Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Ford Edge problems
Owners filed 989 complaints about the 2007 Ford Edge with NHTSA between Apr 2007 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (330).
Complaints
989
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
16
Reported by owners
Fires
22
Reported by owners
Injuries
19
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags330
- Power train193
- Fuel/propulsion system105
- Electrical system96
- Engine88
- Service brakes87
- Exterior lighting40
- Fuel system, gasoline36
- Service brakes, hydraulic29
- Vehicle speed control28
- Tires27
- Visibility25
- Suspension24
- Wheels15
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
17
40
28
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46
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125
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30
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 174 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
330 reports9 crashes4 related recalls
“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 suffered burns to both of her arms and both of her legs. The contact was then taken to the hospital by her son and was treated for her burns. Two of the occupants in the other vehicle were also treated for injuries; one was taken to the hospital for an injury caused by the occupant's seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
Power train
193 reports1 crash4 fires
“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”
Fuel/propulsion system
105 reports2 crashes1 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 and immediately started running towards the office. We weren't even a full 7ft away before the car was fully engulfed by the flames. The fire department came to put it out and it was towed away by our local trucking company where it's currently being held. There were no warning lights before this.”
Electrical system
96 reports8 fires
“My 2007 Ford Edge lost the use of my accelerometer pedal without any warning, while driving. The pedal collapsed to the floor. The engine continued to run. A wrench image appeared on the dashboard. After towing to service station the gas pedal worked again. No codes could be determined during TWO diagnostic procedures. After the first mechanics could not determine or diagnose a problem, nor replicate the problem, I had it towed to my local Ford Dealership. Their diagnosis claimed no indication of an issue on their diagnostic computer either. I’m afraid to drive my car. [XXX] , Sacramento, California [XXX] [XXX]”
Engine
88 reports2 crashes11 fires
“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 after she and her daughter exited the vehicle, the vehicle independently exploded and caught fire, and flames ignited from the engine. No Medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to Ed's Towing. The contact file was a police report; it has not been completed and was unknown at this time. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,313.”
Service brakes
87 reports1 crash2 fires
“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 that the wheel bearings and the brakes were loose on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.