PLATINUM INSURANCE COVERAGE BECAUSE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED 1 YEAR AGO. LIGHT COMES ON EVERYTHING I TURN THE VEHICLE ON. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA complaint #11342331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 63,500 miles Centerton, AR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE INTERSTATE, THREE DIFFERENT TIMES IT SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, LOST ALL POWER AND SHUTDOWN THE CAR. NO POWER, LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, ETC. I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE. ONCE I WAS STOPPED, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT RESTARTED LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THESE EVENTS WERE VERY DANGEROUS. ONCE WAS WHEN IT WAS RAINING SO WHEN THE CAR LOST POWER, THE WIPERS STOPPED AT 70 MPH SO I HAD TO NAVIGATE TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SEE. A SECOND TIME WAS AT NIGHT DRIVING 70 MPH, WHEN IT SHUTDOWN, I LOST HEADLIGHTS AND I COULDN'T SEE. IT WAS TERRIFYING AS I WAS IN A REMOTE AREA OF I-49 WITHOUT ANY LIGHTING TO NAVIGATE TO THE SHOULDER. AGAIN, ONCE STOPPED AND PUT IN PARK, IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE NOTE, I'M NOT THE OWNER OF THIS CAR. I WAS DRIVING IT AS A LOANER FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. THIS PROBLEM WAS SO SERIOUS I AM REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE NHTSA AS THIS CAR HAD NO RECALLS TO ADDRESS. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INJURIES OR DIE. I WAS TERRIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #11298960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Pryor, OK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN PARKED AND LOCKED, THE REAR HATCH WILL UNLOCK WHEN DRIVER GONE, OR AT NIGHT. REAR HATCH DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE BY ANY SWITCH. A DANGER TO PERSONAL SAFETY AND THEFT.

NHTSA complaint #11269936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Watertown, NY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN I AM DRIVING, MY VOLUME FOR THE RADIO WILL INCREASE VERY QUICKLY WHILE HAVE MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING OR PARKED AND IT WILL ACCELERATE AS HIGH AS IT CAN GO. THIS CAN BE STARTLING, BECAUSE I AM NOT EXPECTING THE SOUND TO GET EXTREMELY LOUD, QUICKLY. I HAVE GONE INTO THE SETTINGS AND TURNED THE SETTING TO OFF WHEN IT ASKS ABOUT THE VOLUME INCREASING WHEN WE ACCELERATE THE GAS. HOWEVER, THIS DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH I CHOSE A DATE AT THE BOTTOM AS TO WHEN THIS HAPPENED, IT'S NOT ACCURATE. IT IS VERY RANDOM AND UNPREDICTABLE WHEN THE VOLUME INCREASES.

NHTSA complaint #11242756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 20,000 miles Durham, NC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE HAS A MOTION SENSOR UNDER THE REAR AREA THAT ENABLES THE HATCH TO OPEN AND CLOSE WHEN YOU SLIDE YOU FOOT UNDER THE BUMPER IF YOU HAVE THE KEY FOB ON YOU. WHEN YOU BEGIN LOADING PACKAGES IF YOUR FOOT MOVES NEAR THE SENSOR THE HATCH CAN CLOSE DOWN SUDDENLY AND HIT YOU IN THE HEAD OR BACK IF YOU ARE TURNING TO EMPTY A CART. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY FOR THE USER TO SHUT OFF THE MOTION SENSOR. A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS MANY COMPLAINTS PEOPLE HAVE MADE ON THIS TOPIC. SEVERAL FORD PRODUCTS HAVE THE SAME SYSTEM. VEHICLE IS PARKED WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

NHTSA complaint #11229422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Port Orange, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE REAR LIGHTS ACROSS THE REAR OF THE CAR, GET FILLED WITH WATER.. THIS STARTED APPROX 2 YEARS AGO WITH SOME CONDENSATION, EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL AND IT WOULD DRY AFTER SOME TIME. RECENTLY IT HAS GOTTEN A LOT WORSE, AND THE WATER FILLS UP OVER THE BULBS AND DOESN'T DRY. PICTURES WERE TAKEN BY THE DEALER AND SUBMITTED TO BOTH WARRANTY CO'S. ONLY TO BE REJECTED.. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE

