TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS R…
2009 Ford Edge powertrain problems
moderate 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER CAMPBELL FORD PERFORMANCE (2541 S WINCHESTER BLVD, CAMPBELL, CA 95008; (408) 374-6131) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE CLUTCH TO BE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED DRASTICALLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES INTERMITTENTL…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 21 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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