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2015 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Edge.

Body SUV

The 2015 Ford Edge is an SUV that uses 5W-30 engine oil with a 6.0-quart capacity. Owner-reported data shows 718 complaints for this model year, with engine issues as the top complaint area and seven recalls on record. Within the 2004–2024 model span, that complaint volume sits well below the 2013 high of 2,434 and far above the 2004 low of 3, placing the 2015 model between the extremes of the nameplate's reported reliability history.

Model year202420232021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-60R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760
Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4059 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Edge of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.20 sec315 hpAWD
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec315 hpAWD
2015Titanium 3.5L V67.70 sec16.10 sec280 hpAWD
2015Titanium EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.20 sec245 hpAWD
2016Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.70 sec315 hpAWD
2017Titanium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 80W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6F35
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity11.6
Engine Coolant Capacity11.7 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts59 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug21 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts77.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity24.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity5.2 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity21.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief21 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)65
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51-87 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 21 /; Front: 65; Rear: 19 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 66 /; Front: 98; Rear: 66 /
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.7; Rear: 6.7 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.374
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004 - 0.015
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004 - 0.015

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep NOTICE: Failure to follow the camshaft tightening procedure can result in damage to the camshafts. · Lubricate the camshafts, camshaft journals and camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil and install. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Install the camshaft caps and the bolts. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Tighten 2 turns at a time in the sequence shown in 2 Steps. · Torque:

15.1
211.8
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation. · Install the intake and exhaust camshafts in the neutral position. Align the D-slots as shown in the illustration. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A)

111.1
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 2 stages
130
260
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0
2Loosen 1 turn
318.0
4180
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install the No. 1, 2 and 3 main bearing caps and bolts on the cylinder block and, keeping the caps as square as possible, alternately draw the caps down evenly using the cap bolts. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Lubricate the lower thrust washer with clean engine oil. Install the lower thrust washer and the No. 4 main bearing cap and, keeping the cap as square as possible, alternately draw the cap down evenly using the cap bolts. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Push the crankshaft forward to seat the crankshaft thrust washer. · Tighten the main bearing cap bolts.

130
2Loosen360 degrees
326
4180 degrees180 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur. · NOTE: After installation of each connecting rod cap, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation. · Install the connecting rod caps, bolts and tighten in 3 Steps. · Torque:

17.4
221.0
390 degrees90 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur. · NOTE: After installation of each piston, connecting rod, rod cap and bolts, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation. · Install the connecting rod cap and the new bolts. · Torque:

117.0
232.0
390 degrees90 degrees
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1166
2Loosen360 degrees
326
4270
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Loosen 1 turn Step 3: 37.0 Step 4: 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed. · Torque:

114.8
226.0
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
545 degrees45 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 Step 3: 83
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install the crankshaft upper main bearings and thrust bearing into the cylinder block. · Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the bearing caps. · Make sure all oil passages are aligned. · Lubricate all main bearings with clean engine oil. Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Tighten the main bearing cap bolts.

130
2Loosen360 degrees
326
4180 degrees180 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Lubricate the new main bearing beam bolts threads and under the bolt heads with clean engine oil. · NOTE: Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block, then position the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block before tightening the main bearing beam bolts. · Install the bolts and tighten in sequence shown. · Material: Motorcraft(R) SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) / XO-5W30-QSP (U.S.) (WSS-M2C946-A) · Torque:

13.7
218.0
390 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
124.0
290 degrees90 degrees
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to 18.0 Step 290 degrees
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4
245 degrees45 degrees
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4
214.8

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Ford Edge records 718 complaints, 7 recalls, 2 investigations, and 181 TSBs, placing it in an elevated middle band of the model's federal record rather than at either extreme. Compared to its immediate predecessor year, 2014 (378 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, 68 TSBs), the 2015 shows a near-doubling of complaints, more than double the TSB volume, and a sharp jump in recalls, while it remains modestly better than 2016 (883 complaints, 208 TSBs) and well below the 2013 peak of 2,434 complaints. Across the generation, the arc rises steeply from 2011–2013, dips in 2014, then climbs again through 2017 — the 2015 sits on the early side of this second wave, coinciding with a mid-cycle refresh and a noticeable surge in TSB activity that persists into 2016. The target year's complaint cluster is concentrated in Engine (113), Unknown/Other (73), Power Train (64), and Service Brakes (45), and while 18 crash and 3 fire filings indicate no outsized safety cluster, the powertrain concentration is material. Because 2015 carries materially more recalls, investigations, and TSBs than the cleaner 2014 but fewer raw complaints than the 2016–2017 stretch, it is a defensible but not standout buy; any purchase should include a pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and transmission behavior and documented verification that all 7 outstanding recalls have been completed.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
181
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
718
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 718 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine113
Unknown Or Other73
Power Train64
Service Brakes45
Visibility/Wiper38
Structure32
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Back Over Prevention29
Steering29

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V632000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 29/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… 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…

16V733000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 12/10/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with… 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. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 181 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26H022026-05-06Air BagsHarvest Program 26H02 Certain 2015 Model Year Mustang, Fusion, and Edge Vehicles Driver…
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 25-23952025-08-27EngineThis article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Edge take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.