# Ford Edge power steering warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 130 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (77) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about the power steering warning light on the Ford Edge (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (77). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. ## Ford Edge power steering warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the power steering light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 25 | 731 | 3% | | 2016 | 77 | 927 | 8% | | 2017 | 16 | 1379 | 1% | | 2018 | 6 | 849 | 1% | | 2019 | 3 | 776 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 328 | 0% | | 2024 | 2 | 44 | 5% | 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 power steering warning light **[19V632000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V632000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2019-08-29): 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. **Remedy:** 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.... **[15V250000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V250000)** (2015 models, reported 2015-04-28): 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. **Remedy:** 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... 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 lost the power steering and it was very hard to maneuver. I took it to a dealer that said it was electrical (software) and they had to reset it. Why???? My concern is it could have caused an accident if my wife was driving because she would not of been able to steer it. Or if I was in the middle of a turn or lane..." -- owner of a 2024 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2026 - "Then the PSCM (power steering control module) just went out all at once. Was driving and it showed warning on the dash. I drove on and parked. When I went to start back, it started fine but couldn't move steering wheel. I'm seeing this has been a problem with other owners and the same year model. Ford has done a..." -- owner of a 2020 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2024 - "Lost steering while parallel parking on a busy street with numerous warning lights appearing on dash, including steering fault. This occurred at 9000 miles after only 6 months of driving this brand-new car. Car had to be towed through my aaa membership to saybrook ford otherwise the free ford customer assistance..." -- owner of a 2019 Ford Edge, complaint filed 2019 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the power steering warning light means The power steering light means the car has detected a fault in the steering assist system, and steering may feel much heavier, especially at low speed and when parking. On most newer cars with electric power steering, a low battery or charging voltage is a common cause. On older cars with hydraulic steering, low fluid or a slipping belt is more likely. You can still steer without assist, but it takes much more effort. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low battery or charging voltage** (common) 2. **Electric power steering motor or module fault** (common) 3. **Low power steering fluid (hydraulic systems)** (common) 4. **Steering torque or angle sensor fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Power steering warning light](/warning-lights/power-steering). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Ford Edge power steering light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (19V632000, 15V250000) 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 power steering light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Edge model years have the most complaints mentioning the power steering warning light, with 77 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 power steering light on? Drive to a shop this week. If steering still feels normal, you can drive carefully to a shop. If steering becomes heavy, jerky or locks up, or the light is red, pull over and stop driving; have the car towed, because sudden loss of assist at speed or in a tight turn can cause a crash. ### 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 - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ford-edge): 10 complaints - [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 - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-edge): 21 complaints ## Power steering warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ram-1500): 1061 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-colorado): 810 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-explorer): 498 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-civic): 387 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-cr-v): 362 complaints - [Chrysler Pacifica](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chrysler-pacifica): 252 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-wrangler): 248 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-grand-cherokee): 231 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-accord): 220 complaints ## Ford Edge - [Ford Edge specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-edge) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-edge Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.