2008 Ford Edge
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Ford Edge is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 381 on record.
2008 Ford Edge at a glance
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2008 Ford Edge recalls 7
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Ameri…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners wil…
Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
Fix: Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the re…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia…
Fix: Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-733…
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Ford Edge common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 1,118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Ford Edge safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Ford Edge 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2008 Ford Edge MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Ford Edge worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Ford Edge costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Ford Edge trims & engines on record
2008 Ford Edge vehicles on record
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK39C78BA13991
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C28BB23414
2008 Ford Edge SE2FMDK36C18BA42990
2008 Ford Edge SE2FMDK36C78BB05249
2008 Ford Edge SE2FMDK36C68BA65553
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C98BB38055
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C98BB24933
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK49C18BA31179
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK49CX8BA39829
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK39C18BA39714
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C38BB15452
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK48C38BA92017
2008 Ford Edge SE2FMDK36C98BA54885
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK48C88BB30809
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK48C38BA28172
2008 Ford Edge SE2FMDK36C38BA31408
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK39C48BA44258
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK39C98BA72606
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK48C58BB10601
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C98BA90167
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK49CX8BA30466
2008 Ford Edge Limited2FMDK39C98BB37244
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK48C48BA39911
2008 Ford Edge SEL2FMDK38C48BA46979
Other Ford Edge model years
2008 Ford Edge — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford Edge have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford Edge. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Edge?
Based on 1,118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, engine, suspension.
What is the 2008 Ford Edge safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2008 Ford Edge crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Ford Edge get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Ford Edge at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).
How much is a 2008 Ford Edge worth?
Comparable 2008 Ford Edge listings run roughly $5,900–$11,500, typically around $8,726 (from 376 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.