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This page covers 7 recalls, 672 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Ford Edge.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2010 Ford Edge, the dominant complaint pattern centers on airbags and brakes. Airbag complaints make up by far the largest share of reports, with owners describing persistent warning lights, fault codes returning after repair attempts, and concerns about seatbelt integrity, particularly belts fraying to the point where owners question whether they would hold in a crash. Brake complaints are the second most-reported area, where owners frequently describe a hard brake pedal, unusual noises near the brake system, and suspected brake booster failure. Several owners also report the stability control system behaving unexpectedly, specifically, the vehicle applying the brakes abruptly or jerking the steering wheel during cornering, which some trace to a faulty steering angle sensor. The hard-pedal and brake booster pattern appears across multiple reports and is the most consistent brake symptom owners describe.
672
Total Complaints
28
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
11
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Ford Edge has 7 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect where both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side inflators are affected. The driver-side inflator can rupture after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, a particular concern in hot or coastal climates. The passenger-side inflator carries the same fragmentation risk and has been the subject of multiple filings covering vehicles in high-humidity regions. Because these are the same underlying defect across both seating positions, any 2010 Edge with unrepaired inflators on either side carries this risk. Prior repair attempts under earlier campaigns did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist.
On the suspension side, a service part recall covers front wheel hub spindles sold under the Duralast brand. If one of these replacement spindles was installed on the vehicle, the wheel mounting studs may be oversized and prevent the wheel from seating flush, causing the wheel to vibrate or wobble while driving and raising the risk of losing control.
There is also a fuel system concern affecting 2009-2010 model year vehicles registered in colder northern states: the fuel tank assembly can develop a leak, and any nearby ignition source, such as a hot exhaust component or an electrical spark, can turn that leak into a fire.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver or passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace the module or inflator if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breaking down after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wheel mounting studs on certain Duralast Wheel Spindles (part DL930676K) have oversized shoulders that can prevent the wheel from installing correctly.
What the fix does
Bearing will replace the studs at no charge if tight, or replace the entire spindle assembly at no charge if studs are loose. Shop labor is covered.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Salt water exposure causes corrosion at the fuel tank seam weld under the mounting brackets, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and either clean and treat it with corrosion preventative or replace it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.