Does the 2010 Ford Edge have a fuel system recall?

Yes. Campaign 15V712000 covers 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles built between September 11, 2008 and July 1, 2010, for fuel tank corrosion. Ford's remedy involves dealers inspecting the tank and either cleaning and treating it with a corrosion treatment or replacing it.

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Edge?

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Edge, which is about 5% of the 673 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2010 Ford Edge?

The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 99,612 miles.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to fuel system complaints on the 2010 Edge?

No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2010 Ford Edge.

Is fuel tank corrosion worse on the 2010 Edge than other model years?

The 2007 Edge had a higher share of fuel system complaints at 14%, while the 2010 Edge sits at 5%, similar to several later model years like 2011 through 2015.

2010 Ford Edge Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford Edge, about 5% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median mileage at failure of 99,612. A related recall, campaign 15V712000, covers fuel tank corrosion issues on 2009-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

Fuel System complaints: 31; 5% of 673 complaints
All complaints this year: 673
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 99,612 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report fuel tank corrosion leading to fuel leaks and a persistent gasoline smell near the vehicle, sometimes discovered only after fuel stains appeared under the car.
Some drivers describe sudden stalling or loss of power at highway speeds, followed by the vehicle restarting after coasting to the shoulder.
Several complaints describe hesitation or a delayed response when pressing the accelerator, with the vehicle briefly failing to react before surging forward.
Owners report fuel pump failures accompanied by a high-pitched noise from the rear wheel well area, with some pumps replaced multiple times without fixing the noise.
A few drivers noted cruise control surging, where RPMs fluctuated and speed climbed on its own until the driver manually disengaged cruise control.
Some owners reported the fuel pump overheating and melting its electrical connector, causing the vehicle to fail to start.

When 2010 Ford Edge fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 22, 2011, latest Dec 6, 2022.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Dec 2022; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Ford Edge

NHTSA 15V712000Oct 27, 2015Fuel System110,636 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S31.

Fuel System complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2007141 (14%)
200869 (6%)
200924 (9%)
201031 (5%)
201178 (4%)
201247 (4%)
2013103 (4%)
201432 (8%)
201531 (4%)
201624 (3%)
201738 (3%)
201824 (3%)
201932 (4%)
20209 (3%)
20215 (5%)
20226 (5%)
20233 (14%)
20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Edge have a fuel system recall?: Yes. Campaign 15V712000 covers 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles built between September 11, 2008 and July 1, 2010, for fuel tank corrosion. Ford's remedy involves dealers inspecting the tank and either cleaning and treating it with a corrosion treatment or replacing it.
How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Edge?: NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Edge, which is about 5% of the 673 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2010 Ford Edge?: The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 99,612 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to fuel system complaints on the 2010 Edge?: No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2010 Ford Edge.
Is fuel tank corrosion worse on the 2010 Edge than other model years?: The 2007 Edge had a higher share of fuel system complaints at 14%, while the 2010 Edge sits at 5%, similar to several later model years like 2011 through 2015.