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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FMPK3J89GBB18521 · Checked Nov 13, 2026
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2FMPK3J89GB•••••• 2016 Ford EDGE

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 7 for the average 2016 Ford EDGE build.

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913on the model
130builds in total
Most reported Back Over Prevention 2 Engine 1 Service Brakes 1

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Engine Oct 2025
My 2016 Ford Edge has 95,000 miles on it and I have only owned it since Spring of this year. Out of nowhere, I start having an antifreeze leak, and notice it is coming from my water pump, and my mechanic says it is going to cost $2000 plus dollars to fix it. I called several…
Service Brakes Aug 2025
There has been safety recall for six months with no updates or fix. The fix is simple but they are not implementing it. It is causing issues for me
Back Over Prevention Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when she placed the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FMPK3J89GBB18521 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.