MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Edge

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Ford Edge
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Edge Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 989 complaints 2007 2008: 1119 complaints 2009: 261 complaints 2009 2010: 673 complaints 2011: 1801 complaints 2012: 1132 complaints 2012 2013: 2440 complaints 2014: 381 complaints 2015: 720 complaints 2015 2016: 893 complaints 2017: 1314 complaints 2018: 797 complaints 2018 2019: 749 complaints 2020: 311 complaints 2021: 105 complaints 2021 2022: 127 complaints 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 42 complaints 2024
2007: 989 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2007989
20081119
2009261
2010673
20111801
20121132
20132440
2014381
2015720
2016893
20171314
2018797
2019749
2020311
2021105
2022127
202321
202442

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 34%

34% of complaints: air bags — 332 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 193 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 121 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 105 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I was dropping off my fiancée to her doctor appointment and while driving to park the car started to smoke profusely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260728

Also filed under ENGINE

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

Also filed under ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 96 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE INJURY
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2007 FORD EDGE SEL FACTORY STEREO SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AND KILLED BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

Also filed under EQUIPMENT and EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

Also filed under ENGINE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 989
I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20090713 — PE (closed 20091119)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT

R 20151006 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20171016 — suspension

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

R 20180202 — air bags

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

R 20180214 — air bags

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

R 20210317 — air bags

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

R 20210409 — air bags

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 (332 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (193 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (121 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Edge have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.