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Ford Edge 2007–2014 problems by year and mileage

1st generation · U387 (Ford CD3)

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.

The 2007 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
90,000 mi
Complaints filed
989
Recalls naming this year
5

Most reported on the 2007

  1. Airbag system330 reports · median 100,000 mi
  2. Transmission and driveline193 reports · median 88,000 mi
  3. Fuel and propulsion system105 reports · median 103,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — storage
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2008 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
86,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,120
Recalls naming this year
6

Most reported on the 2008

  1. Airbag system438 reports · median 95,000 mi
  2. Transmission and driveline277 reports · median 86,000 mi
  3. Electrical system158 reports · median 85,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — storage
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2009 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
96,000 mi
Complaints filed
261
Recalls naming this year
6

Most reported on the 2009

  1. Airbag system132 reports
  2. Brakes40 reports · median 103,000 mi
  3. Fuel and propulsion system23 reports

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — storage
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2010 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
85,000 mi
Complaints filed
673
Recalls naming this year
6

Most reported on the 2010

  1. Airbag system287 reports · median 82,000 mi
  2. Brakes162 reports · median 100,000 mi
  3. Transmission and driveline52 reports · median 50,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — storage
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2011 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
58,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,803
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2011

  1. Electrical system687 reports · median 55,000 mi
  2. Body structure274 reports · median 52,000 mi
  3. Brakes261 reports · median 90,000 mi

Recall areas Electrical system — software · Structure — body · Latches/locks/linkages — hatchback/liftgate
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2012 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
51,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,134
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2012

  1. Electrical system462 reports · median 48,000 mi
  2. Brakes247 reports · median 70,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise177 reports · median 53,000 mi

Recall areas Power train — axle assembly · Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2013 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
54,000 mi
Complaints filed
2,446
Recalls naming this year
2

Most reported on the 2013

  1. Electrical system854 reports · median 45,000 mi
  2. Brakes531 reports · median 77,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise427 reports · median 49,000 mi

Recall areas Power train — axle assembly · Fuel system, gasoline
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2014 Ford Edge

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Median failure report
55,000 mi
Complaints filed
383
Recalls naming this year
3

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2014

  1. Problems owners could not categorise82 reports · median 49,000 mi
  2. Brakes57 reports
  3. Electrical system56 reports · median 50,000 mi

Recall areas Power train — axle assembly · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2009; earliest: the 2012, and the 2009 is 3 years older (part of the gap is age).

The short answer

“Is the 2007–2014 Ford Edge reliable?”

Median of reported failures
61,000 mi
90% of reports came by
128,000 mi
Reports with mileage
6,055
Recalls
17

Most reported

  1. Electrical system26.8% of complaints · median 51,000 mi
  2. Brakes16.6% of complaints · median 85,000 mi
  3. Airbag system14.1% of complaints · median 90,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 8,809 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2014 Ford Edge; the electrical system leads with 26.8% of them, and half of the 6,055 that record an odometer reading came by 61,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.

No single peak: the middle half runs 40,000 to 95,000 miles.

Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

How many miles does a 2007–2014 Ford Edge last?

On the 2007–2014 Ford Edge, half of the 6,055 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 61,000 miles and 90% by 128,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).

295 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 55 past 200,000 — each one proof that an Edge reached that mileage, not that it failed there.

Figure 1 · Ford Edge 2007–2014 · 6,055 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 408 complaints

