2009 Ford Edge Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

40Service Brakes complaints

15.3%Of all 261 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS132 · 50.6%

SERVICE BRAKES40 · 15.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 8.8%

POWER TRAIN20 · 7.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 6.5%

Share of the 261 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN DRIVING MY 2009 FORD EDGE WITH UNDER 46,000 MILES, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS A SPONGY FEEL AND IT BECOMES QUITE DIFFICULT TO USE THE…”NHTSA complaint 11052263 — filed 12/04/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED…”NHTSA complaint 11023329 — filed 09/13/2017

“WHILE PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IS MAKING HISSING NOISE AND CAR BECOMES HARD TO STOP.”NHTSA complaint 11021124 — filed 09/01/2017

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Edge have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Edge: 40 of 261 complaints on file (15.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Edge have in total?

261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.