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:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,452 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 truck suddenly stalls out, U press the accelerator and the truck doesn't pick up speed, I turn the ignition on and it doesn't start, it cuts off in the mist of driving and turning...very dangerous there should be a recall and it should not expire I have my children in the car with me!!!!
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to arrotta's automax and rv (6623 N division St, spokane, wa 99208, 1-509-703-7797), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While operating the vehicle, a clunking noise was present when shifting gears and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. On several occasions, the check engine indicator illuminated during the failures. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the failure would sometimes be corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a clattering noise emitting from the vehicle. The contact also noticed hot water coming from the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and observed that the vehicle's water pump had burst, which caused water to leak into the engine. A certified mechanic diagnosed that the water pump failed and caused the engine to fail as well. The water pump, timing chain, tensioners, phasers, and several other unidentified parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called white Ford Lincoln (located at 4120 front St, winnsboro, la 71295; 888-303-4692) and was informed that the water pump entered the engine, which caused failures to occur, and that they would have to contact the corporate office. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: Cas13013218. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
- Winnsboro, LA, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving 25-30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the a single ignition coil failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,235.
Two weeks ago I was driving on NJ rout 9 when the transmission sounded like it was in neutral but it wasn't. all the warning lights were on and was able to drive to a safe area and stop. I did not turn the car off and exited the car and tried to open the rear doors and hatch but couldn't. next I turned the car off and waited a few minutes before starting it. When it started, all was fine. The next morning I drove it to a transmission shop without incident. There was only 62,000 miles on it at the time but the warranty expired because it was more than seven years. The oss was replaced at a cost of $750. This is not the firs major issue with this vehicle. Less than one year ago two coils faulted causing a back feed of too much voltage to the computer causing it to fry. A cost of more than $3,000 to repair.
Without any warning - no high temp light or any engine light - the water pump failed causing severe damage to the engine because it caused the timing chain to go slack and allowing coolant to get into the engine. This seems to be a known issue with this engine. I ran diagnosis the same morning with perfect results before failure. I was turning onto my street when vehicle lost power and would not start again.
At a stop sign, stepped on the gas, the car wouldn't move. Still running and in gear. Apparent water pump failure with no warning at all. Leaked antifreeze into the oil. No recalls or tsbs on the water pump.
My 2008 Ford Edge (since I brought it) has been having the same issue. When driving the vehicle, all of the lights on the panel will light up( wrench light, airbag light, tire pressure light...etc) the odometer will go off and have only dashes, the car will then have a loss of acceleration. The car feels like it is trying really hard to stay in gear or change gears.this will happen on the highway going 60mph as well as local roads at lower speeds. I will have to put my hazards on and pull over on the side. We figured out that if you disconnect the cables on the battery for a few minutes then reconnect the car will then run again ok. This is a serious hazard. I have almost been hit several times on the highway due to this issue and have been hit from behind getting on the highway already. I have taken the car to Ford several times only to be told that there is "no code reading" so they can not diagnose the problem. I have researched this to find out if other Ford Edges have the same issue and I came across a slew of other Ford Edge owners with the same issue. I have contacted Ford several times to be told that there are no recalls on this.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump fractured. As a result, the coolant and oil mixed, which damaged the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 01/31/17
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The vehicle could not be driven over 1,000 rpms. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front axle on the passenger side was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle could not be repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced the same failure and the front axle on the passenger side was replaced. The technician stated that the manufacturer would no longer build parts for the 2008 Ford Edge. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
I purchased this car within the past month from a used car dealership with 78,000 miles on it. This past weekend, I was pulling into a parking lot and the engine shut off while trying to park my car. Luckily there wasn't any traffic behind me but if this would have happened while cars were behind me, I probably would have gotten into a severe accident.
Driving at I275 to St petersburg, at 60mph the car made a loud noise from the engine and reduced gears abruptly, it felt like a hard braking from the engine, very hard. The RPM went skyrocket, the car lost power and wouldn't go over 45mph or it would do the same again. It looked like it was on a very low gear, as it was at 40mph doing almost 4000rpm... I stopped at a gas station, turned it of and let it sit for about 20 minutes. When I tried to go back rome, after 2 miles it did the same, it lost power. I drove back to the gas station and had it towed home.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coil, power control module, and catalytic converter failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000...updated 11/21/16
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal had to be depressed aggressively for the vehicle to move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The technician stated that the throttle body may have failed and may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was not available.
As everyone else, loses acceleration, shut off and it seems fine later. High RPM no power, as if it cant shift. No error lights, shaking along with sputtering when it has a load.....very dangerous as I drive major highway daily. Has been happening more frequently now
When I was driving to work all of a sudden my airbag and wrench light came on and I have no speedometer or tachometer reading. If I pulled over and starting driving again I had very little pickup even though the rpms were over 2,000. There is also a very loud clunk when you put it in drive or reverse.
On approximately 7/6/2016, while in motion, traveling North on riverside drive -I-55 North, on the 2-lane overpass at I-55 & mclemore, 18 wheeler was to the right and I was behind another motorist in line and traveling about 70 mph with a line of vehicles behind, it was after work rush hour 4:45pm; when as I am driving the vehicle sputters, seemed to it lose power, decelerates in the middle of on going traffic. The engine light flashed and then stayed illuminated, I could not accelerate in order get off to the side of the highway and traffic was at a very fast flow. My sync system surged, A-C stopped blowing cold air, the vehicle started "missing" but the vehicle did not shut off. Took the vehicle to advance auto parts store and was told that I had a misfire in 3 of the ignition coils, bought replacement coils and had all 6 of them replaced. Start the vehicle and the engine light was cleared but came right back, the vehicle is still miss firing on the exact same coils this time along with the PCM. Out of hundreds of dollars at the moment and it looks like I will be out of $3000 to Ford for an issue that they know is faulty within the design of the computer. We've already paid $30,000 for the vehicle, why would Ford not recall and repair these issues if they are aware of it"??"
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving various speeds, the engine revved as if the contact were driving more than 70 mph. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on numerous occasions and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. When the vehicle was placed on the machine for diagnostic testing, no failure codes were distributed to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 09/27/16
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- Thomaston, GA, USA