Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
When engaging brake pedal becomes very hard to push and having to push pedal all the way to the floor where it slows finally and then stops. It does not stop when push the brake pedal like normal. Pedal at the floor still not stopping then finally stops but by that time I could have ran into another car or through at stop light. I almost hit someone because of this.
Advised by mechanic that there are issues with the brake booster master cylinder that are causing serious braking issues. He's seen this issue in many ford vehicles of similar age recently. Said this issue is serious and can cause major damage to vehicle and safety concerns for drivers and passengers if brakes go out when vehicle is in use.
Brake Booster Failure. $947.45 to repair out of pocket expense. Thank God I was not injured or killed, nor was anyone else, or property damaged, as I was able to avoid a collision. There is a class action lawsuit over this defective Ford part.
The brake booster which is a known problem on every Ford Edge from 2007 - 2013 started making a hiss or loud squeaking noise when pressure was applied to the brakes. For this 6 year Ford has installed the exact same manufacturers part, but Ford has only recalled some of these years despite the same issues occurring with every model year. After a while the noise intensified and then the brakes failed!!! Sometimes the brakes would not engage until the pedal was mashed to the floor, sometimes they engaged as soon as the pedal was pressed. This creates a very dangerous environment. I own 3 different model Ford vehicles, but this could be the last Ford I purchase. I took the Edge into a brake specialist and was told about this being a well known issue on the Ford Edge, but that I purchased the "wrong" year 2009 and this is the only model year not covered under the NHTSA recall. …
I have been taking my car for at least the past 3 years to have the brakes looked at. The pedal goes too far to the floor. I have taken it to 3 different dealerships to have the brakes looked at, only to be told there is no problem. I just had new front brakes and rotors put on August 2019. My son was driving the car to work this morning and had an accident going through a toll booth. He said when he pressed on the brakes the car just would not stop at a good rate, and the pedal was spongie. There needs to be a recall on the brake system for 2009 Ford edges. I am not the only one with this complaint. Thank god nobody was injured, but what is it going to take to get this taken care of.
The brake pedal has a spongy feel and you can hear an audible "hissing" noise inside the car. The noise will go away as you apply different pressures to the brake pedal, but then will come back as soon as you maintain the same level of pressure. There is a know customer satisfaction program 13n02 (extended warranty for brake booster), and after reading the description and details of the program, the symptoms are identical. I called the dealer and after running the VIN number, I was told that my car did not qualify. I also know that it is not another brake component as the vehicle has brand new front and rear rotors, front and rear pads, and brand new brake fluid in the system. It is not very difficult to deduce that there's some type of vacuum leak (or air leak) when you hear hissing noises coming from the car. …
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 brake at times. It also makes a hissy or squealing noise. At times is very, very hard to press the brake down to stop the car. My husband took the vehicle to an independent auto repairman. He said the brake booster was bad. It had failed. My husband talked with an independent auto repair person. He said I had a bad brake booster. My husband called the Ford dealer and after running the VIN number, he was told that my car did not qualify for a recall. The brake booster has failed. The car has under 46,000 miles on it. I have it scheduled to be repaired at my own expense as this is a dangerous driving situation. Why did Ford have an extended warranty coverage for the 2007-2008 and 2010-2015 Edge models but omitted the 2009 models?
I have a 2009 Ford Edge sel with 113,300 miles. I had been experiencing brake issues with squeaking and having to push the brake pedal down all the way with fear that the car would not stop. There were no warning signs or warning lights and just came out of the blue. It would happen whether I was just driving slow or faster on any type of road or weather condition. I saw Ford put an extra warranty on edges from 2010-2013 regarding the same issue via 13n02. I have read a lot of complaints from years previous and after this extended warranty. I think this should be looked into as I have a young son who I drive to school a lot and since there was no warning about brake failure I'm just thankful nothing bad happened. I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the master cylinder and a bad power brake booster. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning indicators randomly flashed. The brakes failed to function without force each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced both ABS sensors. The dealer determined that there was no manufacturer recall to address the repair. The brake pedal was spongy when the indicator illuminated. When the indicator went off, the brakes failed to fully engage without applying force to the brake pedal. The dealer stated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 11/06/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes malfunctioned without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal became stiff and nearly impossible to depress. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Lenoir city Ford of lenoir city, tennessee was contacted about the failure and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but the contact received a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA and file a complaint due to the fact that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Updated 08/22/17
Brake complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford Edge, 16% of the model year's 261 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2009 Ford Edge brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2009 Ford Edge, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Ford Edge brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 102,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.