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2010 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Edge.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2010 Ford Edge is an SUV equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 17/23/19 mpg. Technical maintenance for the vehicle requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. This model year recorded 672 owner complaints—focused primarily on air bags—and seven recalls, placing it in the middle of a 2004-2024 model history that ranged from a low of three complaints in 2004 to a peak of 2,434 in 2013.

Model year202420232021202020192018201720162010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 36R · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 36R · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Thermostat9T4Z8A586B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4275 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Edge of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2011 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009Sport 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec265 hpFWD
2011Sport 3.7L V66.90 sec15.40 sec305 hpAWD
2011Limited 3.5L V67.10 sec15.70 sec285 hpFWD
2011SEL 3.5L V67.10 sec15.70 sec285 hpFWD
2011Sport 3.7L V67.60 sec15.90 sec305 hpAWD
2008Limited 3.5L V67.60 sec16.00 sec265 hpAWD
2012SEL EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.70 sec16.00 sec240 hpFWD
2007SEL Plus 3.5L V67.50 sec16.00 sec265 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF
Transfer Case FluidSYNTHETIC · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1 Pint

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0
Front Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number36R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance1-2 Turbo ohms
Engine Oil Pressure30 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.014-0.018 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs / 19 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs / 66 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.023 in / 0.629 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9017 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 9089 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install 6 new exhaust manifold stud9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 90,000 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 90,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 90,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Ford Edge sits at the end of the first-generation run, and the federal record places it on an uptick after a 2009 lull: complaints rose from 261 in 2009 to 672 in 2010, recalls remained high at 7 (versus 8 in 2009), and TSBs climbed from 27 to 42, with no investigations. Compared with the launch years, 2010 is well below the 988–1,117 complaint levels of 2007–2008, yet it is substantially above the quieter 2009. The 2011 redesign then produced a far larger spike—1,801 complaints—while recalls dropped, so 2010 avoids the worst post-refresh volume but still carries meaningful exposure, led by 271 air-bag complaints, 134 service-brake complaints, and 28 crash-related complaints. Across this generation, the 2008–2010 window shows consistently high recall activity (7–8 per year) before recall counts fall in 2011–2013, positioning 2010 as a late first-gen model with elevated but not peak risk. The data do not specify root causes, so a buyer should verify recall completion and have the air-bag and brake systems inspected. Overall, a 2010 Edge is a conditional buy: it is lower-risk by complaint volume than the 2011–2013 redesign years but less reassuring than a 2009, and it should only be purchased with documented recall repairs and a clean pre-purchase inspection.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
42
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
672
Owner complaints
28 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 672 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags271
Service Brakes134
Power Train35
Engine25
Exterior Lighting13
Engine & Engine Cooling12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Electrical System12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V001000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 07/01/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free…

21V158000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/03/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 42 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
13N02 S32024-02-20Service Brakes, HydraulicCertain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake…
13N02 S22023-11-27Service Brakes, HydraulicCertain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake…
22B05 S12023-07-27Air BagsCertain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Edge take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Edge get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.