2009 Ford Edge: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2009 Ford Edge: 6 recalls, 261 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #15V712000 · 2015 · 110,636 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V384000 · 2016 · 1,892,343 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford ranger, edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford fusion, Mercury milan and Lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana,…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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…
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V024000 · 2017 · 654,695 vehicles
What's wrong: 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, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio,…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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,…
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V046000 · 2018 · 327,796 vehicles
What's wrong: 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, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia,…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #21V081000 · 2021 · 1,067 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #21V158000 · 2021 · 2,602,668 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Suspension Equipment recall #17E053000 · 2017 · 4,284 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
Why it matters: If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel May vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 5 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (132): the most common themes are deploys unexpectedly / inflator (4).
- Brakes (40): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (19), noise or vibration (9), warning light on (3).
- Fuel & propulsion (23): the most common themes are leaks (13), rust / corrosion (4), stalls / loses power (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (21): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (11), warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (5).
The 2009 Ford Edge has 261 owner complaints, ranking #14 of 19 Edge model years for complaints (well below the 741 average). Complaints peaked in 2017 (76 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 95,739 miles. Neighboring years: 2008 (1120 complaints, 6 recalls), 2010 (673 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2009 Ford Edge, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2009 Ford Edge problems?
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (132), brakes (40), fuel & propulsion (23).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Ford Edge get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2009 Ford Edge repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.