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:
3 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,222 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 sunroof stays open and cannot close unless the vehicle is stopped and manually forced close. The sunroof mechanism to close to glass breaks easily. This appears to be a common issue with the panoramic sunroof, but is extremely expensive to fix. The dealership is wanting to charge between $1900 - $2500 to fix and two plastic clips that close the sunroof, because they are indicated they have to replace the entire track system, as the specific small part that needs replacing is not available.
Right rear tail lamp is burnt and turn signal no longer works. I've noted many instances of this occurring on line. There should be a safety recall as this has a fire potential.
Right wheel well vibrates when I turn and drive over50 miles hour transmission jerks like its not engaging to next gear from a stop or when driving under mph back left brake light burns out every other day. Brakes are sqeeling and sound like metal scraping but no indicator has come on for the ABS to to be replace must module not working correctly cause mot coding anything with tranny jerking either Ford Edge is peice of (xxxx) I never by american again
My turn signal bulb socket fries repeatedly. This will be the fourth time in 2 years replacing it. It burns up the socket and melts the bottom of the light bulb. I got the parts from Ford dealership also but I have read online any people having issues with it. It just goes out all of a sudden.
Noticed the R/H brake light was out. Went to change the bulb and found the socket is burned and chard. I removed the L/H signal light and found the exact same situation. This is a serious fire hazard and a quick on-line search found multiple similar situations. A coworker of mine with exact same vehicle had the exact same thing happen.
- Vernon, WA, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 45 mph, the odo data error message illuminated. Also, the wrench icon and tire pressure module failure indicators illuminated. The dealer was not called. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and error code: P0720 (speed control sensor) was located. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 168,378.
Both taillight sockets were found burnt. Brand new light bulb was not making sufficient contact in the socket to illuminate (light bulb was not bad). Defect was found when replacing bulbs due to non-functioning rear turn signal.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving 25 mph, the wrench icon and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The accelerator pedal failed to work and the vehicle gradually came to a complete stop. The speed on the odometer and the tachometer was incorrect. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and turned on the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to normal. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle automatically restarted and the speed automatically increased from 0 to 70 mph. The contact applied the brakes to reduce the speed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 105,929.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an odor of burning plastic emitted through the vent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 175,180.
When theying to accept on a city street the car would not go. Odo error came up. Speedometer wouldn't move at all. Car was turned off and restarted. Wrench light and check engine light came on. Car moves a little bit but did not run normal and clunked hard when put in park. Mechanic says it's a sensor issue that's common in this car.
Made a turn off interstate into a busy road, my vehicle jerked and lost its ability to accelerate. Leaving me in a very dangerous situation with cars flying around me to avoid hitting me. I managed to make it into a parking lot. I had a friend check the vehicle and with the hood up he had me put in reverse and it looked like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle, same happened in drive. He put his computer on and a code for the drive speed sensor was present. The code was cleared and then noticed the speed and RPM gauges were inaccurate. This happens on occasion. Upon research I see this sensor has a recall on it but not for my year 08 Edge. Please recall asap. This can cause some seriously bad accident when your vehicle looses its ability to accelerate when in traffic. I fear this will happen and my life is in the line. Ford is aware there is a apparent problem noted by other year make model recalls. Note: This is the original complaint.....................today the same has happened again, I was greeted by horns blowing and aggressive drivers but was unable to do anything but coast to the next intersection to turn off. NHTSA pleasw do something if possible. This output drive speed sensor is going to get someone killed soon. There are numerous complaints throughout this feed under scattered categories mainly because most do not know what the problem is and dealers cant figure out if the vehicle doesn't throw up a code. I had mine checked when the warning light was on so I would know the issue. Unfortunately the dealer couldn't help because we cleared the code. I checked into geeting this fixed but according to the dealer the part is unavailable, and the labor would be absurd if they had to replace. Please help!
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe lack of power. In addition, while the vehicle was operated at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the rear wheel hubs. The air bag, tire pressure, and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The hawkeye Ford dealer was contacted and diagnosed the failure as the output speed sensor. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,178.
Upon replacing original factory brake/turn signal bulbs I found both the bulbs and the sockets on both sides to be blackened and melted; my fear is electrical fire.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Also, while driving, the panoramic roof cracked without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to jerk and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil was burned out and the computer, ECM, and sun roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 06/08/17 updated 08/15/2017
Vehicle continously fries turn signal lamps. I've replaced 12 of them since we bought it 4 years ago. Every 4-6 months it actually melts the bulb housing and I have to pry it out. If the vehicle catches fire I plan to sue Ford. No pattern to when they burn it. Completely random but I've saved photos of each one.
Left rear tail light burned out check bulb come to find out the socket is burned brown and the socket very crisp falling apart due to over heated socket this should be replaced by Ford. This may cause a fire hazard, take your vehicle to the dealer and have this checked before you have a fire!!! I found this when I checked to see if the turn signal/brake light were working.
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- Panama City, FL, USA