CarComplaints.com Notes: Say what you will about the styling of the Ford Edge, but the bottom line is owners seem to love this vehicle. That is, of course, except in the case of it's dangerous, worrisome and unexplained issues with random engine stalling.
Our data suggests an early defect trend, as owners of the 2007-2008 models have started posting their accounts of what happens when you're driving down the road and the engine just stops. Some at high speed, some at low speed but always a random shutdown of the engine, electrical and power steering.
Time will tell if this becomes a widespread issue, but there's no drying the seriousness of the problem. With that in mind, we're flagging the Edge with our "Beware of the Clunker" rating until the situation improves.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,940 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions, the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear, causing the vehicle to stall. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission valve to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,804.
The PTU have a severe problem and the computer didn't warn for this problem until the car just stop getting out of the freeway, slowing down and making loud noises under also stop complity at the street and a car behind me almost crashed in my back, I tried to switch from drive to park and didn't move then I tried the reverse and make a loud sound then I put in drive and star advancing very slowly and with loud noise, finally I got home and smoke staring coming in the front driver side and the smell was a burning rubber. After I got out and let the car to cool down I tried to drive in reverse but the reverse didn't work, only from drive and L gear, I parked my car with the front end facing my home, I can't drive it it all
Driving down the road and all of a sudden my brake pedal got real spongy and then sounded like air blowing through lines. Barely got home with minimal brake usage. I was driving on lee road luckily not too far from my home. Also fog lights don't work. Not sure if it's a switch related problem or something else. It also feels like the transmission is acting up like the car doesn't want to go especially in reverse without really getting on the pedal. And it rolls backwards on hills like it's a manual transmission
- Lithia Springs, GA, USA
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The vehicle the 2007 Ford Edge shut off on the highway without warning after I turn it back on the gas seemed like it was in passing cuz the car started sputtering like hesitating and then shut off again.when I kept trying to turn the vehicle on unsuccessfully it would crank but not turn over and then I smelled something burning like wires rubber wires something to that effect and it sound like it was it smell like it was coming from under the hood... about three days later my brake lights went out and burned straight to the plastic around the bulb
I have replaced the ptu in my 07 Ford Edge a few years back that the dealership themselves told me there should have been a recall on it because of the poor design for $500. Now I am having to replace the power brake booster because I would be driving and hear a hissing noise when braking or my brakes would get really firm. Which I was told that the original owner could have replaced free of charge not as a recall, but something else. That is now going to cost $900. I drive kids that I have had pretty important things fail that Ford never recalled and it really makes me consider investing in another Ford ever again. If safety issues aren't enough to recall. And it took them years to replace the air bags.
Vehicle in motion on city road when vehicle all of a sudden makes loud/hard clank noise and immediately loses power - almost like it started towing a trailer! loss of power, wrench light, tps light, airbag light all come on, speedometer stops working. Pulled over, loud/hard clank sound with every gear change P-2. vehicle had displayed no issues prior to this. Dropped vehicle off at mechanic, when he looked at it next morning, vehicle is running perfect. I am greatly concerned about what appears to be a huge safety issue with this car. There are multiple complaints about the same issue to be found all over the internet with no fixes known. Ford needs to issue a recall and fix this asap before someone gets seriously hurt or is killed from the extreme loss of power the vehicle is suffering from when this happens.
While driving my vehicle lost all power and I immediately tried to pull out of the main path of traffic. I had it towed to a transmission shop to determine cause. It is the transmission. I replaced it with a used unit from a similar vehicle, of which I have encountered a similar issues. A replacement of this unit is also producing a problem. It is now at the Ford dealer's garage and I am told it is a transmission. Problem. This vehicle has 75K miles and I have maintained it to the comply with Ford's specs. But, three transmissions in a short period of time... something is not right"?"
Ford Edge loud clunk when put into gear an when in gear you have to put it to the floor to get the car to move an really high RPM. Dash lights will come on flash an act all crazy. Faster to walk cuz the car won't go. Will do it at a stop or just random going down the road. Have to get off the road quick or it will stop I the middle of the road.
