Ford Edge 2007–2014
1st generation · U387 (Ford CD3)
NHTSA data through 13 August 202611,564 complaints, 8,222 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 8,222
- Median of reported failures
- 60,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Electrical system (20.4%)
- Recalls
- 16
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 94,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Ford Edge 2007–2014 · 8,222 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 592 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 76 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 24,500
- 25%
- 40,000
- Median
- 60,000
- 75%
- 94,000
- 90%
- 128,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 326 | 4.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 74 | 0.9% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 100 | 1.2% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 139 | 1.7% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 192 | 2.3% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 239 | 2.9% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 390 | 4.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 499 | 6.1% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 592 | 7.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 491 | 6.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 512 | 6.2% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 415 | 5.0% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 398 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 350 | 4.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 356 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 271 | 3.3% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 336 | 4.1% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 280 | 3.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 242 | 2.9% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 211 | 2.6% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 263 | 3.2% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 157 | 1.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 177 | 2.2% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 131 | 1.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 148 | 1.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 140 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 113 | 1.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 95 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 92 | 1.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 80 | 1.0% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 83 | 1.0% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 47 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 48 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 37 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 26 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 76 | 0.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 11,564 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2014 Ford Edge, and 8,222 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 40,000 and 94,000 miles. The median is 60,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (20.4% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles), the brakes (12.6% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), the airbag system (10.7% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
16 recall campaigns cover this generation. 4 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2007–2014 Ford Edge last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2014 Ford Edge were filed by 60,000 miles and 90% by 128,000 miles — figures drawn from 8,222 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
76 reports (0.9%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Edge reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2007–2014 Edge: the 3-minute check
Generated from 8,222 mileage-tagged complaints, 16 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 16 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine on 2007–2014 V6 cars. Internal water pump failure on the 3.5L/3.7L Cyclone V6. The pump is chain-driven behind the timing cover; when the shaft seal fails, coolant enters the crankcase and destroys bearings with little warning. Failures…
- Check drivetrain. Power Transfer Unit and rear drive unit failure on AWD models, presenting as whine, grinding or clunking from the driveline.
- Check engine management on 2007–2010 cars. Electronic throttle body failure causing 'reduced engine power' limp mode and stalling; addressed by a Ford customer satisfaction program on this era of Duratec V6.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 40,000 and 94,000 miles, with a median of 60,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the brakes are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 51,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Ford Edge 2007–2014
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Body structure810 reports48,00037,000–68,000Body structure: 810 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 68,000 miles.
- Electrical system2,354 reports51,00038,000–74,000Electrical system: 2,354 reports, median 51,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 74,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise1,043 reports56,00040,000–84,000Problems owners could not categorise: 1,043 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 84,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline978 reports70,00043,000–100,000Transmission and driveline: 978 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 43,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Engine683 reports72,00045,000–106,000Engine: 683 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 106,000 miles.
- Brakes1,458 reports85,00058,000–115,000Brakes: 1,458 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 58,000 to 115,000 miles.
- Airbag system1,242 reports90,00050,000–120,000Airbag system: 1,242 reports, median 90,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 120,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,354 | 20.4% | 51,000 | 38,000–74,000 |
| Brakes | 1,458 | 12.6% | 85,000 | 58,000–115,000 |
| Airbag system | 1,242 | 10.7% | 90,000 | 50,000–120,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 1,043 | 9.0% | 56,000 | 40,000–84,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 978 | 8.5% | 70,000 | 43,000–100,000 |
| Body structure | 810 | 7.0% | 48,000 | 37,000–68,000 |
| Engine | 683 | 5.9% | 72,000 | 45,000–106,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 615 | 5.3% | 52,000 | 38,000–76,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 413 | 3.6% | 81,000 | 55,000–112,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 322 | 2.8% | 61,000 | 40,000–92,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford Edge 2007–2014 · 8,222 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 48% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 72% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 87% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.9% of reports (76) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
48% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 38,000–74,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 58,000–115,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 50,000–120,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 40,000–84,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 43,000–100,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 37,000–68,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 45,000–106,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
72% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 51,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 56,000 mi
- Body structure — median 48,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Brakes — middle half 58,000–115,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 50,000–120,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 43,000–100,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 45,000–106,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
87% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 51,000 mi
- Brakes — median 85,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 90,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 56,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 70,000 mi
- Body structure — median 48,000 mi
- Engine — median 72,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 60,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 20.4% of complaints (2,354 reports, 1,889 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 51,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 74,000 miles.