NHTSA complaint #11228304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 9,036 miles LAS Vegas, NV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION THE PROXIMITY SENSORS GO OFF INADVERTENTLY FREQUENTLY WHEN THERE IS NO OBJECT THERE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO BE TOLD EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OKAY. THIS HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS AND IS VERY ANNOYING AND MAKES US NOT TRUST THE SENSORS SINCE THEY SENSE OBJECTS THAT ARE NOT VISIBLE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION OR STOP LIGHT. IT CAN GO OFF ON EITHER SIDE EVEN THROUGH NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS ARE THERE. MY WIFE HAS RECORDED THIS ON HER PHONE TO SHOW THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. WHEN WE SHOWED THEM THE VIDEO THEY SAID THEY HAD ANOTHER PERSON RECORD A VIDEO OF THE SAME ISSUE ON ANOTHER FORD EDGE UNDER SLOWING OR COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS REPORT WANTS A SPECIFIC DATE REPORTED WHEN THIS HAPPENED HOWEVER AS MENTIONED THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAS DONE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM FORD COUNTRY IN HENDERSON, NV. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS TRYING TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF BOTH GAUDIN FORD IN LAS VEGAS,NV AND FORD COUNTRY WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN HENDERSON, NV

NHTSA complaint #11186333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 37,000 miles Houston, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EDGE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO "HOT" AND THE "COOLANT OVERHEATED" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARK CITY FORD (3333 INWOOD RD, DALLAS, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE SURGE HAD DAMAGED THE BATTERY, WIRE HARNESS, FUSE BOX, AND COOLING FAN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.

NHTSA complaint #11139945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 45,000 miles Lexington, KY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CAR WAS PARKED. THE HEAD LIGHTS TURNED ON/OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNED ON/OFF, AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOWS OPENED AND CLOSED SPONTANEOUSLY. BOTH KEY FOBS WERE IN THE HOUSE AT LEAST 40 FEET FROM THE CAR. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE REMOTE START OPTION. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE. THE HOUSE IS IN A RURAL AREA AT LEAST 1/4 MILE FROM THE NEAREST HOUSE. THE OBVIOUS CONCERN IS SECURITY WITH REGARD TO THEFT IN AN URBAN SETTING. ALSO POSSIBLE WATER DAMAGE IF THIS WAS TO OCCUR DURING A RAINSTORM. IT WAS WITNESSED BY THREE DIFFERENT PEOPLE. THE ONLY "RF" DEVICES ACTIVE IN THE HOUSE WERE A CORDLESS PHONE, TWO CELL PHONES, AND A WIFI ROUTER.

NHTSA complaint #11123052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 55,000 miles Larkspur, CO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I BOUGHT A 2016 EDGE TITANIUM LAST YEAR. THE WRENCH ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS WEEK. WHEN I TOOK THE EDGE TO THE DEALER, THE FIRST THING THE DEALERSHIP DID WAS LOOK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EXPLAINED THAT MY WIRES AND SENSORS WERE CHEWED BY RABBITS OR MICE. I LEARNED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM IS SOY BASED. I ASKED IF THE DEALER COULD REPLACE THE WIRES AND SENSORS WITH NON-SOY PRODUCTS AND WAS TOLD FORD DOES NOT MAKE A NON-SOY BASED WIRING SYSTEM. I LIVE IN COLORADO AND WE USE OUR VEHICLES OUT SIDE FOR CAMPING, VACATIONS, AND DRIVING. ANIMALS APPARENTLY LOVE SOY. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANIMALS TO DESTROY WIRING SYSTEMS WHERE I LIVE. THIS COST ME $1,050. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY BROTHER WHO LIVES IN MISSOURI. HE HAD A 2016 FORD FUSION. IT WAS PARKED IN HIS DRIVEWAY 4 WEEKS. HE COULD NOT START HIS CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO HIS DEALERSHIP. HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD TO HAVE HIS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SENSORS REPLACED, WHICH COST HIM $2,000. THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE, OR MY BROTHER, AND I HAVE PURCHASED FORDS SINCE THE 1970S. I FEEL FORD SHOULD OFFER THE OPTION TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE WIRING SYSTEMS WITH A NON-SOY PRODUCT AND REIMBURSE US FOR THIS DAMAGE. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP IS DONE WITH THE REPAIR, I WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE THE REPAIR BILL.

NHTSA complaint #11122156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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