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:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,443 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.
My alternator keep draining my new batteries from to much electrical pull and turns off all my digital dash and says my brake system is in failure and there is something wrong with the suspension in the front end even though I have had it fixed and the same problem has returned. I had my battery explode. The transmission jerks whenever it shifts and the transmission fluid is full and I maintain it on a regular basis. It is driven in town only. I am scared of it catching on fire now since I just saw that it is still has a recall that has not been repaired and I bought it used and I was told all recalls were taken care of. I have my grandchildren in this vehicle weekly. I want to see about getting this looked at and repaired correctly. I fear for my safety.
I bought the vehicle used and I was told that it ran fine and there were no issues with the automobile. And then it started having warning issue lights and then I started having problems with steering and holding in the road and it begain popping when I turn the vehicle to the left. And then the recall with the fuel tank I am scared of the vehicle and I do carry children in it. The used car lot I got it from will not do an inspection on it. So I would like to have it looked at and see if does need to be fixed as so i don't have a accident and see about getting the gas tank fixed. I don't drive it very fast at all and won't take it a long distance.to scares to go far in
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the right front strut mount fractured and pierced the hood of the vehicle causing minor damage to the dashboard. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it was an unusual failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
- Danbury, WI, USA
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I replaced the power steering pump and line brand new N the pump still wines really loud and I have replaced my tie rod 2 months ago and it needs replaced again asap and I only needed bushings for my control arm but replaced the whole thing and its needing replaced again im tired of spending money on this car for the same thing over and over again.
Ball joint I see previous complaints on this and I would like to have investigated again. It is the same issue noted in the previous complaint from 2009. Do I need to contact Ford" do they take care of this even though they did not do a recall" this happens when in motion there is front suspension collapse
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle vibrated and failed to accelerate over 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coils were melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at about 70 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost steering power as an abnormal noise emitted. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle restarted and it resumed to normal function. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed that the transfer case assembly, the compression seal and the roller restrict needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred one year later and was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and replaced the ptu intermediate shaft and seal kit failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 66,375. The VIN was not available.
I kept hearing a strange noise when I applied my brakes. When I took the vehicle in their diagnosis was that a pin was breaking on the front caliper on the front right tire. They replaced the pin, right front wheel bearing assembly, and hub. They replaced the front brake pads and inspected the brake system. Hub assembly was "wobbling" causing the pins to break and caused my brake pads to ruin.
I was going approximately 15 mph while turning right when I heard a clunking noise and the right side of my car dipped more than it should. The right wheel (looking out from the vehicle) seemed to "give" when it turned. I took it into a body shop and they said that the ball joint was loose and needed replacement. At the time of the incident the mileage on my car was approximately 48K. I have only highway miles and do not do any off-roading. The clunking noise and "give"of the right ball joint continues to happen and a floating sensation is caused, which feels like the car will tip over when making right turns on the highway at more than 30 mph.
Approximately 6 weeks ago I found out that I had a big problem with my car. I was told I was not to drive it because if the pto unit went out my rear wheels would not function because it is all wheel drive and it would be dangerous to drive the vehicle. Well Ford Motor Company was to ship parts out in 2 weeks, well that didn't happen. Then again I was told the parts would be here last week and they took me off back order and said my parts would be here by Monday June 4th. Well guess what my part didn't make it. The list of back orders according to [xxx] at Ford Motor Company is 1700 as of yesterday. So how many orders have they already filled? they only used this transmission in 2 vehicles for either 1 or 2 years. I know that some people have been waiting for months. At least 3 to 4 already. I know this is a safety problem and would appreciate if you could look into this for me and all the 1700+ consumers. Thank you, information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact was driving 25 mph when a noise was heard from the rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the wheel bearings were burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,002. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear passenger side hub assembly would exhibit a wining noise when driving 25 mph. The rear bearings had also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced and if the hub was replaced, the tension bar would also have to be replaced. They dealer advised that they would cover the costs of the rear hub assembly repairs but not for the tension bar repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.
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- Glasgow, KY, USA