The brakes account for 12.6% of complaints (1,458 reports, 944 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 58,000 and 115,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 10.7% of complaints (1,242 reports, 228 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 90,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 120,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 9.0% of complaints (1,043 reports, 699 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 84,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.5% of complaints (978 reports, 865 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 43,000 and 100,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 7.0% of complaints (810 reports, 652 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 48,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 68,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 3,239 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 307. The median year sits at 1,354.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 2.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 16 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
4 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the fuel system (5), the transmission and driveline (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 11,564 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 260 (2.2%)
- Fires
- 87
- Injury reports
- 158
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2007–2014 V6
Internal water pump failure on the 3.5L/3.7L Cyclone V6. The pump is chain-driven behind the timing cover; when the shaft seal fails, coolant enters the crankcase and destroys bearings with little warning. Failures cluster roughly between 80,000 and 150,000 miles and there was no US recall.
Drivetrain
Power Transfer Unit and rear drive unit failure on AWD models, presenting as whine, grinding or clunking from the driveline.
Engine Management 2007–2010
Electronic throttle body failure causing 'reduced engine power' limp mode and stalling; addressed by a Ford customer satisfaction program on this era of Duratec V6.
Brakes 2013–2014
Brake master cylinder seal allows brake fluid to leak into the vacuum booster, reducing braking assist; recalled on 2.0L EcoBoost cars.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,242 | 803 |
| 2008 | 1,467 | 966 |
| 2009 | 307 | 138 |
| 2010 | 778 | 431 |
| 2011 | 2,538 | 2,046 |
| 2012 | 1,477 | 1,139 |
| 2013 | 3,239 | 2,389 |
| 2014 | 516 | 310 |
Recalls (16) — is your car included?
Apr 2021 · 2007–2010 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. 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. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Mar 2021 · 2007–2010 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in…
The defect. 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. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Feb 2021 · 2014 · Power TrainThe failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
What can happen. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Feb 2019 · 2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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 Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia,
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
May 2018 · 2009–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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 Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mi
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Feb 2018 · 2007–2009 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. 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, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, De
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Feb 2018 · 2007–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. 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 Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain mode
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
May 2016 · 2009–2010 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. 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 registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S31.
Oct 2015 · 2007–2008 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld und
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.
Feb 2015 · 2014 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to M
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Aug 2014 · 2012–2014 · Power TrainIf the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
What can happen. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Feb 2014 · 2012–2013 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
Sep 2012 · 2012 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Mar 2011 · 2011 · Electrical SystemIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, Edge, and Lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an inter
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Jan 2011 · 2011 · StructureIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, Edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Nov 2010 · 2011 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesThe liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "Door locks and door retention components."
What can happen. The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners reported
Design flaw windshield ! You can not see out of the windshield at any time of the day, morning, or dusk! There is a total mirror image of the dash-board in the windshield from side to side and top to bottom! You must where shaded sun glasses to drive this car even at night and when there is no sun shining!!!!!!???????…
2007 · Visibility equipment
When i press the breaks to stop, it is hard to press, like i'm pushing against air and on a complete stop it continues to move in motion. (The breaks don't stop the vehicle when stationary. It started 2 days ago and i'm scared because i had my niece in the car and i almost ran off the road where an incoming car was…
2007 · 5 miles · Brakes
2007 Edge that was purchased 6 months ago from galpin Ford, no matter if they are repaired, parts were replaced or not, the problems are on-going, the front passenger seat broke,the rollers on the windows are malfunctioning, the front brakes went out and i was unable to stop at a 4 way stop, the brakes had corroded…
2007 · 10 miles · Seats
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