2009 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Ford Edge, 5% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake and turn signal light socket is burnt and charred. I have had to replace the bulbs at least every other month. I was told by Ford that I must have used the wrong wattage bulb. Internet searches suggest otherwise. There are countless other complaints regarding the extremely hazardous and dangerous issue. Ford will not acknowledge that there is an issue or offer to pay the $100 to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10958244, filed 2017-03, 104,400 miles“Both tail lights have burned holes through their outer casings. Therefore, when I brake there is no diffusion of the bulb, just the bright light of the bulb shining. Mechanics at my local Ford dealership admitted the problem is caused by faulty wiring, which makes the bulbs burn too hot, resulting in the melting of certain areas of the protective casings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608116, filed 2014-07, 80,000 miles“Continue right rear tail light burnout. Plastic on blubs melted. Discoloration on socket. I now have about 100,000 mi on the car and have replaced 5 bulbs. I wrote a letter to Ford and they rejected my complaint. This is a fire hazard. Industrial plastic melts at about 300 of. This is a design defect which Ford is ignoring! I can provide photos of burned out bulbs and damaged socket. Left rear turn bulb svl 12v 3157.”
NHTSA complaint #10608816, filed 2014-07, 25,000 miles“Driver's side, rear tail light/ turn signal was signaling fast, letting me know there was an issue. The next day, it no longer signaled abnormally. The following day it was fast again and no longer illuminating. When I went to replace the bulb, the socket was black and melted.”
NHTSA complaint #10486135, filed 2012-11, 66,000 miles“During normal highway operation the right rear taillight failed. Inspection of the failed component found the taillight socket had melted. There was no prior indication of circuit breakdown, ie: fuse blown, etc. All parts were factory installed as none had been previously replaced from new.”
NHTSA complaint #10758603, filed 2015-08, 95,169 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 191 | 8% |
| 2012 | 84 | 7% |
| 2011 | 187 | 10% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 69 | 6% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Edge
132 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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