2016 Ford Edge Steering Problems
- 63
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 63 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- adaptive steering · 51 records
- steering wheel · 45 records
- steering fault · 37 records
- fault service · 22 records
- service required · 22 records
- warning light · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 51 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Got codes for no steering assist fault and no advance trac, meaning no power steering and no awd. There are recalls for this but was told, my car didn't apply because not made at the plants they were made. Took my car to a ford dealership, had them look at it, after disconnecting battery for 10 minutes, both came back, but said rack and pinion was bad? My car just past the 36,000 miles in garage miles were 38804.…
ODI 11300485
Steering
This is regarding ford's safety recall 19s26. My car too showed similar symptoms as mentioned in the recall notice and the dealership had to replace the steering . Gear and the bolts. Unfortunately, my car does not show up in the recall list even though the make, model and the manufacturing plant matches. The repairs cost me a 100$ deductible on my extended warranty and 60$ to jump start the car. Other costs…
ODI 11297287
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and two unknown warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the adaptive steering fault service required message was displayed. The contact called don hinds ford inc ([redacted], fishers, in 46038, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided…
ODI 11259135
Steering · Unknown Or Other
When flat towing behind rv vehicle goes into a wobble. Only way to stop the wobble is to come to a complete stop. Happened when entering road from shoulder also on a rough uneven road. Happened at slow speed 10 to 20 mph.
ODI 11205538
Steering
The adaptive steering fault service required light came on again. There is a tsb on this and the dealership replaced the steering wheel to fix it. Now it is coming on again with the new steering wheel and will need to go back to the dealer for service. It came on during a highway trip from new orleans to daytona and has stayed on ever since. The steering wheel is tilted left as a result.
ODI 11186325
Steering
This is the second failure of the adaptive power steering on my 2016 edge sport with 22,500 miles on it. The first time was when the car had 8800 miles on it and ford wound up replacing the whole steering wheel in august of 2017. This morning it happened again almost identically to the last time. I was backing out of a parking spot and all of the sudden the steering wheel out of nowhere turns 90 degrees to the left…
ODI 11171876
Steering · Suspension
We are the original owners of the 2016 edge. At approximately 48,000 miles, we heard a popping noise in the front suspension which progressed to a loud squeaking sound on bumps and turning. The local dealer could not duplicate the problem. At 54,000 miles, the vehicle started darting on uneven road surfaces (rapid shifts in directional stability, often changing lanes without warning). The local dealer said there…
ODI 11283157
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Wheels
Lost control on my stearing driving to my work this morning. I was driving on straight road when i started expecting lost of stearing, car was almast start driving to the curb. I put on breaks and car wouldn't stop. Tryed to maneuver car to stop from going on curb and turning to oppositside but there was outcoming traffic, but was very unfortunate to control that is was still driving even i was pushing on the breaks…
ODI 11162075
Steering
Got an error message: "adaptive steering fault, need service", just after the manufacture warranty expired. Need to spend about 1.8k to fix this. This seems to be a common issue for many 2016 ford edge sport. Really concern about the quality and safety of ford cars. So disappointed.
