2009 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford edge. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound, the electronic functions on the steering wheel failed to operate properly, and the air bag indicator was illuminated. The dealer (parkway ford, 2104 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, [redacted]) was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The vin and failure…
ODI 11152036
Electrical System
Both sides rear tail/stop light sockets are melted around bulb
ODI 11079685
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford edge. The contact stated that the front passenger door sensor erroneously indicated that the door was open, which caused the interior lighting and exterior mirror lights to remain illuminated while driving. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10919783
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The passenger door ajar lightstays on and won't go off and the doors will not lock. This happens when i start my car , drive my car and will only go off when i turn off the engine. In my opinion this constitutes a major safety hazard what with the doors not locking.
ODI 10861384
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
During normal highway operation the right rear taillight failed. Inspection of the failed component found the taillight socket had melted. There was no prior indication of circuit breakdown, ie: fuse blown, etc. All parts were factory installed as none had been previously replaced from new.
ODI 10758603
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I had to replace both headlight sockets as they melted like the recall i just read about on the crown victorias.
ODI 10811738
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake light bulbs burning out resulting in a loss of turn signals and brake lights . The connector is discolored due to high heat (current). Company is covering under warranty but has not issued a technical bulletin. *tr
ODI 10576343
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both tail lights have burned holes through their outer casings. Therefore, when i brake there is no diffusion of the bulb, just the bright light of the bulb shining. Mechanics at my local ford dealership admitted the problem is caused by faulty wiring, which makes the bulbs burn too hot, resulting in the melting of certain areas of the protective casings. But after informing ford motor company of the issue,…
ODI 10608116
Electrical System · Engine
2009 ford edge -- major issue-- ford needs to cover costs--- i was driving my 2009 ford edge sel approx. 4 miles. Once i rolled to a stop at a traffic light the car began to idle and then stalled. No warning lights.. I started the engine and pressed the gas (no acceleration). The engine ran at around 1-2k rpm. I pressed the gas again, no acceleration. I shut off the car called aaa for a tow. I started the car once…
ODI 10485326
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Continue right rear tail light burnout. Plastic on blubs melted. Discoloration on socket. I now have about 100,000 mi on the car and have replaced 5 bulbs. I wrote a letter to ford and they rejected my complaint. This is a fire hazard. Industrial plastic melts at about 300 of. This is a design defect which ford is ignoring! I can provide photos of burned out bulbs and damaged socket. Left rear turn bulb svl 12v…
ODI 10608816
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Safety- on april 30,2009 i purchased a new 2009 ford edge. On memorial day, 2009, 1 month after it was purchased and with approx. 1200 miles on it in heavy traffic on the nys thruway it made a loud clunking sound, jerked and within 5 seconds just shut off. Vehicle would not move, it had to be towed. Was taken in for service, they found nothing. On october 31, 2009, again, i was on the nys thruway, it did the same…
ODI 10292387