# Ford Edge aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 10 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (4) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 10 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Ford Edge (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (4). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Ford Edge aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 731 | 0% | | 2016 | 4 | 927 | 0% | | 2017 | 3 | 1379 | 0% | | 2021 | 1 | 114 | 1% | | 2022 | 1 | 135 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Ford Edge recalls related to the aBS warning light **[16V733000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V733000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2016-10-12): 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. **Remedy:** 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. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Ford Edge owners report - "I'm getting warning lights on the dash that indicated that ABS, traction control, cruise control and collision mitigation are inoperable. The dealership service dept. had the vehicle for over 2 weeks trying to diagnose the problem in conjunction with Ford engineers. they finally determined the the issue was a bad..." -- owner of a 2022 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2022 - "The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the transmission and ABS control module. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be either rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case..." -- owner of a 2021 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2025 - "Putting the car in drive and would drive a few feet suddenly, all the panel lights ( check engine, abs,hazard control,electric parking brake,) literally every light on the panel would turn on and engine would stall causing the steering to become hard to control. This happened 3 times within a 2 week span then, I..." -- owner of a 2017 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Ford Edge abs light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (16V733000) covering 2015-2016 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Ford Edge years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Edge model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 4 for 2016. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Ford Edge with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Ford Edge has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Ford Edge warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-edge): 22 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/ford-edge): 5 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/ford-edge): 106 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/ford-edge): 1380 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/ford-edge): 752 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-edge): 130 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-edge): 21 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Ford Edge - [Ford Edge specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-edge) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ford-edge Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.