2009 Ford Edge
This year had at least 30% fewer 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 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1119 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1801 |
| 2012 | 1132 |
| 2013 | 2440 |
| 2014 | 381 |
| 2015 | 720 |
| 2016 | 893 |
| 2017 | 1314 |
| 2018 | 797 |
| 2019 | 749 |
| 2020 | 311 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 42 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
51% of complaints: air bags — 132 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle unexpectedly sped up coming from a parking lot and collided with the contactâs vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250820
16% of complaints: service brakes — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON EVERY FORD EDGE FROM 2007 - 2013 STARTED MAKING A HISS OR LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181112
9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
2009 FORD EDGE -- MAJOR ISSUE-- FORD NEEDS TO COVER COSTS--- I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 FORD EDGE SEL APPROX. 4 MILES. ONCE I ROLLED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR BEGAN TO IDLE AND THEN STALLED. NO WARNING LIGHTS..
NHTSA ODI report, 20121120
Also filed under ENGINE
SAFETY TIMELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016.
Campaign 15V712000 — 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 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...
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 18V046000 — 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
2009 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (132 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V712000 (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 18V046000 (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 2009 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Edge is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Edge?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Edge have?
7 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.