Mileage at failure, Ford Edge 2007–2014Histogram of 6,055 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 40,000 to 45,000 miles with 408 complaints, 6.7 percent of the total. No single peak: the middle half runs 40,000 to 95,000 miles. A further 55 complaints, 0.9 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 61,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 55 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
10%
24,000
25%
40,000
Median
61,000
75%
95,000
90%
128,000
Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0002293.8%
5,000–10,000581.0%
10,000–15,000771.3%
15,000–20,0001071.8%
20,000–25,0001422.3%
25,000–30,0001722.8%
30,000–35,0002764.6%
35,000–40,0003706.1%
40,000–45,0004086.7%
45,000–50,0003575.9%
50,000–55,0003756.2%
55,000–60,0002974.9%
60,000–65,0002934.8%
65,000–70,0002454.0%
70,000–75,0002784.6%
75,000–80,0001983.3%
80,000–85,0002494.1%
85,000–90,0002133.5%
90,000–95,0001813.0%
95,000–100,0001572.6%
100,000–105,0002113.5%
105,000–110,0001232.0%
110,000–115,0001462.4%
115,000–120,000941.6%
120,000–125,0001171.9%
125,000–130,0001031.7%
130,000–135,000871.4%
135,000–140,000691.1%
140,000–145,000721.2%
145,000–150,000560.9%
150,000–155,000570.9%
155,000–160,000350.6%
160,000–165,000360.6%
165,000–170,000230.4%
170,000–175,000270.4%
175,000–180,000220.4%
180,000–185,000160.3%
185,000–190,00060.1%
190,000–195,000110.2%
195,000–200,00070.1%
200,000+550.9%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

How to read these figures

Common Edge problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · Ford Edge 2007–2014

When each system fails

Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)

  1. Body structure806 reportsmedian 49,000middle half 37,000–68,000
  2. Electrical system2,358 reportsmedian 51,000middle half 38,000–74,000
  3. Problems owners could not categorise1,049 reportsmedian 56,000middle half 40,000–84,000
  4. Transmission and driveline978 reportsmedian 70,000middle half 43,000–100,000
  5. Engine683 reportsmedian 72,000middle half 45,000–106,000
  6. Brakes1,462 reportsmedian 85,000middle half 58,000–115,000
  7. Airbag system1,238 reportsmedian 90,000middle half 51,000–120,000
  • Your odometer, once entered below

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Electrical system2,35826.8%51,00038,000–74,000
Brakes1,46216.6%85,00058,000–115,000
Airbag system1,23814.1%90,00051,000–120,000
Problems owners could not categorise1,04911.9%56,00040,000–84,000
Transmission and driveline97811.1%70,00043,000–100,000
Body structure8069.1%49,00037,000–68,000
Engine6837.8%72,00045,000–106,000
Exterior lighting6157.0%52,00038,000–76,000
Fuel and propulsion system4134.7%81,00055,000–112,000
Throttle and speed control3213.6%61,00040,000–93,000

Known problems with the 2007–2014 Edge

Engine 2007–2014

Affected: V6

Internal water pump failure on the 3.5L/3.7L Cyclone V6. The pump is chain-driven behind the timing cover; when the shaft seal fails, coolant enters the crankcase and destroys bearings with little warning. Failures cluster roughly between 80,000 and 150,000 miles and there was no US recall.

Drivetrain

Power Transfer Unit and rear drive unit failure on AWD models, presenting as whine, grinding or clunking from the driveline.

Engine Management 2007–2010

Electronic throttle body failure causing 'reduced engine power' limp mode and stalling; addressed by a Ford customer satisfaction program on this era of Duratec V6.

Brakes 2013–2014

Brake master cylinder seal allows brake fluid to leak into the vacuum booster, reducing braking assist; recalled on 2.0L EcoBoost cars.

Before you buy a 2007–2014 Edge: the 3-minute check

Generated from 6,055 mileage-tagged complaints, 17 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at an authorized dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 17 campaigns cover this generation.
  3. Check engine on 2007–2014 V6 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
  4. Check drivetrain.
  5. Check engine management on 2007–2010 cars.
  6. Years differ here: from 261 to 2,446 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
  7. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.

Edge problems by mileage: where your car sits

Type your odometer, or read the table.

earlier past most reports · in window inside the middle half · later before most · reports, not your odds (how to read)

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi47% belowAt 90k mi72% belowAt 120k mi87% belowAt 150k mi95% belowAt 200k mi99% below
Electrical system38,000–74,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Brakes58,000–115,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Airbag system51,000–120,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Problems owners could not categorise40,000–84,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Transmission and driveline43,000–100,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Body structure37,000–68,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Engine45,000–106,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · Ford Edge 2007–2014 · 6,055 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Steps at bin edges (how to read it)

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Ford Edge 2007–2014Of 6,055 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 47 percent below 60,000 miles. 72 percent below 90,000 miles. 87 percent below 120,000 miles. 95 percent below 150,000 miles. 99 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 61,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 47% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 72% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 87% of reports below
  • 150,000 mi — 95% of reports below
  • 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
  • Median (the 50% line)
  • Your odometer, once entered

Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

2007–2014 Ford Edge recalls (17)

NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).

