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.
2008 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,120 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Edge, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 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 October 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Ford Edge has problems
1,120 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
438Air bags25 crash/fire/injury
277Power train6 crash/fire/injury
158Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
91Engine4 crash/fire/injury
91Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
77Service brakes
69Exterior lighting
58Fuel/propulsion system
25Suspension
12715 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 438 | 25 |
| Power train | 277 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 158 | 11 |
| Engine | 91 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 91 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 77 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 69 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 3 |
| Suspension | 25 | 5 |
| 15 other systems | 127 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2008 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 2 more recalls
repaired · 2016 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK.
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?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 78 air bags complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles41under 100k miles37100k 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.
Service brakes
14 owners mentioned a cost$650median
Middle half: $585 – $700
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,700median
Middle half: $856 – $2,000
Electrical system
9 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $700 – $2,500
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
2008 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
2008 Ford Edge safety ratings
2008 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 2008 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 owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer; Madelia Ford (601 E Main St, Madelia, MN…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was…
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