2009 Ford Edge air bags problems
132 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2009 Ford Edge, which is 43% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 132 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford edge. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an explosion under the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle, which hindered his visibility. As a result, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into a pole and caught fire underneath the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the fire extinguished on its own due to the cold. A fire report was filed.
Takata recall, letter received feb 2018, ford motor co & local dealer say don"t know when parts are available to fix issue, ford motor co says in letter received may 2018 that ford allowing $30 day for rental car, local dealer says don't have rental cars for $30 day, minimum is $38 day, that means about $240 per month that a lot of people don't have. Scared to drive the car because of injury that could be caused.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Edge
- Brakes 43 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints