Should I buy a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Ford Edge 2.0 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Automatic gearbox judder, hesitation or loss of drive

Jerky take-up from rest, hesitation when selecting drive or reverse, or a lurch in stop-start traffic.

How to check

Pull away gently several times from a standstill, then creep in slow traffic pace and select reverse after stopping.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

2Moderate Likelihood

AdBlue / NOx sensor / SCR faults

AdBlue warning, engine light, ‘no engine start in X miles’ message, or repeated emissions faults.

How to check

Start the car from cold and watch the dash for emissions or restart-countdown messages, then drive until fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

3High Likelihood

Power tailgate latch, motor or alignment faults

Tailgate refuses to open or close properly, dashboard says it is open when it looks shut, or the battery goes flat after parking.

How to check

Use the boot button, key fob and cabin switch on level ground, then lock the car after closing it.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.7% (81 failed / 1,046 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.0% (621 failed / 5,663 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 12.7% (728 failed / 5,729 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 14.2% (530 failed / 3,735 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 16.5% (296 failed / 1,795 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 15.1% (73 failed / 484 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 24.5% (39 failed / 159 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 10.3% (4 failed / 39 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 22.2% (2 failed / 9 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 5 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2016 Ford Edge 2.0 Diesel Automatic

Ford Edge buying questions

Is a 2016 Ford Edge worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Ford Edge 2.0 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Ford Edge (2016)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Ford Edge?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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