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Reported years

Airbags owner reports: Ford Edge years in the records

Owner reports are bound to model year 2022. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

Years we reviewed

What to inspect

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering an onramp at 40 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle came to an abrupt stop, and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The contact stated that only the front driver side knee air bags deployed upon impact. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for pain in her chest as well as an injury to her left carotid artery. Due to the severity of her injury, the contact was transported to another hospital, where several tests, including a CT scan, EKG, ultrasound, and X-rays, were performed. The contact remained in the hospital overnight and was given medication for her injuries. A police report was filed. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home, where an insurance adjuster inspected the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had yet been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.”
NHTSAcomplaintMar 2026Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving across an intersection, a work vehicle ran across the intersection. As a result, the contact's vehicle T-boned the work vehicle, which came to a stop. The front driver's side air bag and the front passenger side air bag did not deploy. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the impact crushed the metal on the driver's side, which caused the driver's side door not to open. The contact exited the vehicle from the front passenger-side door. The police were called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and right hip. The contact was taken to the hospital by a family member later in the day. The doctor diagnosed that the contact had sustained a slap tear on the right shoulder and a slight tear on the right hip. The contact underwent surgery on the right shoulder. The vehicle was towed to a collision center, where it was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving in the snow, the vehicle slid on black ice and hit a tree, where it came to a stop. The front driver's side air bag and the front passenger side air bag did not deploy. The passenger-side mirror was damaged, and the vehicle had scratches on the passenger side. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. The insurance company was contacted. The insurance company was waiting for the report from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSAcomplaintFeb 2026Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Swerved to miss deer and ended in a ditch and all the airbags deployed except for the steering wheel airbag.”
NHTSAcomplaintJul 2025Open source record
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle turned into his lane and he attempted to apply the brake pedal but still crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact also stated the SOS system did not function either. The driver sustained injuries on his head, back, right wrist, left elbow, and left knee. The driver sought medical attention at the emergency room. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed first to a towing lot and then to a collision shop. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”
NHTSAcomplaintJun 2022Open source record