2010 Ford Edge
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
43% of complaints: air bags — 288 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AND HIT ON PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR FORWARD AND WINDOW AND DRIVES SIDE BACK PANEL AND WINDOW. FRONT END OF CAR. THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT WENT OFF WAS THE STEERING WHEEL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171110
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH AND CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND NECK INJURIES AS A RESULT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120824
27% of complaints: service brakes — 182 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving, there was a hissing noise detected. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240206
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A MAIL BOX.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120621
The known defective brake booster which failed suddenly has been confirmed as defective by ford dealers and its components failed resulting in catastrophic brake failure and not being able to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260728
8% of complaints: power train — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
ON OCTOBER 25, 2018 I PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180426
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6% of complaints: engine — 40 distinct reports on file.
FIRE4% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.
FIRESAFETY 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 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 2014 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. The recall began February 13, 2019.
Campaign 19V001000 — 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
2010 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (288 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (182 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (52 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 18V046000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V001000 (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 2010 Ford Edge reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Edge is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Edge?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 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.