2004 Ford Edge
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1,119 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2013 | 2,446 |
| 2014 | 384 |
| 2015 | 728 |
| 2016 | 925 |
| 2017 | 1,368 |
| 2018 | 842 |
| 2019 | 770 |
| 2020 | 325 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata recall. Within a year, my brake vacuum system has failed me, leading to almost getting into a major accident. The electric system is not working, and I often smell burning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-06
Also filed under Service brakes
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (Air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-29
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V036000 (Air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-18
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Ford Edge reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Edge have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.