2008 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
- 1,119
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 1,119 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 | 2,445 |
| 2014 | 382 |
| 2015 | 724 |
| 2016 | 919 |
| 2017 | 1,361 |
| 2018 | 833 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2020 | 321 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
39% · 439 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Ford Edge. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, a commercial truck crashed head on into the vehicle. There was severe front end damage to the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-03
I was hit by an oncoming vehicle doing about 50-60 MPH on the surface streets when he hit me head on. The front part of my 2008 Ford Edge sel was totaled, and the guys green minivan was totaled in the front too. My airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-15
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle directly in the front center. The front end of the contact's vehicle was completely destroyed, but none of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-13
Power train
25% · 278 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge limited. The contacted stated that while traveling 20-25 MPH, a popping noise emitted outside of the vehicle as the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-29
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving out of his garage in reverse the vehicle stopped moving and he was unable to continue driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-14
Electrical system
14% · 158 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Purchased a duralast battery from AutoZone store #1299 in Hialeah in August 3rd and installed it. The staff was insistent that this battery was a direct replacement part for my lead acid battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08
Seat caught on fire due to seat warmer electrical malfunction my vehicle was not in motion it was parked
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-11
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an odor of burning plastic emitted through the vent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20
Vehicle speed control
8% · 91 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving 20 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate uncontrollably and without warning, causing the contact to crash into a nearby vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-24
Engine
8% · 91 reportsSafety timeline
7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 1,119 complaints filed for this model year.
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2008-07-11Fuel system, gasoline08V301000 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…
Remedy: 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.
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2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
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2009-07-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-11-19 Front suspension lower ball joint
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2015-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V682000 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.
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2017-10-16Suspension17E053000 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.
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2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 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.
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2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 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.
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2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 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.
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2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 439 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 278 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 158 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V301000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17E053000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2008 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford Edge is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Edge have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.