The Lemon Index2009 Ford Edge.
The 2009 Ford Edge has too few complaints to score: 14 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about suspension, 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 261 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Edge year. 2009 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 57K to 120K miles on the car (112 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 44K–117K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 74K–130K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 78K–130K 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…
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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- suspension 2017
The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
- 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 2015
Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected.
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 27 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, transmission 5th gear start at stop, speed control drops or…
- Growl/howl type noise coming from the left and/or right rear wheel area
- If there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
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.
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Ford Edge reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 14 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (29%), brakes (21%) and transmission & drivetrain (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 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 2009 Ford Edge get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 57,000 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 95,700 miles, from 112 complaints.
Does the 2009 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2009 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Ford Edge have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2009?
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