AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2009 Ford Edge
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
NHTSA has issued a “do not drive” advisory affecting this model year.
Campaign 18V046000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.
Check your VIN on NHTSA.govOverview
Our database contains 261 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Ford Edge, most frequently naming the airbags, brakes and fuel system categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 27 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | 8 | 126 |
| Jan 2018 | 13 | 139 |
| Feb 2018 | 5 | 144 |
| Mar 2018 | 3 | 147 |
| Apr 2018 | 1 | 148 |
| May 2018 | 2 | 150 |
| Jun 2018 | 5 | 155 |
| Jul 2018 | 4 | 159 |
| Aug 2018 | 5 | 164 |
| Sep 2018 | 1 | 165 |
| Oct 2018 | 15 | 180 |
| Nov 2018 | 10 | 190 |
| Dec 2018 | 1 | 191 |
| Jan 2019 | 5 | 196 |
| Feb 2019 | 1 | 197 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 198 |
| Apr 2019 | 2 | 200 |
| May 2019 | 2 | 202 |
| Jun 2019 | 1 | 203 |
| Aug 2019 | 2 | 205 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 206 |
| Oct 2019 | 3 | 209 |
| Jan 2020 | 1 | 210 |
| Apr 2020 | 1 | 211 |
| Jul 2020 | 3 | 214 |
| Aug 2020 | 1 | 215 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 216 |
| Oct 2020 | 2 | 218 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 219 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 220 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 221 |
| Mar 2021 | 1 | 222 |
| Apr 2021 | 2 | 224 |
| Jun 2021 | 1 | 225 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 226 |
| Aug 2021 | 1 | 227 |
| Sep 2021 | 2 | 229 |
| Oct 2021 | 2 | 231 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 232 |
| Feb 2022 | 1 | 233 |
| Apr 2022 | 3 | 236 |
| May 2022 | 2 | 238 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 239 |
| Aug 2022 | 2 | 241 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 242 |
| Apr 2023 | 1 | 243 |
| May 2023 | 2 | 245 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 246 |
| Oct 2023 | 2 | 248 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 | 249 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 250 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 251 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 252 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 253 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | 255 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 257 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 258 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 259 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 260 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 261 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags13244.4%
- Brakes4314.5%
- Fuel system248.1%
- Powertrain (other)206.7%
- Electrical175.7%
- Engine165.4%
- Exterior lighting134.4%
- Driver assistance62.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
7 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govAIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
This dealership is a scam, my car isn't even safe to drive because the (PSM) needs to be replaced and none of the modules are communicating but somehow they passed the inspection. I bought this car as is 2/24/26 and 2 days later it started overheating. I took to Big Al's like they recommended and Big Al's replaced the coolant assembly the car was still overheating so Big Al's recommended the electrical shop and I took it to them. Tidewater Auto Electric didn't find any electrical problems. So I took it to Dave's Tire and Auto center and they said the PSM needs to be replaced and all of the module because they are no longer communicating with each other. That's not safe and yet carland sold it to me anyway.
- NHTSA ID
- 11728028
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2026
My tail light S and brake lights is not working the components was burnt and bulbs was burnt and we put all new bulbs and put in new components and there still not working.and I've been pulled over about 4 times cause of it thankfully I didn't get a ticket so please put a recall on this so it can be fixed I love my SUV
- NHTSA ID
- 11684709
- Incident
- Jun 4, 2025
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. The contact stated that due to the incident, the front and rear of the vehicle were damaged. The contact also stated that the air bag warning and the air bag did not deploy during the incident. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was provided. However, the contact stated that the next day, the contact suffered a severe headache, and the contact went to the emergency room for medical assistance. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.000. The VIN was not available.