Driving down the road I noticed my speed at 0 my odometer at 0...thought that was weird. Noticed wrench light, engine light, and airbag light. Came to a stop light and stopped. Upon takeoff was nearly rear ended because I was barely creeping.. rpms stayed around 2K-3K..... pulled it into a parking lot and switched gears....loud clangs and jerks as I'm shifting. Turned off car and restarted to have the same lights and same clanks as I'm shifting. I pull out of the parking lot since I'm a mile away from home and even though I pulled out with plenty of time I was almost tboned. Got it home and shut it down. I have around 255,000 miles on it. Oils changed. Maintenance upkeep and everything. This all happened on city streets, while in motion and sitting still. I seriously don't understand how Ford is allowed to overlook this and not be held responsible for fixing these very well known issues that are a hazard to drivers....not just to myself but to others around me as well. There are way too many complaints on this issue for it not to be taken care of.
Took to local Ford dealer (hondru Ford) for shudder/jerking between 40/60 mph, the issue could not be duplicated by the dealer but it continues to be a problem. From my online research there are other complaints regarding the same issues. The Ford Edge is serviced routinely, oil change etc.
While traveling from work to home had a lost of power and started making noise upfront so pulled over and checked everything and it was fine fluids checked regularly and was told it could be a ptu problem and it has the jerking and sometimes you hear a chain noise and sounds like a slapping sound. Has something leaking up by tranny pretty sure its the ptu cause that's exactly where's it's located and have read lots of things online and everything. Their should really be recall for the ptu unit before someone majorly gets hurt cause of the loss of power all of sudden when traveling. Was traveling highway home.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning the cabin air vents fill up with an abnormal smoke odor. The contact pulled the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, opened the windows to eliminate smoke odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission seal leaked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The dealer (berglund Ford, 834 E main St, salem, va 24153 (540) 389-7291) was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to any recalls. The manufacturer was made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Ford states that the ptu has a lifetime oil and does not need changed yet the unit is located so close to exhaust that the oil turns to sludge, there is no plug to check fluid conditions there is no way to flush and or refill. The only solution is to replace the ptu but how do you know how much damage to the transmission was caused? no one knows because its supposedly a lifetime oil and the dangerous heating conditions of the placement of the ptu heats the oil useless and the causes damage to the transmission. Depending on the amount of damage assessed upon removal, you may need to replace the entire transmission. I do not have any documentation attached because I have poured so much money into trying to isolate and diagnose I now cant afford to have this very expensive problem fixed. This has a poor design and should be replaced by the manufacture.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and the odometer error reading warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and called a tow company. Once the tow truck arrived, the vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the vehicle stalled while in operation. The tow truck followed the contact until she was able to reach her destination. Mankato Ford (1935 madison ave, mankato, mn 56001, 507-387-3454) was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Vehicle was in motion for awhile, car was running okay until I came to a stoplight and then all of a sudden my car goes limp. My vehicle makes loud/hard clank noise. Loss of power, wrench light came on. Pulled over, loud/hard clank sound with every gear change P-2. vehicle had displayed no issues prior to this. I am able to pull the car over, turn it off and take they key out of the ignition. Then the wrench light is off when I restart the car. Stays in low gear for a long time when I start to accelerate, and until vehicle eventually accelerates faster, other cars almost running into the back of my car since my car is not accelerating at a normal pace. I am greatly concerned about what appears to be a huge safety issue with this car. There are multiple complaints about the same issue to be found all over the internet. Ford needs to issue a recall and fix this asap before someone gets seriously hurt or is killed from the extreme loss of power the vehicle is suffering from when this occurs!
The wrench light and airbag lights were on. My speedometer wasn't working. Transmission was clunking. The powertrain (wrench) & service engine signals come on after experiencing loss of speed such as after a traffic light stop. We have to push down far on the gas pedal just to move and this is followed by rough shifting (makes a sudden jerk and loud thud sound). Everything goes back to normal for awhile when the vehicle is turned off; its like the car resets itself.
Lost power while driving at 65 mph. Speedometer stopped working, warning lights -picture of wrench light, tire pressure came on. Said data ------ failure. It was terrifying. Made it to a parking lot. Turned off care & let it sit a few minutes. Restarted and it was back to normal. My research on line says it's the powertrain module. Lots of complaints for the same issue with Ford 2007 Edge - should have been a recall. I have 96,000 miles on it and it's well maintained.
Stopping vehicle then taking off vehicle will not move engine just revs then a very hard shift and it moves had sensor in transmission replaced 3 times due to same problem now when cold vehicle up shifts very hard once it warmed up shifts fine
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- Dayton, OH, USA