What are the common problems with the 2010 Ford Edge?

Owners filed 673 complaints with NHTSA. The biggest groups are air bags with 287, brakes with 179, engine with 55 and power train with 52.

Does the 2010 Ford Edge have recalls?

Yes. The count for this year is in the by-year fact. See the Recalls section on this page for the list and the repair status.

Is the 2010 Ford Edge reliable?

The complaint record is large, with 673 reports. They are owner reports that are not adjusted for sales, so read the problem groups above and judge for yourself.

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Ford Edge?

See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures and yearly fuel cost.

Is 2010 a good year for the Ford Edge?

The by-year section on this page compares the model years. This year has 673 complaints and 6 recalls on file.

2010 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 673 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Ford Edge^[1]. Air bags are the biggest group, with 287 complaints^[2].

673owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

19–20MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints under many parts of this SUV, and these groups stand out.

Air Bags. 287 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe crashes where the air bags stayed shut, including side hits. Some also describe waiting on a repair part after a recall notice.
Brakes. 179 complaints^[5]. Owners describe a pedal that does not respond, a car that rolls back on a hill, and a car that lurches ahead while parking. A stuck shifter shows up too.
Engine. 55 complaints^[6]. Owners describe stalling at idle and a sudden loss of power on the highway. Some mention a strong coolant smell in the cabin, and some dealers could not repeat the problem.
Power Train. 52 complaints^[7]. Owners describe hard, jerky gear changes and slipping when pulling into traffic. Others mention warning lights, smoke from the wheel area, and stalls at a stop.
Electrical System. 28 complaints^[8].
Speed Control. 22 complaints^[9].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 22 complaints^[10].
Unknown Or Other. 21 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Edge is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V158), March 2021. About 2,602,668 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (21V081), February 2021. About 1,067 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, a crash, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V001), January 2019. About 782,384 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V046), January 2018. About 327,796 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V384), May 2016. About 1,892,343 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.^[16]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (15V712), October 2015. About 110,636 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	18 / 25 / 20	$3,350
Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	17 / 23 / 19	$3,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD/AWD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	14.0%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2010 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[20]	265 hp

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Edge model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	989	5
2008	1,120	6
2009	261	6
2010	673	6
2011	1,803	3
2012	1,134	3
2013	2,447	2
2014	383	3
2015	731	7
2016	926	7
2017	1,374	8
2018	846	7
2019	772	3
2020	325	4
2021	114	7
2022	133	5
2023	23	4
2024	44	2

NHTSA's counts for the Edge show 673 complaints and 6 recalls for 2010^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 10 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (23) and the most are for 2013 (2,447)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 Edge?

The 2010 Edge has a long complaint list on file, led by air bags and brakes^[1]. Air bags alone account for 287 of the complaints^[2]. These are unverified owner reports, and one report can name several parts. Check the recall and by-year sections on this page before you buy, and have a mechanic look at the brakes and the drive system.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2010 Ford Edge?: Owners filed 673 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. The biggest groups are air bags with 287^[2], brakes with 179^[5], engine with 55^[6] and power train with 52^[7].
Does the 2010 Ford Edge have recalls?: Yes. The count for this year is in the by-year fact^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list and the repair status.
Is the 2010 Ford Edge reliable?: The complaint record is large, with 673 reports^[1]. They are owner reports that are not adjusted for sales, so read the problem groups above and judge for yourself.
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Ford Edge?: See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures and yearly fuel cost.
Is 2010 a good year for the Ford Edge?: The by-year section on this page compares the model years. This year has 673 complaints and 6 recalls on file^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Edge

2010 this page
2011 1,803 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 2,447 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 383 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2016 926 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 846 complaints, 7 recalls
2019 772 complaints, 3 recalls
2020 325 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Edge

Other Ford models from 2010

2010 Ford Flex 139 complaints, 1 recall
2010 Ford Focus 287 complaints, 0 recalls
2010 Ford Fusion 5,639 complaints, 11 recalls
2010 Ford Mustang 261 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 Ford Ranger 156 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 Ford Transit Connect 42 complaints, 2 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2010: suvs

2010 Jeep Liberty 197 complaints, 2 recalls
2010 Mazda CX-9 195 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 Nissan Armada 48 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 Nissan Murano 193 complaints, 0 recalls
2010 Subaru Forester 262 complaints, 17 recalls
2010 Toyota 4Runner 147 complaints, 12 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 673 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Ford Edge (28 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 17 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
287 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 82,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
179 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,900). NHTSA vehicle records
55 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 104,000). NHTSA vehicle records
52 complaints name the power train component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the speed control component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,000). NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,000). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 132,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V158, filed March 10, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V081, filed February 16, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V001, filed January 7, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V046, filed January 11, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V384, filed May 31, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V712, filed October 27, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Ford Edge with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 265 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2010 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and fuel economy