ODI 11153124
Steering
I am continuing to document each occurrence of the adaptive steering fault service required light. By the time i get to the dealership they can't duplicate the problem and the vehicle will not hold the codes. The light goes out. It came on october 28, 2018 at 9pm at 21870 miles. I went back to my vehicle five minutes later and it was out. I drove to work this morning and the light came on again. I was driving around…
ODI 11143627
Steering
I parked my car in a lot w/out any issues. When i returned to the vehicle and started the car and put the car into reverse gear, a warning light "adaptive steering failure" was displayed. The wheel seemed to not be centered when driving straight. I even tried shutting off the car and restarting, but to no avail. I parked it at home and the next day started it to show my husband and the light was no longer on. The…
ODI 11143492
Steering
Adaptive steering fault. Vehicle was stationary and transmission in park mileage 33205.9. Upon starting, the warning message appeared. After acknowledgment of message, the dash light remained on. Immediately drove to dealer for service and showed warning to service manager. Was not able to have a technician review issue as to lack of availability. Scheduled next available appointment, 6 days later. Advised that…
ODI 11142811
Steering
The adapative steering fault service required light keeps coming on. It's come on several times but since the dealership can't or won't fix it because they can't duplicate the problem and light goes out and apparently does not store codes, i've begun the process to document the dates, times and mileage it comes on and going forward will take a picture every time it happens. It happened on october 3, 2018 at 930 @…
ODI 11140589
Steering
The adaptive steering fault service require light keeps coming on. When trying to get the dealerships to look into it i am told it won't show an codes or they don't see the light. I don't know how this is possible. They say they can't duplicate and by the time it comes on again it will turn off after so many "key" cycles. Apparently, there is a known issue but they still won't do anything to fix it. It makes the…
ODI 11139050
Steering
Vehicle lost assisted steering while in a parking lot, making it incredibly difficult to steer. The screen on the dash popped up with the messages'steering assist fault' 'service advancetrac' and 'hill start assist disabled'. I am 250lbs, and i found it very difficult to steer turn the wheel. There is no doubt in my mind that if my wife was traveling down the highway when it happened, it would have resulted in a…
ODI 11104543
Steering
Takata recall, for the past two months i have had a warning message come up "adaptive steering fault service required" the service that is required, is to replace my steering wheel. Adaptive steering was placed on all 2016 ford edge titanium, now i'm worried about the safety of my car, because there is a fault and the only way to fix the fault is to pay and replace a steering wheel on a car that's less then 5 years…
ODI 11102754
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Please allow me to qualify this documentation by stating that we have not yet brought this auto back to the dealer at this time. We purchased the car less than a year ago. The car has fewer than 3,000 miles. In the past week we are seeing the adaptive steering warning light come on after starting and as soon as putting the car into gear. This has occurred 4 times in the past week. We have not noticed any difference…
ODI 11066851
Body · Engine · Steering
I bought a 2016 edge sport in january and have had to take to the shop for the oil pan leaked 2 times in a month steering warning light came on for 1hr head liner had to be replaced brake lights filled with water, bumper had to be replaced because of a hole from factory. I asked for another car they said no i asked for my money back and they said no so i have a car with 11000 miles that's in the shop every month and…
ODI 11051142
Steering
My car was parked in a shopping center. When we returned to the vehicle and started the car and put the car into forward gear, a warning light "adaptive steering failure" was displayed. In order to drive straight, i had to turn the wheel at a full 90 degree angle. I even tried shutting off the car and restarting, but to no avail. After parking it at home, i let it sit for about an hour, restarted the car, and…
ODI 11043468
Steering
Steering wheel randomly goes off center, sometime more sometimes less, as if the adaptive steering is malfunctioning. The car continues to track straight and has a proper alignment. No error codes or warnings are shown.
ODI 11039928
Steering
Vehicle was in motion on a county highway approximately at 45 or 50 mph. Pat steering and vehicle also may have lost power resulting in crossing into left lane and striking a tree. Yes, there was deer in the area at the time but they in no way. Caused the accident. Appeared i had no steering or possibly brakes. Struck an ash tree head on, passenger side total loss of vehicle. Spent 3 weeks in the hospital, fortunate…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11048443
Steering
While at slow speed and turning (i.e., in a parking lot), the "adaptive steering fault/service required" light will occasionally come on and the steering wheel feels as if something released or switched inside of it. The steering wheel has realigned slightly off-center several times but the system resets most of the time after turning the vehicle off and restarting it several minutes later. Twice now though, the…
ODI 11045214
Steering
Adaptive steering fault service required light keeps coming on and then goes away when shut off and started.
ODI 11019804
Steering
Adaptive steering issue. Light has intermittently came on and off, but yesterday the wheel was at [redacted] straight. Seems like safety could be an issue. Especially if you were at a light and the steering wheel was straight and you side swiped the car in the next lane. This morning the light was off and i'm currently at the dealer have them check and hopefully resolve the issue. I purchased this vehicle for my…
ODI 11016495
Steering
My 2016 ford edge sport with 8745 miles on it is experiencing adaptive power steering issues. At approx. 5000 miles the warning light starting coming on and off intermittently and as of yesterday the light is now steady and the steering wheel is now not aligned with the direction the wheels are pointed while driving. This feel unsafe and i cant get ford to look at it until aug 23, 2017
ODI 11015937