Ford Edge 2007–2014
1st generation · U387 (Ford CD3)
NHTSA data through 12 August 202611,563 complaints, 8,222 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 94,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 76 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 24,500
- 25%
- 40,000
- Median
- 60,000
- 75%
- 94,000
- 90%
- 128,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 326 | 4.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 74 | 0.9% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 100 | 1.2% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 139 | 1.7% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 192 | 2.3% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 239 | 2.9% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 390 | 4.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 499 | 6.1% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 592 | 7.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 491 | 6.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 512 | 6.2% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 415 | 5.0% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 398 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 350 | 4.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 356 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 271 | 3.3% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 336 | 4.1% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 280 | 3.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 242 | 2.9% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 211 | 2.6% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 263 | 3.2% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 157 | 1.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 177 | 2.2% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 131 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 148 | 1.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 140 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 113 | 1.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 95 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 92 | 1.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 80 | 1.0% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 83 | 1.0% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 47 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 48 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 37 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 26 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 76 | 0.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 11,563 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2014 Ford Edge, and 8,222 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 94,000 miles. The median is 60,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (20.4% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles), the brakes (12.6% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), the airbag system (10.7% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
16 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system51,000median 50,750 miles, middle half 38,000 to 74,000
- Brakes85,000median 84,864 miles, middle half 58,000 to 115,000
- Airbag system90,000median 90,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 120,000
- Problems owners could not categorise56,000median 56,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 84,000
- Transmission and driveline70,000median 70,000 miles, middle half 43,000 to 100,000
- Body structure48,000median 48,269 miles, middle half 37,000 to 68,000
- Engine72,000median 72,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 106,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,354 | 20.4% | 51,000 | 38,000–74,000 |
| Brakes | 1,457 | 12.6% | 85,000 | 58,000–115,000 |
| Airbag system | 1,242 | 10.7% | 90,000 | 50,000–120,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 1,043 | 9.0% | 56,000 | 40,000–84,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 978 | 8.5% | 70,000 | 43,000–100,000 |
| Body structure | 810 | 7.0% | 48,000 | 37,000–68,000 |
| Engine | 683 | 5.9% | 72,000 | 45,000–106,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 615 | 5.3% | 52,000 | 38,000–76,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 413 | 3.6% | 81,000 | 55,000–112,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 322 | 2.8% | 61,000 | 40,000–92,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 60,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 20.4% of complaints (2,354 reports, 1,889 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,750 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 74,000 miles.
The brakes account for 12.6% of complaints (1,457 reports, 944 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 84,864 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 57,676 and 115,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 10.7% of complaints (1,242 reports, 228 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 90,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 9.0% of complaints (1,043 reports, 699 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 84,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.5% of complaints (978 reports, 865 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 43,000 and 100,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 7.0% of complaints (810 reports, 652 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 48,269 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 68,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 3,239 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 307. The median year sits at 1,354.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 2.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 16 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the fuel system (5), the transmission and driveline (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 11,563 complaints filed against this generation, 260 reported a crash; 87 reported a fire; 227 reported an injury; 3 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 2.2% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 40,000 and 94,000 miles, with a median of 60,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the brakes are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 50,750, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Engine 2007–2014 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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,242 | 803 |
| 2008 | 1,466 | 966 |
| 2009 | 307 | 138 |
| 2010 | 778 | 431 |
| 2011 | 2,538 | 2,046 |
| 2012 | 1,477 | 1,139 |
| 2013 | 3,239 | 2,389 |
| 2014 | 516 | 310 |
Recalls (16)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 21V158000 | 2021-04-09 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module |
| 21V081000 | 2021-03-17 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 20V692000 | 2021-02-02 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft |
| 19V001000 | 2019-02-13 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 18V046000 | 2018-05-21 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 17V024000 | 2018-02-14 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 16V384000 | 2018-02-02 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 15V712000 | 2016-05-10 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly |
| 14V682000 | 2015-10-06 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly |
| 15V005000 | 2015-02-27 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 14V393000 | 2014-08-04 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft |
| 14V002000 | 2014-02-25 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 12V438000 | 2012-09-27 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings |
| 11V128000 | 2011-03-07 | Electrical System:software |
| 10V659000 | 2011-01-11 | Structure:body |
| 10V516000 | 2010-11-01 | Latches/Locks/Linkages:hatchback/Liftgate:lock |
What owners reported
Design flaw windshield ! You can not see out of the windshield at any time of the day, morning, or dusk! There is a total mirror image of the dash-board in the windshield from side to side and top to bottom! You must where shaded sun glasses to drive this car even at night and when there is no sun…
2007 · Visibility equipment
When i press the breaks to stop, it is hard to press, like i'm pushing against air and on a complete stop it continues to move in motion. (The breaks don't stop the vehicle when stationary. It started 2 days ago and i'm scared because i had my niece in the car and i almost ran off the road where an incoming car was…
2007 · 5 miles · Brakes
2007 Edge that was purchased 6 months ago from galpin Ford, no matter if they are repaired, parts were replaced or not, the problems are on-going, the front passenger seat broke,the rollers on the windows are malfunctioning, the front brakes went out and i was unable to stop at a 4 way stop, the brakes had corroded…
2007 · 10 miles · Seats
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