Worst 2008 Ford Edge Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford Edge.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 432 | 19 | 1 | 87,574 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 257 | 2 | 3 | 91,657 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 148 | 3 | 6 | 98,541 mi | |
| ENGINE | 91 | 2 | 2 | 103,509 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 91 | 6 | 1 | 102,179 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 76 | — | — | 95,828 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 68 | — | 3 | 93,797 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 57 | 2 | — | 108,810 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 53 | 2 | — | 110,918 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 4 | — | 88,992 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | 3 | — | 92,491 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 18 | — | — | 129,878 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 | — | — | 37,102 mi | |
| WHEELS | 17 | — | — | 65,425 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 1 | — | 86,275 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 | — | 1 | 98,825 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 37,744 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 1 | — | 19,086 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | 13,517 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 5 | — | 1 | 15,144 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 36,020 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 20,575 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 28,667 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | 1 | 69,957 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 94,668 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 143,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 48,454 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Ford Edge
73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,628,565 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 63 more recalls
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