MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Edge

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Edge
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
261
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 989 complaints 2008: 1,119 complaints 2009: 261 complaints 2009 261 2010: 673 complaints 2011: 1,803 complaints 2012: 1,134 complaints 2012 2013: 2,445 complaints 2014: 382 complaints 2015: 724 complaints 2015 2016: 919 complaints 2017: 1,361 complaints 2018: 833 complaints 2018 2019: 766 complaints 2020: 321 complaints 2021: 111 complaints 2021 2022: 131 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 44 complaints 2024
2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 989 complaints 2008: 1,119 complaints 2009: 261 complaints 2009 261 2010: 673 complaints 2011: 1,803 complaints 2012: 1,134 complaints 2012 2013: 2,445 complaints 2014: 382 complaints 2014 2015: 724 complaints 2016: 919 complaints 2016 2017: 1,361 complaints 2018: 833 complaints 2018 2019: 766 complaints 2020: 321 complaints 2020 2021: 111 complaints 2022: 131 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 44 complaints 2024
2004: 3 complaints 2004 2007: 989 complaints 2007 2008: 1,119 complaints 2008 2009: 261 complaints 2009 261 2010: 673 complaints 2010 2011: 1,803 complaints 2011 2012: 1,134 complaints 2012 2013: 2,445 complaints 2013 2014: 382 complaints 2014 2015: 724 complaints 2015 2016: 919 complaints 2016 2017: 1,361 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints 2018 2019: 766 complaints 2019 2020: 321 complaints 2020 2021: 111 complaints 2021 2022: 131 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2024

2009: 261 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20043
2007989
20081,119
2009261
2010673
20111,803
20121,134
20132,445
2014382
2015724
2016919
20171,361
2018833
2019766
2020321
2021111
2022131
202322
202444

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

51% · 132 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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 contact’s vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-20

Service brakes

16% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-11-12

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 23 reports

Power train

8% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

7% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-11-20

Also filed under Engine

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-05-10Fuel system, gasoline15V712000 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.

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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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    2018-05-21Air bags18V046000 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.

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 132 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V712000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17E053000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.