The Lemon Index2008 Ford Edge.
The 2008 Ford Edge is better than average by owner complaints: 69 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 63, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 18 to 19 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,120 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Edge year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 60K to 120K miles on the car (662 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 58K–130K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 60K–116K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 59K–120K miles
Recalls 7
- airbags 2021
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.
- airbags 2021
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 hu…
- suspension 2017
The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
Show all 7 recalls
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
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 und.
- fuel system, gasoline 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 31 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 6f50 transaxles built prior to 1/1/07 - dtc p0715, p0717, p0718, p0720, and/or harsh…
- Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr,…
- 6f50 transaxle equipped vehicles when stopped on a hill in drive or reverse without service…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront suspension lower ball joint2009
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Whenever you accelerate, the transmission begins to jerk. The power train problem indicator light will come on and go off. The car frequently jerks.
2008 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10423251
More owner reports
Dangerous acceleration and dramatic deceleration between 20 - 40 mph with the 2008 Ford Edge.
NHTSA complaint 10324964
Major hesitation when pushing on the gas pedal after coming to a stop or trying to pass someone. Happens frequently (every day). Ford dealer said they found no problems.
NHTSA complaint 10342972
Quick answers
Is the 2008 Ford Edge reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 63; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2008 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (32%), electrical (13%) and brakes (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Edge have?
7 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Ford Edge get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2008 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 85,600 miles, from 662 complaints.
Does the 2008 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 32% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2008 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Ford Edge have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2008?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works