Ford Edge Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford Edge across 16 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “rear wheel” (9% of reports).
- 117suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 9 of 117 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Edge suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Edge | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 6 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 3 | 0% | 104,500 |
| 2018 Edge | 3 | 0% | 21,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Edge | 7 | 1% | 76,140 |
| 2015 Edge | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Edge | 6 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 7 | 0% | 113,500 |
| 2012 Edge | 2 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Edge | 10 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 10 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 5 | 2% | 32,010 |
| 2008 Edge | 25 | 2% | 81,850 |
| 2007 Edge | 24 | 2% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 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.
Bought car used 4 months ago from Peoria Ford, Glendale. Vehicle overheated on freeway, added coolant- lost all coolant 10 minutes later and white smoke came from exhaust. Ford diagnosed EGR cooler failure, replacement and noted CV joint boot leaking and needed replaced- resulting g on $3200 fix…
Front axle snapped. Power steering rack faulty. Leaks all fluids other than oil! Tire stud snapped sent me into a ditch. Transmission has been rough and leaking and only 160k miles. Manual says no need to warm up car as it's got a magic part. Well transmission is blown after following manual to the…
I am have problem with my axle making a clicking sound the axle the is not safe to drive
While driving between 50 and 60 mph, the car seems to be swaying left and right
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle was driven over a small bump in the road, the vehicle independently steered into the other lane. The contact stated that two full sets of tires were replaced within a month. In…

Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about suspension for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “rear wheel”, in 10 of 117 complaints, followed by “ball joint” (9).
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