Ford Edge 2016: ABS/ESC Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 Edge models with faulty ABS/ESC software that could cause loss of engine torque control without warning. Owners must have the module replaced by November 22, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2015-2016 Edge vehicles that may have incorrect ABS and ESC software. This could cause the vehicle to lose engine torque control without warning, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles must be repaired by dealers by November 22, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226821-ford-edge-2016-abs-esc-software-issue-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226821-ford-edge-2016-abs-esc-software-issue-may-cause-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V733000
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“Ford Edge 2016: ABS/ESC Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226821-ford-edge-2016-abs-esc-software-issue-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #16V733000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V733000).
Why it’s dangerous
The faulty software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control and not display warning lamps when there's an ABS or ESC malfunction. This means drivers won't know if the system is failing until it's too late, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles with ABS/ESC software updated between February 9, 2015 and August 12, 2016 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk if the ESC system loses engine torque control without warning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2016 Ford Edge was manufactured between February 9, 2015 and August 12, 2016. The recall covers vehicles that may have been updated with incorrect ABS and ESC software during dealer servicing.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule the repair.
Get ABS Module Replacement
Dealers will replace the ABS module and update the service software for free.
November 22, 2016
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V733000 (December 10, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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