2009 Ford Edge Reliability
The 2009 Ford Edge has 261 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Edge model years (2007–2011), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Edge's typical year, while the 2011 drew 1,803 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
261
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Ford Edge complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2009 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 132 | 51% |
| Service brakes | 43 | 16% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 23 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 21 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 7% |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 5% |
| Engine | 12 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 3% |
2009 Ford Edge recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V712000 | Oct 27, 2015 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | 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,… |
| 16V384000 | May 31, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 17V024000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 17E053000 | Sep 27, 2017 | Suspension — front / hub | 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… |
| 18V046000 | Jan 11, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 21V081000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Air bags — frontal | 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… |
| 21V158000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2009 compares with nearby Edge years
Verdicts compare these Edge model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 989 | 6 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2008 | 1,120 | 7 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2009 (this page) | 261 | 7 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2010 | 673 | 7 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2011 | 1,803 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2009 Ford Edge
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2009 Ford Edge reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Ford Edge reliable?
The 2009 Ford Edge has 261 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Edge model years (2007–2011), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Edge's typical year, while the 2011 drew 1,803 complaints.
What are the most common 2009 Ford Edge problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Edge are air bags (132), service brakes (43), fuel / propulsion system (23), powertrain / transmission (21). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Ford Edge have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Edge, including 15V712000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly) and 16V384000 (air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Ford Edge compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 1,120 complaints and 7 recalls (caution); the 2010 has 673 complaints and 7 recalls (solid). The 2009 has 261 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Ford Edge?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Edge, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.