2004 Ford Edge Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Edge years
Not enough data 19th of 19 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Edge. That ranks 19th out of 19 Edge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Ford Edge problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags3
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags3100%———
Electrical System133%———
Service Brakes133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2016: 1201612018: 220182

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Ford Edge recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Edge.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Takata recall. Within a year, my brake vacuum system has failed me, leading to almost getting into a major accident. The electric system is not working, and i often smell burning. My front passenger airbag has been recalled, but the part has not been in stock for over a year.

Air Bags · received Nov 6, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11149587

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER FORD OF SMITHTOWN (440 E…

Air Bags · received Oct 29, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11143752

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 ford edge. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v036000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Air Bags · received Oct 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10917171

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Edge?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Edge?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Ford Edge a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Edge model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.