The 2007 Ford Edge was named one of the ‘Best Cars for Families’ by Parents Magazine. However, there are some serious safety recalls, too, for airbags that may rupture, and mechanical problems like a leaky fuel tank that bring the SUV’s durability into question.
Key Points
- The 2007 Ford Edge has six recalls, two investigations, and over 950 complaints registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with some concerning the infamous Takata airbag components.
- One-third of the 2007 Edge’s owner complaints are about faulty airbags, with the powertrain and engine making up another third of the complaints.
- The 2007 Edge’s transmission problems are a common topic in multiple forum threads on My Ford Edge, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, and Ford Forum.
- Electrical issues make up a fifth of the owner complaints, with drivers lamenting warning lights that won’t turn off and a short circuit in the dome light.
- Owner complaints led to an investigation into the front suspension potentially collapsing while driving due to a faulty bolt. Another investigation was launched over leaking tire valves.
Four of the 2007 Ford Edge’s Six Recalls are for Major Problems With Faulty Airbags
When the 2007 Ford Edge was introduced, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave Ford’s stylish SUV a near-perfect crash test score.
Several years later, however, the Ford Edge became part of the infamous Takata airbag recall. The airbag unit could explode in a crash, sending metal shrapnel throughout the cabin.
The faulty airbags account for four of the 2007 Ford Edge’s six recalls. The SUV’s additional two recalls are nearly just as dangerous. One recall is over a wheel that was installed incorrectly and thus may wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
A potential fuel leak led to another recall. Due to corrosion from exposure to road salt, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from a fuel tank seam and increase the risk of a fire.
Over 1,000 Owner Complaints Point to 2007 Ford Edge’s Faulty Power Brake Booster Leading to Hard Braking
The power brake booster allows the driver to apply maximum braking pressure with minimal effort. But according to Repair Pal, the power brake booster on the 2007 Ford Edge has a tendency to fail at an average of 96,000 miles.
Over 1,000 people reported this problem to the website, and it seems that Ford itself was aware of the problem, having issued a repair bulletin to dealers and extending the warranty on the Ford Edge brake booster.
Should this problem occur, drivers may notice everything from a spongy feeling when they hit the brake pedal, to an extremely hard pedal feel.
2017 Ford Edge Owners Head to Auto Enthusiast Forums to Report Transmission Issues That Can Lead to Slipping Gears, Unusual Noises
According to owners on the Ford Edge Forum, the 2007 Ford Edge is known to have a number of transmission issues, including faulty speed sensors, burnt clutch packs, and bad torque converters. Symptoms can range from slipping gears, abrupt gear engagement, unusual noises, and a complete failure.
Over at My Ford Edge, owners are discussing the ramifications of the Ford Edge’s transmission woes, which seem to have been going on for a while across multiple model years.
Addressing the original poster’s report about the transmission slipping, a 2007 Ford Edge owner says, “I have been having similar issues, with engine stall and being unable to accelerate, and it jerks at almost every left-hand turn, never when turning right. Also, my ABS, wrench, and traction sensors all came on at once. Lots of grinding in the brakes.”
A fellow Ford Edge owner suggests the problem is due to the transmission. “The old RWD transmissions would often shudder right about at that speed due to the torque converter lockup being uneven.”
2007 Ford Edge Has Won Multiple Safety Awards, But Serious Transmission and Airbag Problems Plague its Otherwise Impressive Record
The 2007 Ford Edge has some faults, and owners at the Ford Edge Forum have noted the eventual need to replace hub assemblies, wheel bearings, and other suspension-related components.
Plus, despite winning safety awards from the Automobile Association of America, the 2007 model has four recalls over serious airbag problems and over 1,000 owner complaints about bad brakes.
The crossover market was in full bloom back in 2007, and Ford decided to cash in on this lucrative market segment with the 2007 Ford Edge. The recipe proved popular when it was new, and the Ford Edge is still extremely popular on the used market.
So, despite some problems, the crossover sport utility vehicle is still worthy of consideration.
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