2007 Ford Edge problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (311) · Power Train (141) · Fuel/Propulsion System (89)
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600 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2021-03-10 · campaign 21V158000 · 2,602,668 vehicles
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-16 · campaign 21V081000 · 1,067 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Suspension:front:hub 2017-09-27 · campaign 17E053000 · 4,284 vehicles
Defect: 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. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
Risk: If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Bearing Technologies customer service at 1-800-597-3486 or visit www.recall17E053.com.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V024000 · 654,695 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-31 · campaign 16V384000 · 1,892,343 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
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 Islan
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2014-10-29 · campaign 14V682000 · 186,024 vehicles
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 expos
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2023-07-27 · 22B05 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 ã¢â⢠updated ranger technical information to include images of a
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 affe
Air Bags 2022-03-28 · 22B05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 a
Equipment 2018-04-11 · SSM 47230 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 u
Air Bags 2018-01-08 · 17B23-S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2006-2008 model year fusion and milan, 2006 zephyr, 2007-2008 mkz and 2007-2008 edge, mkx and ranger vehicles - driver airbag inflator replacement
Air Bags 2018-01-08 · 17B23-S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2006-2008 model year fusion and milan, 2006 zephyr, 2007-2008 mkz and 2007-2008 edge, mkx and ranger vehicles - driver airbag inflator replacement
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“i was dropping off my fiancée to her doctor appointment and while driving to park the car started to smoke profusely. i was unable to tell at first, but i quickly realized that there was a flame spouting from between the front windshield and underneath the hood of the car. i jumped out of the car and grabbed both my [xxx] and [xxx] out of the car a…”
2026-04-22 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2007 ford edge. the contact had received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v158000(air bags), and the recall was serviced. the contact then stated that while driving at 20 mph, a city bus crashed into the front end of her vehicle. the contact stated that the air bag deployed upon impact; however, the contact suf…”
2026-03-30 · Engine · 141,313 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2007 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, occupied with her daughter, she noticed black smoke was coming from the driver and passenger side vents in the vehicle. no warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned a bystander noticed black smoke and called 911 on the scene. the contact also mentioned that …”
2026-03-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“as per safety recall 14s22 (nhtsa #14v682000) my 07 ford edge gas tank started leaking on two of the drivers side corners do to corrosion like said in the recall. when i brought it to sayville ny ford dealership they said my vin number doesnt show a recall so they wont look at it without me agreeing to pay one hour shop time of $258…”
2025-10-30 · Suspension“the left side lower control arm mounts rusted out of sub frame. the right side is also separating because of rusting.…”
2025-09-03 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 162,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. the contact stated while driving 30 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal, there was an abnormal clicking and popping sound coming from the brakes. no warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined…”
2025-04-02 · Engine“my question is i’m getting ready to buy a 2007 ford edge for my mother and she’s already put three water pumps on this car and it cost like almost 1000 bucks to do it every time. i don’t even know if it’s worth it but i was just wondering if there’s any recalls on something like that or if it’s something wrong with why it keeps going keeps messing …”
2025-03-20 · Power Train“while driving the air bag symbol and wrench appears on the dash, car starts losing power, and when shifting gears there's a hard shift and clunking noise. videos on youtube show many people with the same issue some say it's a sensor issue. output shaft speed sensor and turbine speed sensor …”
2024-11-06 · Service Brakes“# 1. brakes - there is a known brake issue with these vehicles. the brakes started making a loud hissing noise and we were almost unable to stop the vehicle and ended up in the middle of an intersection. this could have caused an accident and needs to be recalled. there was no warning, messages, or signs before this happened. these are the parts th…”
2024-10-24 · Unknown Or Other“when i bought my car on [xxx] i drove it home from hooksett nh from alfa car dealership tire pressure light came on battery light and the check engine light all came on and when i stopped and turned the car off all lights went off. i owned the car for two days and all of a sudden my car would not start it was fine went to drop my dog off and the c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.