2007 Ford Edge Reliability ReportC grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2007 Ford Edge
- The system most likely to surface first: automatic transmission (6f50/6f55) (major severity).
- Has 6 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module.
- Scores 3 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2009 Ford Edge earns a 78.
Is the 2007 Ford Edge Worth Buying?
The 2007 Ford Edge offers a spacious and comfortable ride, making it an attractive value proposition on the used market. However, its early production models are plagued by a noteworthy Achilles' heel in the transmission, demanding meticulous inspection and a contingency fund to truly buy with confidence. This crossover can be a smart purchase if you prioritize space and comfort over bulletproof reliability, provided you understand and mitigate its key weaknesses.
Biggest Strengths
- Comfortable and spacious interior
- Robust 3.5L Duratec V6 engine (when well-maintained)
- Good value on the used market
What Tends to Fail First on the 2007 Ford Edge
The systems that break first on the 2007 Ford Edge. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2007 Ford Edge Recall History
6 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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 humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What breaks on the 2007 Ford Edge?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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