TAKATA RECALL NOTIFIED 3 YEARS AGO MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF TAKATA RECALL AND STILL NO REPAIR/REPLACEMENT FROM FORD. ## VIN PASSED ## FORD, EDGE, 2008 ##
2008 Ford Edge airbags problems
severe 422 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
422
Recalls
0
Crashes
22
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER (BERGE FORD, 460 E AUTO CENTER DR, MESA, AZ 85204) STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABL…
FORD HAD SENT RECALL NOTICE NOT TO HAVE ANYONE IN PASSENGERS SEAT UNTIL AIRBAG IS REPLACED BUT ALSO STATES THE PARTS WON'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SPRING 2018. THIS IS TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR A FIX FOR SOMETHING THAT CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE UPDATED 03/07…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (LONG-LEWIS FORD LINCOLN OF CORINTH, INC (1500 S HARPER RD, CORINTH, MS 38834, 662-287-3184) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE C…
TAKATA RECALL - I WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL ALMOST A FULL YEAR AGO. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RESOLUTION. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THERE ARE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE, AND I (WE) WOULD LIKE THE REASSURANCE OF HAVING THIS RECALL COMPLETED SO THAT WE KNOW WE ARE SAFE RIDING IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIPS A FEW TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECALL H…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (PALMETTO FORD, 1625 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29407 (8…
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED A LETTER TODAY FROM FORD THAT THE REMEDY PARTS HAVE BEEN DELAYED. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION DATES BACK TO JUNE 2016. FORD'S RECENT REQUEST TO DELAY THE RECALL FAILED, BUT NOW WE ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT GOING TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIMELINE STATED IN JUNE 2016 NOTICE, WITH NO FIRM TIMELINE INDICATING WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. MEANWHILE, FORD IS DIRECTING M…
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE ---- TK HOLDINGS NOTICE RECEIVED --TWO LETTERS RECEIVED FROM FORD -- FORD DEALERSHIP STATED AIRBAG REPLACEMENT WAS NOT A BIG DEAL AND DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED RIGHT AWAY-- CONTACT GIVEN NUMBER TO FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
TAKATA RECALL THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG COULD RUPTURE CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. THIS RECALL IS INCOMPLETE, I CONTACTED FORD AS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO TO CORRECT THIS RECALL AND THEY INFORMED US THAT TAKATA (THE MANUFACTURER THAT MADE THE AIRBAGS) HAS FILED CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. I AM BEING TOLD THERE IS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE YET. I AM DRIVING MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN AROUND IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Ford Edge?
It's a meaningful issue. 422 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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