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2010 Ford Edge problems
673 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Edge. The most reported area is air bags (43% of them). NHTSA also lists 34 service bulletins and 6 recall campaigns.
Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 17. Deaths: 1.
Complaints by area
Each bar is the share of this model year's 673 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
- Air bags287 · 43%
- Service brakes179 · 27%
- Engine and engine cooling55 · 8%
- Power train (transmission and drive)52 · 8%
- Fuel system31 · 5%
- Electrical system28 · 4%
- Speed control and throttle22 · 3%
- Other or unknown21 · 3%
13 smaller areas not shown (98 complaints in total).
Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.
Service bulletins
NHTSA's database lists 34 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2010 Ford Edge. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:
- 13N02 S3Received March 5, 2024
Service brakes
Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster.
- 22B05 S1Received August 3, 2023
Air bags
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control...
- 22B05Received April 4, 2022
Air bags
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control...
- 15R02Received December 7, 2020
Fuel system
In some of the affected vehicles that are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with road salt use, moisture and salt may become trapped under the fuel tank mounting reinforcement...
- TSB 20-2233Received August 6, 2020
Body and structure
Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust.
- SSM 48130Received September 6, 2019
Visibility and wipers
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface.
- SSM 47976Received June 7, 2019
Power train (transmission and drive)
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from...
- TSB 19-2026Received April 8, 2019
Equipment
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying...
Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:
- 19V001000January 7, 2019Do not drive notice
Air bags
These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash...
- 16V384000May 31, 2016Do not drive notice
Air bags
Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall.
- 21V158000March 10, 2021
Air bags
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.
See all 6 recalls for the 2010 Ford Edge, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.
Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)
These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Edge will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.
Start with a diagnosis
- Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250
Air bags 287 complaints · 43%
- Airbag clockspring replacement$230 to $670
- Airbag / occupant sensor replacement$220 to $750
Service brakes 179 complaints · 27%
- Brake pad replacement (front)$190 to $400
- Brake rotors and pads (front)$320 to $790
- Brake pad replacement (rear)$180 to $420
- Brake caliper replacement (one wheel)$240 to $590
- Brake fluid flush$75 to $180
Engine and engine cooling 55 complaints · 8%
No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.
Power train (transmission and drive) 52 complaints · 8%
- Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
- Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
- Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
- Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050
Check your VIN
Complaints and bulletins cover a whole model year. Only the VIN shows what is open on your car.
Recall and complaint data comes from NHTSA, the US government's vehicle safety agency, and is cached for up to a day. Recall repairs at a dealer are free. A recall that is not listed may not apply to your car or may not be filed yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls too.
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2010 Ford Edge: questions
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Ford Edge?
Of the 673 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Edge, 287 (43%) name air bags, and 179 (27%) name service brakes. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.
Is the 2010 Ford Edge reliable?
These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.
Do these complaints include crashes or fires?
Owners marked 28 of the 673 complaints as involving a crash and 3 as involving a fire. They also reported 17 injuries and 1 death. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.
What is a service bulletin?
A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 34 repair bulletins for the 2010 Ford Edge.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
- NHTSA recalls
Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.