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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FMDK48C48BB15952 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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2FMDK48C48B•••••• 2009 Ford EDGE

This build draws 6.3× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford EDGE build (21 vs 3).

21on this build
240on the model
72builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 12 Power Train 4 Vehicle Speed Control 3 Electrical System 3

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash May 2018
Takata recall
Electrical System Jun 2019
Problem with the computer for dash. Was worked on at Ford dealership in Lexington ky and had to borrow money with the lender that was already financing the vehicle for me for repairs. They was unable to repair it but still charged me almost 1,800.00
Power Train Aug 2016
For no particular reason my edge decelerates to ten miles an hour while the tach reads 3rpms it has happened on all types of roads and in traffic also. The tranny fluid is always fine. No codes on dash either. I have my gas pedal to the floor and it will only creep at 10 mph.…
Steering Sep 2014
Vehicle lost all power while driving in traffic and steering locked when turning the corner at intersection causing loss of control of vehicle. This has happened on several occasions under random conditions. Weather conditions, vehicle temperature, speed, direction, braking or…
Fuel System Mar 2012
Fuel storage tank assembly leaking at mounting brackets
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FMDK48C48BB15952 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.