Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2008 Ford Edge — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2018 to Dec 2017
The most reported issue is air bags problems (409 complaints). 38 complaints involved crashes. 15 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (7)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V158000
Component: 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 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V081000
Component: 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 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V384000
Component: 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 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 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, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17E053000
Component: 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 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V024000
Component: 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, 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 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, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V682000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 08V301000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.
Risk: THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 1115)
Engine →4 issues
Your 2008 Ford Edge's water pump failed internally, causing coolant to leak into your engine oil and destroying the engine. Because the water pump is mounted inside the engine and driven by the timing chain, there was no external leak to warn you before complete failure occurred. The engine may need to be replaced or rebuilt, which involves removing the engine and either overhauling it or installing a new one.
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You discovered that your car's odometer shows fewer miles than what's listed on the vehicle's title documents, which suggests the mileage may have been tampered with or rolled back. This is a significant concern because accurate mileage is important for maintenance schedules, warranty validity, and vehicle value. You may want to contact the seller and your state's DMV or attorney general's office to report potential odometer fraud.
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Your engine has been misfiring (running rough or stuttering), which was diagnosed as a failed programmable module installation (PMI). After the first repair, the same part failed again at around 130,000 miles. The fix involves replacing the PMI module with a new or reconditioned unit.
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Your car's water pump may fail prematurely, which could cause your engine to overheat. This is a known issue affecting multiple vehicles in a recall class action. If the water pump fails, your engine could be damaged if you continue driving.
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Fuel/propulsion System →3 issues
Your 2008 Ford Edge had an unresolved safety recall on the gas tank from 2012 that the previous owners never fixed. After you filled the tank and parked it, the gas tank ruptured and spilled fuel across the parking lot, requiring the fire department to respond. The car has now been to the dealership three times for the same issue, and you've also experienced the engine stalling on three separate occasions, which created near-accident situations.
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Your fuel tank is leaking, causing a strong fuel smell at the rear of your vehicle. Two shops have confirmed the leak, and Ford is quoting $4,400 to replace the tank. A fuel leak near an ignition source poses a serious fire risk to you, your passengers, and other drivers on the road.
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Your 2008 Ford Edge has a fuel tank leak in the area covered by a safety recall, but Ford and the dealership are refusing to acknowledge it applies to your vehicle even though it was built during the recall period at the Oakville plant and you live in a recall-affected region. You filed a case with Ford six months ago but haven't received a response, and the dealership quoted nearly $4,000 to fix it. The repair will likely involve inspecting and sealing or replacing the fuel tank to stop the leak.
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Power Train →2 issues
While driving at 25 mph, your rear driveshaft support failed, causing heavy smoke, loud noise, and severe vibration. The dealer confirmed this is a fairly common issue with this model. If the driveshaft had completely separated, it could have damaged your vehicle, injured passengers, or struck nearby vehicles. The repair will likely involve replacing the driveshaft support assembly.
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Your transmission occasionally gets stuck in first gear and won't shift to higher gears, causing the engine RPMs to climb very high. The only way to get it to shift again is to pull over, turn the car off, and turn it back on. You may also notice the transmission shifting harshly or revving up high before shifting with a noticeable jolt. The dealership has been unable to diagnose the problem because it doesn't occur consistently when they inspect it.
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Air Bags →2 issues
You received a recall notice for your 2008 Ford Edge's airbags, but when you contacted dealers to get it fixed, they told you the replacement parts weren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than what seems reasonable for the manufacturer to get these parts into the supply chain so the repair can be completed.
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Your 2008 Ford Edge is subject to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 21V158000) for the airbag system, but the replacement part has been unavailable for an extended period. You've contacted your dealer and Ford about the delay, though you haven't experienced an actual airbag failure yet. The repair will require your dealer to install the recalled airbag component once parts become available.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
You discovered after purchasing your 2008 Ford Edge that the dealer didn't disclose a previous accident or that the odometer had been rolled back—the mileage history shows it decreased from 192,195 miles in 2020 to 163,087 miles at your November 2021 purchase. You're also unable to register the vehicle or get it to pass emissions testing. This appears to be odometer fraud and misrepresentation by the dealer, which violates consumer protection laws.
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Service Brakes →1 issue
Your brake booster failed, making it much harder to stop your vehicle and nearly causing an accident. There were no warning lights to alert you to the problem, and your mechanic said the booster was barely holding together. The mechanic indicated this type of failure shouldn't happen and recommended reporting it. Fixing this will require replacing the brake booster assembly.
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Electrical System →1 issue
Your car experienced an electrical fire about a month after you installed a replacement battery purchased from AutoZone. The fire started while driving in traffic, causing smoke and burning smell from under the hood, melting battery cables and damaging the alternator and cooling system. The mechanic determined the battery overheated dangerously and likely caused the fire. Resolving this will require extensive electrical system repairs, including new battery cables, alternator inspection/replacement, and cooling system assessment.
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Fuel System, Gasoline,engine →1 issue
Your 2008 Ford Edge experienced jerking while driving and a burning smell, causing you to pull over. The check engine light came on intermittently, and after multiple repair attempts (water pump replacement, brake replacement), the problems continued—including low oil pressure warnings, hesitation, stalling, and transmission shifting issues. A mechanic eventually diagnosed that your engine had failed and needed replacement. There's a known fuel system recall (NHTSA Campaign 14V682000) for your model that may be related to this issue.
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Wheels →1 issue
Your front driver's side wheel hub fractured and the wheel completely detached while your son was driving. He was able to safely pull over, but this is the second time this has happened to your vehicle. Even though all four wheel hub spindles were previously replaced, the problem recurred, and Ford hasn't provided assistance despite being notified. Fixing this will require replacing the wheel hub assembly and having a mechanic inspect whether there's an underlying suspension or steering issue causing premature hub failure.
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Fuel System, Gasoline →1 issue
Your 2008 Ford Edge was repaired under a recall for fuel system issues in November 2021, but you're now experiencing a fuel leak again. The dealer applied a corrosion preventative coating to the fuel tank instead of replacing it entirely, which appears to have not resolved the problem. Your fuel tank may need to be fully replaced rather than just treated with a protective coating.
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Vehicle Speed Control,engine →1 issue
When you accelerate, your car jerks or shifts roughly instead of smoothly. This is a transmission or engine control issue that may require significant repair work. The fix could involve transmission fluid service, transmission valve body replacement, or engine computer reprogramming.
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Suspension,power Train →1 issue
While driving your 2008 Ford Edge, you experienced unexpected vibration and jumping with no warning lights. A mechanic found that the passenger-side CV axle seal and lower ball joint had failed and replaced them, but the problem happened again shortly after. The manufacturer indicated the repair requires a special kit, though the exact part wasn't clearly identified. The fix will likely involve replacing the CV axle assembly and lower ball joint with quality parts designed to prevent premature failure.
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Power Train,exterior Lighting,service Brakes →1 issue
Your car has multiple issues affecting safety and drivability. You're experiencing hard steering, brake problems, wheel bearing wear, alignment issues, electrical problems with the vehicle's lighting, and sunroof malfunctions. Most concerning is grinding noise from the front end and transmission, which suggests internal component wear that needs immediate inspection.
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