Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
The contact's daughter owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 20-30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled as the transmission switched to neutral. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated his daughter veered to the side of the road, where she turned off the vehicle. The contact stated his daughter was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Consumer stated higher interstate highway speeds, there is noticeable hesitation occurring from time to time.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a clucking and banging sound while shifting into reverse. Additionally, while driving in 2nd and 3rd gears, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and decelerated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated the vehicle shifted hard while driving. The RPM revved up to high. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
When the car is at a complete stop or at low speed and then you start to drive again or pick up speed (ex: at a stop light or in a traffic jam) the car will jerk even when coasting and it will not pick up speed. It almost sounds like a belt is unwinding but it isn't. If I pull the car over, turn it completely off and wait a minute or two, it starts up again and drives with no problem. This happens several times a week. It also has a burning smell but no smoke is visible and nothing on the dashboard shows any indication of overheating engine. I've read online that this exact issue was found in newer models of the Ford Edge. No check engine light. Definitely a transmission issue as found in other newer models. This is a very dangerous issue and needs to be recalled.
This dealership is a scam, my car isn't even safe to drive because the (PSM) needs to be replaced and none of the modules are communicating but somehow they passed the inspection. I bought this car as is 2/24/26 and 2 days later it started overheating. I took to Big Al's like they recommended and Big Al's replaced the coolant assembly the car was still overheating so Big Al's recommended the electrical shop and I took it to them. Tidewater Auto Electric didn't find any electrical problems. So I took it to Dave's Tire and Auto center and they said the PSM needs to be replaced and all of the module because they are no longer communicating with each other. That's not safe and yet carland sold it to me anyway.
Without warning while driving my vehicle loses the ability to excelerate. I am lucky I haven't been hit by another car. I patiently wait and after a few seconds it will move forward into the turn. I do not get a reading or warning lights of any kind. This has just started happening and it has occurred 4 x this week. I have an appointment to have it serviced. After reading countless on-line reports it sounds like it is a throttle body Assembly or switch issue. Sometimes it drives perfectly...I am concerned about this safety issue. My Edge is older, but only has 56,000. miles on it. I suspect that I am still covered on the extended warranty since my vehicle has lower mileage.
I just submitted a complaint about the transmission system. It doesn't want to drive or speed up in slow traffic or when I'm trying to drive again after stopping. Upon a search, I came across a lot of complaints concerning the Ford Edge transmission and I screenshot a complaint from another Ford Edge owner that describes my ongoing issue EXACTLY as it happens to me. The Edge has a whole lot of transmission issues and on this particular site the complaints cover Edge 2007 through 2012. The transmission definitely needs to be recalled.
I was slowly driving through a neighborhood when I could no longer accelerate when my vehicle was in drive. I eventually came to a stop. The transmission was not engaging. I kept trying to accelerate but I was unable to go anywhere. I put the car in park, then back to drive and it still did not work. I then resorted to turning off the car off and back on. At that point the vehicle did operate as usual. Since it happened I have read countless reports of this same issue in this vehicle with many complaints. This is a potentially deadly error from Ford and their transmissions in this vehicle. I believe it is related to the sensors on the transmission. A recall needs to be issued immediately before someone gets killed in an accident because their car comes to a total stop on a busy interstate. Ford knows about the problem and has not addressed it.
Ford has a well known transmission issue. The Ford Edge will decide that it will not go into gear while in traffic, then when you restart it it resets and the problem seems to be gone. Someone is going to get killed. The transmissions hit hard or won't go into gear. These issues can't be fixed by the average consumer.. Transmission slips the you put the car into park or neutral and then it will go into gear, but I'm afraid I'm going to get hit. The car is in motion when it slips or skips or gets stuck. I don't really know what's happening.
Differential problems caused by using the manufacturer provided spare tire. Spare tire is much smaller then tires required by the manufacturer, when spare tire was used it caused stress to the differential causing it to break. This is a well documented problem in the internet and should be fixed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is assuring a costly break down of their vehicles by ignoring this problem. I ask anyone responsible to take appropriate action and force the manufacturer to pay for damages cause by their neglect.
Transmission complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2009 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2009 Ford Edge, 8% of the model year's 261 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Ford Edge transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
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.