2007 Ford Edge: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Ford Edge has 988 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag transmission reliability concerns — reports of failures, general concerns about longevity, and specific advice to replace fluid regularly. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

988
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
16
Crash reports
21
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
330
power train
193
service brakes
119
fuel/propulsion system
104
electrical system
96

Recalls affecting the 2007 Edge

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 21V158000

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 m…

air bags:frontal

Campaign 21V081000

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 vehic…

suspension:front:hub

Campaign 17E053000

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 …

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V024000

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, Mississipp…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. Long-term owners of V6-equipped models (particularly the 3.5L and 3.7L) report generally positive experiences with good reliability, comfortable highway ride quality, and sufficient power for

  • Transmission reliability concerns — reports of failures, general concerns about longevity, and specific advice to replace fluid regularly. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment/Radio module failure — causes battery drain by not powering down, requires module replacement; noted in 2016 model. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor fuel economy (V6 models) — real-world reports as low as 17 MPG combined. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rear differential failure — cited as a very common problem with a 50/50 chance of occurrence; noted in 2013 Sport model. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Minor build quality/trim issues — interior door trim pieces coming loose, exterior trim not flush, easy fixes but indicative of assembly. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Edge.

Typical used price

Used Edge listings typically run $15,280–$28,547 across 2013 to 2024 model years.

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