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2015 Ford Edge

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Ford Edge
Pictured: 2019 Ford Edge SEL EcoBoost AWD 2.0L front 4.6.19. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 30 hwy
Length
188.2 in
Curb weight
3,911–4,059 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
7 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

  • 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Ford Edge is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 188 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,059 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 0% better than the 2015 small SUV average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 731 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2015

  • New body dimensions: 3.9 in longer, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
  • Engine dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl
  • NHTSA overall rating up from 4 to 5 stars

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Edge →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD188.2 in76 in68.5 in112.2 in65 / 64.6 in4,059 lb
4dr SUV FWD188.2 in76 in68.5 in112.2 in65 / 64.6 in3,911 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Edge FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 30 / 240%$2,800374
Edge FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 240%$2,800369
Edge AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23+2%$2,900390
Edge FWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21-12%$3,200426
Edge FWD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21-12%$3,200415
Edge AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-12%$3,350448
Edge AWD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-12%$3,350448
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24 MPG2015 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2015 Ford Edge SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.4%
2015 Ford Edge SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.5%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2015 Ford Edge SUV FWD
Frontal crash test — 2015 Ford Edge SUV FWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2015 Ford Edge SUV FWD
Side crash test — 2015 Ford Edge SUV FWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2015 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Ford Edge (this car)24 MPG★★★★★7
2015 Toyota RAV426 MPG★★★★★4
2015 Honda CR-V29 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Toyota 4Runner19 MPG★★★★★9
2015 Ford Explorer23 MPG★★★★★8
2015 Subaru Forester27 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Mazda CX-529 MPG★★★★★3

Recalls (7)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Aug 22, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V544000 · 499,129 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod · Jun 10, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2,925,968 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Service Brakes · Aug 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V469000 · 488,594 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Risk
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Aug 29, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V632000 · 116,160 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 12, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V733000 · 53 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Apr 28, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V250000 · 487,301 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Ford Edge is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

731Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
18Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
18Injuries reported
40,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine194
Unknown Or Other112
Power Train106
Service Brakes77
Service Brakes, Hydraulic75
Electrical System52
Structure › Body46
Visibility/Wiper43
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 324/12: 425/01: 925/02: 325/03: 125/04: 225/05: 725/06: 725/07: 425/08: 125/09: 925/10: 825/11: 525/12: 1226/01: 626/02: 826/03: 726/04: 1326/05: 1026/06: 426/07: 326/08: 126/09: 726/10: 424/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 13

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Ford Edge buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 194 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Power Train — 106 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  4. Service Brakes — 77 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 40,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Edge. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Edge years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2024 Edge23189 in★★★★★244
2023 Edge23189 in★★★★★423
2022 Edge23189 in★★★★★5133
2021 Edge24189 in★★★★★7114
2020 Edge24189 in★★★★★4326
2019 Edge25189 in★★★★★3773
2018 Edge24188.2 in★★★★★7849
2017 Edge24188.2 in★★★★★81,377
2016 Edge24188.2 in★★★★★7926
2014 Edge24184.3 in★★★★★3369
2013 Edge24184.3 inNot rated22,313
2012 Edge24184.3 inNot rated3952

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →