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.
Steering
Adaptive steering - service required - light came on - ford dealer applied a software update which failed. Now are replacing steering wheel. Deemed unsafe to drive. Others have had the same issue and multiple steering wheel replacements.
ODI 10937146
Steering
'adaptive steering fault service required' warning light used to come on at random, now it's there permanently. I took some photos of the instrument cluster to illustrate - will attach a file. Happened for the first time 12/15/2016. Stays on permanently since 1/16/2017.
ODI 10946632
Steering
Difficulty steering vehicle when car is moving on city street. Have to fight with the steering to keep car on the road. *tr
ODI 10944244
Steering
Adaptive steering fault, steering would not register input when fault occur. On start up the car would register the error and make steering difficult with steering input not register to the turning of the wheels. The steering column also makes a grinding noise. Dealer just cleared the error and did not fix anything, with the error returning the next day.
ODI 10929015
Steering
Adaptive steering system failure, while car moving on highway. Currently inoperable while ford has parts shipped from germany. Repeat problem-return to dealer three times. Ford does not know how to fix as of this date.
ODI 10955420
Steering
We purchased a new ford edge 2016 sport on september 18, 2016. On october 25, 2016 we received a message indicating 'adaptive steering fault service required.' later that same day, the message did not appear on the driver display. However, on october 26, 2016, we received the same message: 'adaptive steering fault service required.' we went to a local ford service department (in concord, ca) and they performed…
ODI 10920640
Steering
Adaptive steering fault service required error. I turned it on from the parking lot at work and the error came up and the steering wheel was not aligned with the tires, when driving straight the steering wheel was 1/4 turned to the left
ODI 10919965
Steering
I was parking on a side street with about 2200 miles on the car. The dashboard lit up with adaptive steering issue warning light telling me to take it in for service. I thought the car had died, but after a restart, it seemed to drive ok and i put it up to a one time computer glitch. I was 70 miles from home. I almost forgot it happened but after returning from a long trip, it happened again. I went to the forum and…
ODI 10919121
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. While starting the vehicle, the adaptive steering fault service required indicator illuminated. It was diagnosed that the steering system needed an update. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the steering wheel needed to be replaced, but the part was on back order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10972025
Steering
Adaptive steering fault! Warning light is intermittent but comes on while driving. First occurrence was before october 16, 2016. Mileage was less than 3000 miles on odometer. Now at 7000+ miles but light comes on randomly with warning to see dealer immediately.
ODI 10965810
Steering
Adaptive steering fault - service required! While driving down the road, steering wheel changed ratio, became extremely light and disconnected from wheels. Steering wheel also changed to a 45 degree right angle while driving straight down the road. This is a safety issue! Escalated to ford, stating i lost confidence in driving this car. Didn't want to be a statistic with my kids when this happens again when going…
ODI 10915236
Steering
At about 4500 miles, an "adaptive steering fault - needs service" light came on. It went off. Then, a day or two later it came on again. I took the edge into norm reeves ford in cerritos, ca to have them "service" the adaptive steering. They told me they could find no problem. A week or so later, i took it back to norm reeves ford and they kept the vehicle for 13 days told me they couldn't "replicate" the problem.…
ODI 10920398
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
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
ODI 10894912