2010 Ford Edge Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2026 · 52 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2010 Ford Edge, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transfer unit” (12% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Transfer unit: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2010 Ford Edge at $2,450, and half of them between $2,250 and $2,600.

Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2019), 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 power train problems happen?

Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles9 · 20%
10k–25k miles7 · 16%
25k–50k miles6 · 13%
50k–75k miles6 · 13%
75k–100k miles8 · 18%
100k–150k miles6 · 13%
150k+ miles3 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 52 complaints, 4 mention a crash.

Ford Edge power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2019, with 462 complaints
2007: 19320071932008: 2772772009: 212009212010: 52522011: 17220111722012: 47472013: 16020131602014: 56562015: 11820151182016: 88882017: 14820171482018: 83832019: 46220194622020: 1881882021: 362021362022: 45452023: 5202352024: 55

n = 2,156 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Edge511%1,550
2023 Edge522%56,000
2022 Edge4534%86,000
2021 Edge3632%68,000
2020 Edge18858%84,000
2019 Edge46260%70,000
2018 Edge8310%74,000
2017 Edge14811%74,031
2016 Edge8810%62,750
2015 Edge11816%59,000
2014 Edge5615%57,514
2013 Edge1607%66,145
2012 Edge474%48,797
2011 Edge17210%49,236
2010 Edge528%50,000
2009 Edge218%95,000
2008 Edge27725%85,500
2007 Edge19320%87,871

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 6 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 442011: 6201162012: 332013: 4201342014: 552015: 5201552016: 222017: 5201752018: 552019: 4201942020: 112021: 1202112022: 332023: 320233

n = 52 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2010 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.

Just bought used 12/4/23 from private party. Transmission fluid leaking on exhaust pipe, seen and documented by tech at Kendall Ford Anchorage, AK. Vehicle was brought in for Transmission and Engine Oil Service 91,000 approximate. Seems to coming from rear of transmission, where shaft goes in…

Received Dec 11, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11559504

Engine check engine light come on and off. Transmission slipping in second gear. Took it to the local dealership for diagnostic. Was told that the torque convertor needed replacing. Had the convertor replaced but did not solve the problem.

Received Apr 4, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11515491

The contact owns a 2010 Ford edge. The contacts stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the gear shifter remained stuck in reverse(R). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times until the gear shifter responded as needed. The contact…

Received Mar 13, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11511559
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2010 Ford Edges have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about power train for the 2010 Ford Edge (8% of the 673 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 2010 Ford Edge power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2010 Ford Edge?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,450 (half paid between $2,250 and $2,600), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2010 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “transfer unit”, in 6 of 52 complaints.

Other 2010 Ford Edge problems

See all 2010 Ford Edge problems or power train problems across all Edge years.