- NHTSA ID
- 11681803
- Incident
- Aug 20, 2025
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Within the last year I have replaced the right and left inner and outer tie rods, bought 4 new tires, maintained alignment and shortly after replaced the power steering hose and the driveshaft. Knowing I maintain my vehicle well, I drove myself and 4 friends 900 miles and the power steering fluid began leaking again. Mechanic tells me the rack and pinion needs replaced.I can hardly believe all this is wear and tear but it certainly caused a safety concern for me and my passengers. Now, another $2000
- NHTSA ID
- 11675369
- Incident
- Jun 20, 2025
On February 22 our Ford Edge exploded in our driveway. We had only been home 15 minutes at the most when we heard the explosion. The vehicle was not running. We went outside and the vehicle was fully engulfed with flames. It was completely burned down to the metal and did over $7000 in damages to our home. It was parked in our driveway next to the home. Again, the car was not running. We have contacted the Ford Motor Company, but they keep giving us different dates on when we should hear from them. We have not had any prior issues with the vehicle and there wasn't any warning signs or any smell of gas anytime before the incident. The only recall we received was about the airbag and we took it to Ford to have it taken care of. When I called Ford after the incident, the customer care representative mentioned a recall about the gas tank bracket I believe, but we never received a notification about that. We haven't removed the vehicle from our property and it's still there. Ford hasn't asked to come look at it. They only requested the fire department report.
- NHTSA ID
- 11651859
- Incident
- Feb 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a clucking and banging sound while shifting into reverse. Additionally, while driving in 2nd and 3rd gears, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and decelerated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11649535
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2017
- Mileage
- 80,000 mi
Fuel tank leaking at spot welds and mounting points. Fuel tank recall performed [XXX] @ 54,758 miles. We purchased the vehicle from a ford Dealer in Alpena MI Dean Arbour Ford in August of 2018. I have contacted this dealer about this issue as well as the Customer Care Center of Ford Motor Company. All tell me they only had a 2 year warranty on the repair. My concern is the recall was performed but did not fix this issue due to the same situation is happening with-in the same amount of time from manufacture date to the date of the original recall. They did not rectify the safety concern from the original recall they just replaced with the same style tank knowing it would fail again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11644711
- Incident
- Jul 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The contact who is as an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel tank was leaking at the spot welds located on the upper part of the tank and at the mounting points on the fuel tank. The contact stated that the fuel tank was previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V712000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall a second time, and that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11644085
- Incident
- Mar 21, 2023
- Mileage
- 157,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ⢠Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 may not have received the claimed repairs. The propellant in certain Takata airbag inflators can experience an alteration over time with exposure to certain climate conditions. A combination of time, high temperature fluctuations, and humidity contribute to the degradation of the propellant in the inflators. This degradation can cause the propellant to burn too quickly, creating high pressure inside the inflator, and in extreme cases causing the inflator to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment. A ruptured inflator can send inflator parts toward vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Additional information regarding Takata recalls can be found at www.nhtsa.gov and www.safercar.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving. This may be due to break down of the power transfer unit (PTU) fluid caused by excessive heat. If the source of the odor is identified as originating from the PTU, an idler bearing repair kit is available to repair the PTU. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-07. If the PTU is determined to be repairable, utilize kit GB5Z-7P258-A and the included instruction sheet. For claiming use causal part 7P258 and applicable labor operations in section 07 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 59.5 |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2022 | 125 | 5 | 1 | 71.3 |
| 2021 | 103 | 7 | 1 | 64.8 |
| 2020 | 305 | 4 | 1 | 68.8 |
| 2019 | 742 | 3 | 0 | 57.4 |
| 2018 | 790 | 7 | 0 | 60.1 |
| 2017 | 1,305 | 8 | 2 | 65.6 |
| 2016 | 887 | 7 | 2 | 64.3 |
| 2015 | 719 | 7 | 2 | 63.5 |
| 2014 | 380 | 3 | 1 | 58.3 |
| 2013 | 2,438 | 2 | 1 | 51.2 |
| 2012 | 1,131 | 3 | 1 | 52.3 |
| 2011 | 1,801 | 3 | 1 | 50.3 |
| 2010 | 673 | 7 | 0 | 50.4 |
| 2009Viewing | 261 | 7 | 0 | 51.0 |
| 2008 | 1,119 | 7 | 2 | 57.0 |
| 2007 | 989 | 6 | 2 | 55.8 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.