2009 Ford Edge vs 2009 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 261 | 1,691 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 45 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,031 mi | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 827 |
| Power Train | 21 | 301 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 279 |
| Engine | 12 | 254 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 143 |
| Air Bags | 132 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 115 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 197 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 192 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 172 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 85 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 81 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 65 |
2009 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.