repaired · 2023 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 989 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Edge, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Ford Edge has problems
989 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
330Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
193Power train7 crash/fire/injury
105Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
96Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
88Engine13 crash/fire/injury
87Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
40Exterior lighting
36Fuel system, gasoline
29Service brakes, hydraulic
20219 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 330 | 9 |
| Power train | 193 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 105 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 96 | 9 |
| Engine | 88 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 87 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 40 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 36 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 29 | 4 |
| 19 other systems | 202 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Air bags: frontal
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…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
100kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 air bags complaints. 46% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles22under 100k miles26100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,500median
Middle half: $1,088 – $1,600
Fuel/propulsion system
13 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,700 – $2,100
Engine
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,450median
Middle half: $1,284 – $2,875
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Edge year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Edge median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Ford Edge safety ratings
2007 Ford Edge 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTNo recall
In owners' words
What Edge owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact had received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000(Air Bags), and the recall was serviced. The contact then stated that while driving at 20 MPH, a city bus crashed into the front end of her vehicle. The contact stated that the air…
My question is I’m getting ready to buy a 2007 Ford edge for my mother and she’s already put three water pumps on this car and it cost like almost 1000 bucks to do it every time. I don’t even know if it’s worth it but I was just wondering if there’s any recalls on something like that or if it’s…
While driving the air bag symbol and wrench appears on the dash, car starts losing power, and when shifting gears there's a hard shift and clunking noise. Videos on YouTube show many people with the same issue some say it's a sensor issue. Output Shaft speed sensor and turbine speed sensor
Own a 2007 Edge?
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