2007 Ford Edge
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 988 |
| 2008 | 1117 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 672 |
| 2011 | 1801 |
| 2012 | 1129 |
| 2013 | 2435 |
| 2014 | 379 |
| 2015 | 717 |
| 2016 | 878 |
| 2017 | 1292 |
| 2018 | 774 |
| 2019 | 723 |
| 2020 | 289 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 120 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 41 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
33% of complaints: air bags — 329 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY17% of complaints: power train — 167 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130128
11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 104 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
P0301 misfire in the engine and P0201 fuel injecter both should be recalled on all 2007 Ford edges as me and another lady both wrecked hitting a small poles and the business owners was nice and said to make it home safely since there was no damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231021
10% of complaints: electrical system — 94 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
2007 FORD EDGE SEL FACTORY STEREO SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND KILLED BATTERY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171104
THE 2007 FORD EDGE STARTED TO HAVE A PROBLEMS, SHAKING, STALLING. 6/1/12 TOOK VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS THINKING IT WAS A SENSOR OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. THE IGNITION COILS WERE MELTED FROM A ENCLOSE EXPLOSION OF THE PART..
NHTSA ODI report, 20120605
9% of complaints: service brakes — 87 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
TIRE VALVE CRACKING
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT
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,...
Remedy: 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 preventative or replace the tank, free of charge.
Campaign 14V682000 — check if this car was fixed
Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles.
Remedy: Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge.
Campaign 17E053000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V384000 — check if this car was fixed
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,...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 17V024000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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, 2021.
Campaign 21V081000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.
Campaign 21V158000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (329 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (167 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (104 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17E053000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Edge is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Edge?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Edge have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.