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2009 Ford Edge Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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Latest Mar 30, 2026
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Jun 11, 2009

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Our database holds 261 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Ford Edge. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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AirbagsPowertrain (other)Visibility
Filed Mar 30, 2026

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
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Sep 3, 2025

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
Airbags
Filed Aug 20, 2025
Crash reported1 injury reported

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
Steering
Filed Jul 22, 2025

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
Filed Mar 31, 2025
Fire reported

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
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 20, 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 system
Filed Feb 25, 2025

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
Fuel system
Filed Feb 21, 2025

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
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 7, 2025

2 years ago car started losing power so took to garage for tune up. Changed spark plugs. They said that I needed one of the coils changed as well. Costly job. This did not fix the issue. Took to another shop who said that the computer needed to be changed because computer was burning out the coil. Have picture of burned coil. Again, this time replaced computer and coils ( all 6 coils. $2000 fix. Almost year later again same issue. Go back to same garage, covered in warranty. Explains to me that this is something Ford is aware of and has done nothing about. Boards are shorting out coils. They replaced computer again and charged me to install. This time is lasted only 6 months. My car only has 121,000 miles on it. I should not have replaced computer 3 times in 2 years. Tell me that this is right? I cannot drive the car at all because this will cause the engine to crack. The car needs to be towed each time. Loss of power can cause accident. Scary

NHTSA ID
11634644
Incident
Jan 3, 2025
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Dec 19, 2024

Brake Booster Failure. $947.45 to repair out of pocket expense. Thank God I was not injured or killed, nor was anyone else, or property damaged, as I was able to avoid a collision. There is a class action lawsuit over this defective Ford part.

NHTSA ID
11631703
Incident
May 25, 2023
Brakes
Filed Jul 17, 2024

When engaging brake pedal becomes very hard to push and having to push pedal all the way to the floor where it slows finally and then stops. It does not stop when push the brake pedal like normal. Pedal at the floor still not stopping then finally stops but by that time I could have ran into another car or through at stop light. I almost hit someone because of this.

NHTSA ID
11603031
Incident
Jul 12, 2024
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 17, 2024

Car stalls in the midfle of driving

NHTSA ID
11594726
Incident
Jun 16, 2024
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Apr 2, 2024

I need to know about and where I can take to fix it

NHTSA ID
11580795
Incident
Apr 2, 2024
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 14, 2023

Without warning while driving my vehicle loses the ability to excelerate. I am lucky I haven't been hit by another car. I patiently wait and after a few seconds it will move forward into the turn. I do not get a reading or warning lights of any kind. This has just started happening and it has occurred 4 x this week. I have an appointment to have it serviced. After reading countless on-line reports it sounds like it is a throttle body Assembly or switch issue. Sometimes it drives perfectly...I am concerned about this safety issue. My Edge is older, but only has 56,000. miles on it. I suspect that I am still covered on the extended warranty since my vehicle has lower mileage.

NHTSA ID
11549935
Incident
Oct 14, 2023
Airbags
Filed Oct 6, 2023

Called dealer on 10-10-2022, 2:30pm to arrange repair and was told that the dealer would call me when parts were available. I have not been contacted by the dealer or any other party. If this is an urgent safety problem and my life may be at risk, shouldn’t this be a higher priority for the dealer and manufacturer; should I consider my potential loss of life or disability to be collateral damage? Urgent matters allowed to languish for a full year or more do not qualify as making a good faith effort to resolve a safety recall.

NHTSA ID
11548607
Incident
Oct 6, 2023
Filed Sep 9, 2023

I was trying to see where do I take my vehicle for the recalls I have 3 under my vin number

NHTSA ID
11543596
Incident
Sep 9, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 13, 2023

I just submitted a complaint about the transmission system. It doesn't want to drive or speed up in slow traffic or when I'm trying to drive again after stopping. Upon a search, I came across a lot of complaints concerning the Ford Edge transmission and I screenshot a complaint from another Ford Edge owner that describes my ongoing issue EXACTLY as it happens to me. The Edge has a whole lot of transmission issues and on this particular site the complaints cover Edge 2007 through 2012. The transmission definitely needs to be recalled.

NHTSA ID
11521853
Incident
May 13, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 13, 2023

When the car is at a complete stop or at low speed and then you start to drive again or pick up speed (ex: at a stop light or in a traffic jam) the car will jerk even when coasting and it will not pick up speed. It almost sounds like a belt is unwinding but it isn't. If I pull the car over, turn it completely off and wait a minute or two, it starts up again and drives with no problem. This happens several times a week. It also has a burning smell but no smoke is visible and nothing on the dashboard shows any indication of overheating engine. I've read online that this exact issue was found in newer models of the Ford Edge. No check engine light. Definitely a transmission issue as found in other newer models. This is a very dangerous issue and needs to be recalled.

NHTSA ID
11521850
Incident
May 13, 2023
Driver assistanceEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Apr 12, 2023

SUDDEN AND TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. THERE WAS WARNING, NO ENGINE LIGHT AND THERE ARE NO CODES TO DIAGNOSE. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENING HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND NOT DISMISSED BY FORD. SOME SAY IT COULD BE SEVERAL SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM BUT THE MAIN SOLUTION HAS BEEN THE THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH AND THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDER A RECALL FIX WITH NO COST TO THE OWNER.

NHTSA ID
11516665
Incident
Apr 11, 2023
Engine
Filed Sep 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge became elevated and there was steam coming from under the hood. Additionally, the contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to a local service station where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

NHTSA ID
11483231
Incident
Aug 30, 2022
Mileage
153,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 26, 2022

Advised by mechanic that there are issues with the brake booster master cylinder that are causing serious braking issues. He's seen this issue in many ford vehicles of similar age recently. Said this issue is serious and can cause major damage to vehicle and safety concerns for drivers and passengers if brakes go out when vehicle is in use.

NHTSA ID
11481402
Incident
Aug 26, 2022
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Aug 14, 2022

We have maintained this vehicle from its start. It has been developing a burn out on both rear turn signals in the last two years. The bulbs seem to require replacement more than once every six months. The bulbs seem to be overheating and actually melting the plastic between the bulb glass and the insert itself. Viewing this online it seems to be a problem that goes back for years and yet Ford maintains it is not their problem. I feel it's dangerous and could cause a fire if this continues and seems to affect a majority of customers.

NHTSA ID
11479237
Incident
Aug 14, 2022
Airbags
Filed Jun 8, 2022

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected, she was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID
11468172
Incident
Jun 3, 2022
Airbags
Filed May 21, 2022

Recall warning issued over a year ago and zero remedy is available yet. My vehicle has <80,000mi and has a lot of life left. These recalls take way too long to fix.

NHTSA ID
11465578
Incident
Mar 25, 2021
Airbags
Filed May 13, 2022

2009 FORD EDGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL DUE TO NOT HAVING THE NECESSARY PARTS.

NHTSA ID
11464494
Incident
May 13, 2022

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