2007 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2026 · 88 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Ford Edge, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 96,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “spark plugs” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Spark plugs: mentioned in 12 of 88 complaints (14%)
  • Ignition coil: mentioned in 9 of 88 complaints (10%)
  • Coils melted: mentioned in 7 of 88 complaints (8%)
  • Engine indicator: mentioned in 7 of 88 complaints (8%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2007 Ford Edge at $2,650, and half of them between $1,450 and $3,450.

Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 1%
25k–50k miles2 · 3%
50k–75k miles11 · 15%
75k–100k miles27 · 38%
100k–150k miles23 · 32%
150k+ miles8 · 11%

How serious are the reports?

Of 88 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 11 a fire.

Ford Edge engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2017, with 701 complaints
2007: 882007882008: 91912009: 122009122010: 40402011: 17920111792012: 60602013: 16820131682014: 45452015: 19420151942016: 3313312017: 70120177012018: 4634632019: 15820191582020: 51512021: 112021112022: 13132023: 2202322024: 22

n = 2,609 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Edge25%19,037
2023 Edge29%17,095
2022 Edge1310%2,450
2021 Edge1110%84,000
2020 Edge5116%48,157
2019 Edge15821%61,110
2018 Edge46355%70,000
2017 Edge70151%70,000
2016 Edge33136%72,853
2015 Edge19427%26,500
2014 Edge4512%49,000
2013 Edge1687%55,000
2012 Edge605%58,919
2011 Edge17910%59,988
2010 Edge406%115,000
2009 Edge125%106,000
2008 Edge918%102,500
2007 Edge889%96,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 17 complaints
2012: 2201222013: 11112014: 102014102015: 14142016: 172016172017: 772018: 9201892019: 552020: 1202012021: 112022: 1202212023: 552024: 1202412025: 222026: 220262

n = 88 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I was dropping off my fiancée to her doctor appointment and while driving to park the car started to smoke profusely. I was unable to tell at first, but I quickly realized that there was a flame spouting from between the front windshield and underneath the hood of the car. I jumped out of the car…

Received Jul 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753385

The contact owned a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, occupied with her daughter, she noticed black smoke was coming from the driver and passenger side vents in the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned a bystander noticed black smoke and called…

Received Mar 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11728056

My question is I’m getting ready to buy a 2007 Ford edge for my mother and she’s already put three water pumps on this car and it cost like almost 1000 bucks to do it every time. I don’t even know if it’s worth it but I was just wondering if there’s any recalls on something like that or…

Received Apr 2, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11652283
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Ford Edges have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Ford Edge (9% of the 989 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Edge engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 96,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2007 Ford Edge?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $1,450 and $3,450), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “spark plugs”, in 12 of 88 complaints, followed by “ignition coil” (9).

Other 2007 Ford Edge problems

See all 2007 Ford Edge problems or engine problems across all Edge years.