2007 Ford Edge Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2007 Edge most often describe airbag recalls that could not be completed for lack of parts, transmission shuddering or sudden loss of drive, and fuel tanks rusting through and leaking at the seam. Many reports arrive between roughly 70,000 and 150,000 miles, and the fuel tank leaks are commonly linked to road-salt corrosion and noticed first as a gasoline smell near the rear of the car.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Fuel tank rust-through and gasoline leaks

   • 109 complaints (11%)
   • median 100,000 mi at 8.0 yrs old (95 state mileage)
   • owner-quoted repair $2,000 (median of 19 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2026

   Complaints describe a gasoline smell around the car, sometimes strongest after filling up, and a leak traced to rust along the seam or top of the tank. Several owners say the tank was replaced and that some tanks were hard to source; one report describes fuel dripping onto the exhaust. Recall 14V682000 covers tank corrosion on this model year, and a service bulletin describes a fuel tank corrosion inspection and repair procedure for vehicles not covered by that recall. Mostly reported between about 75,000 and 155,000 miles, often on cars used in areas with road salt.

   Recall 14V6820002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Smell around the rear wheels and under the tank after a fill-up, look for rust staining or damp spots at the tank seam and mounting brackets, and ask whether the tank recall or the corrosion inspection bulletin was performed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “For 2-3 weeks, smelled gas vapors when we got near the car to go somewhere. I got under the car and took a photo of a rust spot with gas staining near it. It looks like it was part of a recall (14v682000) but our car was not included. When I asked the dealer about it they said they took care of the recall on one of our previous visits. I had to pay for a new gas tank.”

   NHTSA complaint #11361301, filed 2020-09, 76,949 miles

   “I notice a strong gas smell. The mechanic told me the seam of the tank is leaking. I have owned multiple (over 20) fords though out the years and I have never had a tank rust out in 7 years. The repair cost is outrageous if you can find a tank (right now I can not find a tank for under $2000). It looks like I am not the only person having this problem. This should be a recall item.”

   NHTSA complaint #10639989, filed 2014-09, 102,654 miles
2. 2
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission shudder, slipping and loss of drive

   • 168 complaints (17%)
   • median 88,420 mi at 8.1 yrs old (151 state mileage)
   • 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $2,219 (median of 14 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2025

   Owners describe shuddering at steady highway speeds, harsh or delayed engagement when shifting from park into drive, gear slip into neutral, and in some cases a loud clank followed by loss of power and warning lights. Repairs reported include valve body replacement and whole transmission replacement, and some owners say the dealer could not duplicate the problem. A service bulletin covers harsh engagement and no-upshift conditions on early 6F50 transaxles. Spread from about 75,000 to over 220,000 miles, with many reports in the 90,000 to 140,000 mile range.

   3 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test drive at steady 40-75 mph and feel for shudder or slip, check for delayed or harsh engagement when shifting into drive and reverse, and ask for transmission service records.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “No one has parts to fix the recall for the airbag. I've been waiting for more than a year to have the problem fixed. My transmission shudders at 40 miles per hour and 75 miles per hour. The problem started 10 months ago and seems to be worse. I've looked online and this seems to be the major complaint with these vehicles. There should be a recall on this issue to fix the problem.”

   NHTSA complaint #11041849, filed 2017-10, 100,000 miles

   “Driving down the road I noticed my speed at 0 my odometer at 0...thought that was weird. Noticed wrench light, engine light,and airbag light. Came to a stop light and stopped. Upon takeoff was nearly rear ended because I was barely creeping.. Rpms stayed around 2k-3k..... Pulled it into a parking lot and switched gears....loud clangs and jerks as I'm shifting. Turned off car and restarted to have the same lights and same clanks as I'm shifting. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11325726, filed 2020-05, 255,000 miles
3. 3
   Brakes

   Hard or spongy brake pedal (brake booster)

   • 129 complaints (13%)
   • median 91,000 mi at 9.0 yrs old (107 state mileage)
   • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • owner-quoted repair $961 (median of 9 quotes)
   • filed 2007–2025

   Complaints describe a pedal that becomes very firm or spongy, sometimes with a hissing or air-like sound under the dash, and stopping distance that feels longer than expected. Owners say the brake booster was diagnosed as the cause and replaced, and some report a pedal that sticks and has to be lifted with a foot. One owner describes the pedal getting hard and resistance when pressing the accelerator. Reported from roughly 65,000 to 170,000 miles, and also on a very low-mileage car.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Press the pedal with the engine running and listen for a hiss, check that it returns freely and feels consistent, and ask whether the brake booster has been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “When I press the breaks to stop, it is hard to press, like I'm pushing against air and on a complete stop it continues to move in motion. (the breaks don't stop the vehicle when stationary. It started 2 days ago and I'm scared because I had my niece in the car and I almost ran off the road where an incoming car was going to hit me straight on my left. If I break it also jumps the car like if I was hit from behind. It's very rough.”

   NHTSA complaint #11413849, filed 2021-04, 5 miles

   “While driving with my children I pressed the break to stop in traffic and almost ran into the vehicle in front of me because my brakes became very hard and I had to press them down to the ground practically to stop. Took vehicle to a local shop and was told my brake booster needed to be replaced. Was told there have been issues like this with Ford models in the past. After basic internet research found there was a recall for newer models but not my model. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10747348, filed 2015-08, 102,000 miles
4. 4
   Exterior lighting

   Tail light bulb and socket melting

   • 39 complaints (4%)
   • median 70,000 mi at 7.0 yrs old (29 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2010–2024

   Complaints describe tail light bulbs that melt the socket and the lens housing rather than simply burning out, on one or both sides, sometimes repeatedly within a few months. Owners report white light showing through the red lens where the housing melted, and in one case brake lights that stopped working while driving. Repairs described include replacing the housing, socket, bulb and connector, with the problem returning in at least one case. Reported from about 50,000 up to roughly 160,000 miles.

   What to check: With the lights on, check both tail light lenses for brown or melted spots and white light showing through, and ask whether the sockets or housings have been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The vehicle the 2007 Ford EDGE shut off on the highway without warning after I turn it back on the gas seemed like it was in passing cuz the car started sputtering like hesitating and then shut off again.when I kept trying to turn the vehicle on unsuccessfully it would crank but not turn over and then I smelled something burning like wires rubber wires something to that effect and it sound like it was it smell like it was coming from under the hood... …”

   NHTSA complaint #11406374, filed 2021-04, 146,000 miles

   “I was pulled over for having a burnt out tail light. (no ticket issued) when I got to work I changed the bulb and discovered that the bulb was not burnt out but had melted the socket on the right side of the car. Upon further investigation I realized that both tail lights had the same problem and the bulbs had also been melting the interior red part of the tail light. There is now an area of the lights on both sides of the car that have white light shining through the lens instead of red. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10663606, filed 2014-12, 87,000 miles

Buying note. Have a used 2007 Edge checked for fuel tank corrosion and open airbag recalls first, then drive it long enough to feel for transmission shudder and test the brake pedal feel. Service records showing completed recall work and any transmission or brake booster repairs are worth asking for.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.