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2010 Ford Edge: engine and transmission complaints

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
32%
118 of 369 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2010 Ford Edge. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 32% of relevant complaints.

Better than 67% of the 1,230 model years we track (2010–2023).

Excludes 304 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 18%).

NHTSA data checked September 13, 2026
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Drivetrain complaints
118
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
673
this model year
Fires reported
3
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
7
28 crashes · 17 injuries

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS287 · 43%
SERVICE BRAKES182 · 27%
POWER TRAIN52 · 8%
ENGINE40 · 6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22 · 3%

The years either side

2010
32%
118 of 673
2011
21%
334 of 1,801
2012
12%
123 of 1,134
2013
17%
381 of 2,443
2014
30%
107 of 381
2015
43%
305 of 722
2016
53%
457 of 901
2017
75%
971 of 1,331
2018
80%
618 of 806
2019
82%
609 of 761
2020
72%
214 of 312
2021
45%
46 of 107
2022
45%
54 of 129
2023
too few complaints

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING01/30/2025
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine started to overheat. The contact added coolant to the reservoir however, the contact became aware that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic wh…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11/19/2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was coolant inside the oil. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic who confirmed the failure and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was not…
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE12/11/2023
Just bought used 12/4/23 from private party. Transmission fluid leaking on exhaust pipe, seen and documented by tech at Kendall Ford Anchorage, AK. Vehicle was brought in for Transmission and Engine Oil Service 91,000 approximate. Seems to coming from rear of transmission, where shaft goes in. Leaks on hot exhaust, bur…

Three of 118 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on this model year (7)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisi…
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 …
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 MK…

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