10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,673 miles

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problem #148

Jul 062019

Edge

  • 70,550 miles
ABS, master cylinder and booster failed. Problem is infrequent soft pedal. 1. booster replaced under Ford notice 13N02C. But soft pedal persisted off and on for months 2. now dealer says ABS and master cylinder are not working right. 3. dealer requested financial assistance from Ford and no reply. $1800 est for repairs 4. car is sitting at the dealer for 2 weeks with no resolution, today is 7/19/2019. Why have all three major braking components failed on this car" one problem, booster, Ford fixed N/C but now they are no help with the other two. Is there a design or mfg problem with the braking system" the soft pedal is very infrequent but scary when it does happen. Dealer had difficulty figuring out the issues as we kept coming back but by the time we arrived the soft pedal went away and the dealer could not test it. Finally we came back and the pedal was soft and they tested it and determined it was the ABS and master cylinder. Dealer says car is not safe to drive

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #147

Nov 012018

Edge

  • 80,000 miles
I have experience brake failure 3 times since November 2018. I have had numerous repairs such as brake booster replacement, master cylander, flushes, hcu assy replacement and my brakes still go out. All the while with my children in the car. I am scared to drive it anymore

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

problem #146

Jun 032019

Edge

  • 127,000 miles
Brakes quit working while executing a normal stop. Pedal to the floor. Replaced all brake components and after a month of repairs mechanic said car is not fixable that I need to junk the car. Upon further research I discovered that many other vehicles with the same make and model have the exact same problems

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #145

Jun 242019

Edge 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 147,013 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. While driving 40 mph, the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to brake, the pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact almost crashed into another vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new master cylinder and ABS bleed motor unit needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,013. The consumer stated no warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred.

- Greensborow, GA, USA

problem #144

Jun 292019

Edge

  • 100,000 miles
Braking issues exactly as a prior issue that was repaired with booster repair as part of a customer campaign. Dealership and the Ford customer service line states that these parts are no longer covered or a safety concern for them! issue appears unexpectedly when the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, feels soft initially then hardens at the last possible minute. It happens intermittently at first and is unreliable and unsafe! this happened at 70 and 100 thousand miles. This happens while driving under varying circumstances and is unpredictable initially, very sad that Ford is not concerned for a previously loyal customer!

- Norton, MA, USA

problem #143

Jun 202018

Edge

  • 82,351 miles
From June 2018 to June 2019 I have invested over $4000 in primarily the braking sytem of my car. I continue to have issues when after filling my gas tank the car hesitates in starting. I have replaced everything that has to do with the breaking system from brake pads to hcu system to the ABS system. Even the new parts have had to be replaced because they were faulty.

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #142

Apr 012019

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. While driving at any speed, the contact felt an abnormal condition and heard a noise coming from the brake system. The brake pedal had to be applied with force to the floorboard to ensure the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns for the brakes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #141

May 202019

Edge

  • 122,500 miles
I was driving to work through a busy town I was preparing to stop at a stoplight and my brakes went to the floor there weren't any signs of brake issues prior so I assumed the brakes needed replacing so when I got off work I went and bought brakes my husband was gonna put them on when he checked he said the brakes were fine that the fluid could be leaking the fluid level was fine and no leaks were found he still looked for one just in case so next he said it could be master cylinder and reservoir I was looking online at this point and seen all the same issues others were having as well with this SUV I told him there wasn't any need to spend more money because the way it sounded was that its not gonna fix the issue any how because Ford itself can't figure out why brakes are going to the floor themselves so I'm left with a unsafe vehicle to drive with a payoff of 10000 dollars what do I do? I'm so tired of getting screwed that I'm abt to hire an attorney and find out why am I left with this problem to face and why others are having to suffer as well if there's an ongoing lawsuit near Washington nc let me know if not there's soon to be one if others need to join as well

- Washington, NC, USA

problem #140

May 162019

Edge

  • 65,495 miles
Vehicle purchased 12 Feb 2012. At 8,344 miles, vehicle was checked into the service department at shamaley Ford, el paso, tx because power brakes were not working on an intermittent basis. Complaint reads: "brake pedal hard and when pumping goes very low." Service department comment: "cause: Booster not working at times. 2005A brake booster assembly... replace bt4Z*2005 booster asy - brake" now at 65,495 (16 May 2019), the same condition exists. Not involved in a collision, but a few times the vehicle came too close to other cars before stopping. Occurs consistently after being parked, and then intermittently at highway speeds while using cruise control. Stepping on brake failed to disengage cruise control the first time, had to take the foot off the brake pedal and step on the brake hard again. Happens a city speed limits, also intermittently. Defective part? needs to be investigated, and if defective, issue a recall and hold Ford responsible for free replacement.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #139

Apr 182019

Edge

  • 92,250 miles
My brakes have been routinely serviced and brake booster replaced. The paddle goes all the way to floor. I just had the works done last week on April 10th 2019. Well today we weren't so lucky. We left for vacation and in Virginia we got into an accident because the brakes failed on us.