4 of these carry a severe advisory — do not drive or park outside; check those first by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the fuel system (6), the transmission and driveline (2) (why one area can repeat).

Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Mar 2021 · 2007–2010 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-158 (2021-03-10).

  2. Feb 2021 · 2007–2010 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or…

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-081 (2021-02-16).

  3. Nov 2020 · 2014 · Power TrainThe failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

    What can happen. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-692 (2020-11-10).

  4. Jan 2019 · 2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-001 (2019-01-07).

  5. Jan 2018 · 2009–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-046 (2018-01-11).

  6. Jan 2017 · 2007–2009 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico…

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-024 (2017-01-10).

  7. May 2016 · 2007–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang…

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-384 (2016-05-31).

  8. Oct 2015 · 2009–2010 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in…

    What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall began on May 10…

    NHTSA campaign 15V-712 (2015-10-27).

  9. Jan 2015 · 2014 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On…

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…

    NHTSA campaign 15V-005 (2015-01-09).

  10. Oct 2014 · 2007–2008 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…

    What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-682 (2014-10-29).

  11. Jul 2014 · 2012–2014 · Power TrainIf the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and…

    What can happen. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not…

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-393 (2014-07-02).

  12. Jan 2014 · 2012–2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper…

    What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-002 (2014-01-06).

  13. Sep 2012 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    The defect. Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line…

    What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at…

    NHTSA campaign 12V-438 (2012-09-07).

  14. Feb 2011 · 2011 · Electrical SystemIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.

    The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, Edge, and Lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a…

    What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.

    The free fix. Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at…

    NHTSA campaign 11V-128 (2011-02-24).

  15. Dec 2010 · 2011 · StructureIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle…

    The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, Edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.

    What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.

    The free fix. Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-659 (2010-12-29).

  16. Oct 2010 · 2011 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesThe liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock…

    The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the…

    What can happen. The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-516 (2010-10-27).

  17. Jul 2008 · 2008 · Fuel System, GasolineThis dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank.

    The defect. Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 Edge and Lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld.

    What can happen. This dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-437-7332.

    NHTSA campaign 08V-301 (2008-07-03).

Some of these 17 campaigns also cover Ford Fusion 2006–2012 (6 of them) and Ford Ranger 1998–2011 (6 of them): the same campaign number appears in NHTSA’s file against both, which means the same defect and the same free repair. 6 of the 17 are specific to this vehicle alone.

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

Out of 8,809 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:

Crashes
185 (2.1%)
Fires
61
Injury reports
102
Fatality reports
2

Self-reported and overlapping (how to read these).

Edge problems by model year

The 2013 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,446, most of them about the electrical system, and the 2009 the fewest, 261. A typical year drew about 1,054.

That makes the 2013 stand out at roughly 2.3 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
200798960090,000Airbag system (330)5
20081,12066286,000Airbag system (438)6
200926111296,000Airbag system (132)6
201067335685,000Airbag system (287)6
20111,8031,43658,000Electrical system (687)3
20121,13487351,000Electrical system (462)3
20132,4461,78554,000Electrical system (854)2
201438323155,000†Problems owners could not categorise (82)3

† At least 40% of that year’s complaints came after 2020; its median likely runs low (why).

What Edge owners reported

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. While making a…

2011 · 63,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view…

2013 · 100,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was inoperative. The contact stated that the vehicle drove for several yards, and the contact was unable to reach the parking brake. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) to attempt to stop the vehicle. The…

2013 · 78,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The brake pedal was spongy. The contact stated that later, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the…

2011 · 110,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit

Built from 6,055 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built

Other Edge generations

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