- Townsend, DE, USA

problem #138

Apr 122019

Edge

  • 119,000 miles
Pedal went to the floor while driving on a highway which almost resulted in a serious car accident because the braking system did not engage. Unaware of the numerous complaints about spongy brakes, ntb attempted to replace hoses and master cylinder to no avail after replacing the master cylinder three times. There is obviously a defect in the parts /system since qualified mechanics can't fix the vehicle. Car will be towed to a Ford dealership but they have already started with disclaimers and that there is no recall or issues with the braking system despite numerous complaints about this very problem. NHTSA needs to intervene and force Ford to recall this defective part. Lives can be lost unnecessarily because no one has taken action on behalf of the consumer.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #137

Apr 122019

Edge

  • 140,000 miles
After strong braking event - brake pedal became very soft and increasing pressure on the pedal was required to stop the vehicle. Took into a Ford dealer for repair - brake booster was replaced. A year later after a similar braking event - the same symptoms re-appeared. Dealer said it was faulty brake pad install. Problem persisted. 2 other independent mechanics replaced the master cylinder and bled the system. Problem persisted. Now dealer says its the hydraulic control module. However it would appear to be the booster again. This seems to be a faulty part that Ford will not admit needs to be recalled.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

problem #136

Apr 112019

Edge

  • 96,242 miles
Intermittent loss of brakes. Brake peddle goes to the floor board. Also engine has now died twice when idling once at a stop, once while parked.

- Napa, CA, USA

problem #135

Feb 222019

Edge

  • 120,000 miles
I have had to brake quickly on 2 occasions and 1 of the times I had to slam on my brakes as a car ran a stop sign coming off the highway. The pedal went all the way to the floor, I had to swerve into the other lane to avoid hitting the car and barely was able to stop my car. The second time I had to stop quickly and brake grinded to a stop in heavy traffic and a city street. Both time the pedal went all the way to the floor. During my New York state inspection did not pass due to a soft brake pedal, I had the back brakes replaced and they discovered the master cylinder had a leak. I had it replaced as well and the brakes still are not working properly. I have an appointment this Saturday to have the long pins (I think that's what it's called) replaced on the back brakes. They also said it's possible I will need to have the power brake booster replaced. After several hundred dollars and 4 Saturday's spent at the car repair store and still not resolution to the brake problem. I've read multiple complaints about the same issues on the same year, make and model car maybe it's time to issue a recall before it costs someone their life.

- Corning, NY, USA

problem #134

Mar 252019

Edge

  • 69,536 miles
I was out running errands and everything was fine. Left a store to pick up my daughter from practice and had to stand on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop at a red light. This was after stopping fine at the previous three stores and numerous lights I encountered. This issue continued for the next 15 miles of lights and traffic, until I got home. I did stop at an O'reillys auto parts on my way home and checked the brake fluid level, which was full. I have parked the vehicle and have been driving my son's Jeep for the past three days. I have an appointment to drop the Edge off at williamsburg Ford, williamsburg, va, on 3/28/19. I have researched this issue and evidently there is a customer satisfaction program announcement of a brake booster issue covered under an extended warranty (13N01) and have read more than 130 other people have experienced issues identical to mine. Not understanding why this is not a recall due to the nature of the failure being brakes!!!!!!! failure occurred at 69,536 miles on odometer. I have also recently had an issue with hard shifting from park to drive. I feel and hear a clunk when shifting and taking off from being parked.

- Gloucester Point, VA, USA

problem #133

Mar 152019

Edge

  • 87,000 miles
When trying to stop the brake pedal goes all the way to bottom before stopping. Brake fluid is full. Problem started immediately and without warning. Vehicle was in motion at a low rate of speed pulling into parking area.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #132

Feb 272019

Edge

  • 78,000 miles
First has brake issues about 1-2 years after I purchased my car in 2012. The brake booster was replaced under the extended warranty, and I have had no issues up until January 2019. My brakes went out while stopping at a train track with a train coming, replaced the brake booster and all is seemingly well. Now one month later, my brakes have gone out again while stopping at a stoplight in the rain (almost hit the car in front of me), and the mechanic can't figure out what is wrong. They've replaced the brake booster again, the master cylinder, flushed the lines, called Ford and flushed the lines the way they recommended, and the most they can get my brakes to work for is 30-40 minutes before they go out again. The mechanic literally told my dad to light a match, and let the insurance take care of it! why hasn't this been recalled based on all of these stories"!"

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #131

Jan 312019

Edge

  • 72,000 miles
While driving and trying to stop the brake pedal became very hard to push. Had the brake booster replaced. Now after only 6 months the brake pedal is soft. Had the master cylinder replaced and it is still acting the same. This is unsafe and will not pass inspection. This is a common problem according to my research with Ford Edges. They have a replacement program in place for the brake booster but this was fixed and have a similar problem. So obviously that isn't the answer.

- Quakertown, PA, USA

problem #130

Oct 312018

Edge

  • 45,000 miles
Brake pedal went to floor. Happened in an instant. No loss of brake fluid, no external to atmosphere fluid leak. Taken to Ford dealership. Dealer could not find issue, just started replacing parts. At Ford dealer over one month and one week. Cost to repair over $900. Dealer could not explain what went wrong. I had to push the issue hard with the svc. Manager. Finally after 2nd "special brake flush" issue was corrected! now for the smoking gun..daughter has 2019 Honda Odyssey van. Recently gets recall for brake issue. Honda must bleed rear brakes. Looked up recall. Issue with "coating on rear internal disc brake parts creates air bubbles inside system causing loss of brake pedal". look up who supplies brakes to Ford and Honda (& many others)....company called akebono supplies to most of N.a.! this is another "takata" issue brewing! I suspect Ford is covering up any knowledge of this loss of brake issue. And, this loss of brake issue will occur on thousands if not millions of other vehicles, its just a matter of time!

- Fairfield Glade, TN, USA

problem #129

Dec 102018

Edge

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to jennings anderson Ford (31480 frontage rd, boerne, tx 78006) where the brake booster was replaced. Two weeks later, while driving 65 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not respond. The contact had to swerve off the road to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit and master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- Boerne, TX, USA

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