10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,876 miles

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problem #66

May 112017

Edge

  • 160,000 miles
Engine control module-PCM. After 3 years of replacing/repairing items on my car, they now say that the PCM is the cause. I have replaced multiple sensors, catalytic converter, drive shaft, turbo, cooling system, and the list goes on. Had the PCM been diagnosed the first time my check engine light came on and replaced the sensor, I could of saved a lot of time. Every time I would go in, the diagnostic test would show 02 sensor which was replaced numerous times, then they would say catalytic converter, so on so on going down the list. I would get stranded on the highway because the car would completely shut down. Not one person in the past 3 years said the PCM was to blame. After a week of trying to diagnosis my car after once again being stranded on the highway, they are saying the PCM. The mechanic states that the computer module is on back order with Ford. The Ford rep states that they are selling them faster than they can be made. If this part is on back order (2 weeks) and can't keep them in stock, there seems to be an issue with the PCM for Ford. Everything that I have read states it is very hard to diagnosis a PCM but there needs to be a code that appears when it is faulty because this could of been covered under warranty 3 years ago but instead, I have paid a lot of out of pocket to get to this point of replacing the PCM. PCM in high demand with Ford indicates a red flag for this part and issue. Please review.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #65

Apr 302017

Edge

  • 51,000 miles
Twice now within two days, my wife or I have been driving along at 20-30 mph through the neighborhood and the vehicle has lost propulsion. I say this because the motor stays running, but doesn't accept input from the gas petal. Service wrench comes on, but vehicle diagnostics come back ok. Turn vehicle off, cranks up and drives fine. The interwebs says its a throttle body issue.

- Ladson, SC, USA

problem #64

Apr 062017

Edge

  • 21,000 miles
Engine surged while parking, felt like it would hit car parked in front. Reminded me of my Lincoln town car 2007 that would suddenly accelerate

- Longboat Key, FL, USA

problem #63

Mar 242017

Edge

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 25 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to coast into a parking lot and turned off the engine. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Hoopeston, IL, USA

problem #62

Mar 142017

Edge

  • 66,000 miles
Control panel states doors ajar and lights won't turn off or doors won't lock. Dome light stays on and creates dangerous conditions at night when trying to back out or while driving. Lights will also come back on when stopped at stop light and won't go back off until a certain rate of speed has been met due to the system thinking the door is ajar when it's not. Doors will also not lock when car is off and dome light stays on draining battery till the battery is dead sitting in parked position. It is also climate sensitive and is worse on cold or humid days. Both the driver and the drivers passenger door is affected and creates extremely dangers driving conditions. This has been going on for at least 6 months and continues to get worse.

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #61

Jan 162017

Edge

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. Whenever the heater or air conditioner were being used, the vehicle would emit strong fuel odors and caused the occupants to feel light headed, have headaches, and stomach issues. The dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because the engine warning indicator was not illuminated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

- St Albans, NY, USA

problem #60

Dec 112016

Edge 6-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
2013 Ford Edge fuel system, gasoline. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Leaving the residence. Once passed the control of the security agent of the residence. I accelerate the vehicle normally and then hear a rather deafening noise. I stop the vehicle immediately and process to exit the vehicle quickly as I feel the body warm. Once I get out of the vehicle and run to a safe place about 40 feet away, I throw myself on the ground and look at the vehicle and see that the vehicle is burning. I can see that the fire is consuming the vehicle and can observe fire inside the vehicle coming out of the windows and fire through the bottom of the vehicle that goes from the front of the engine down the side. And the fire runs to the gas tank.

- Carolina, PR, USA

problem #59

Oct 032016

Edge 6-cyl

  • miles
When you are stopped and 'shift to park' and push the button to turn off the vehicle, it dings keeps telling me to 'shift to park'. you need to continue turning off and on and moving the gear shifter between park and drive to finally get it to turn off. I see online that this has been an ongoing problem with some AWD vehicle from Ford.

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #58

Oct 292016

Edge 6-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
Engine became totally disabled at 50 mph on a rural county highway.struggled to steer vehicle to shoulder of road because of lost power.fortunately we were on a straight section of road.I can only think that in so many other driving situations this problem could have put us in a life threatening position.Ford really needs to find the problem and fix it!

- Bath, NY, USA

problem #57

Oct 072016

Edge

  • 66,500 miles
Car will stall and go into limp mode, yellow wrench appears on left hand display. This has happened twice within the last 3 months, once in the middle lane of a rush hour freeway travelling at 40mph. I was lucky to get across to the shoulder before I lost all momentum. No response when pushing the accelerator, engine shakes badly. Have to restart the car in order to continue travel. All research points to faulty electronic throttle body. Ford service center advisers agree but refuse to perform repair under warranty as there are no codes. The codes get wiped after restarting the engine.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #56

Aug 302016

Edge

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. While operating the vehicle at slow speeds, the engine suddenly shut off. Also, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and throttle system were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Indianola, MS, USA

problem #55

Aug 012016

Edge

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. While driving various speeds and attempting to accelerate quickly, the vehicle stalled. The service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #54

Mar 252016

Edge

  • 58,520 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The brake pedal was difficult to apply and made a lot of noise. When the vehicle stopped, the engine turned off and the "engine lost power" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,520.

- Indianola, MS, USA

problem #53

Sep 052016

Edge

  • 46,000 miles
While driving on a city street, the vehicle went into a limp-type mode. The engine was still running but I could not accelerate. The problem was a faulty electronic throttle body which I have come to find out is a very widespread problem in Ford vehicles and that Ford is aware of this problem but has refused to issue a recall. This is a very dangerous issue and Ford is putting its customers at risk for accidents.

- Sun City Center, FL, USA

problem #52

Sep 062016

Edge

  • 38,000 miles
There is a sudden loss of power while driving, the engine idles roughly, and the accelerator stops working - this is all while in the process of driving the car. There were complaints filed back in 2013 and a lawsuit related to other Ford vehicles regarding this issue (defective electronic throttle control). This model and year, however, is not part of the group Ford agreed to fix and there was never a formal recall. This puts drivers in a dangerous situation...losing power while driving.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #51

Aug 312016

Edge

  • 64,632 miles
I have a 2013 Ford Edge and have been told the turbo charger failed, and no part is available for 3 months. The car has been serviced many times prior to 60,000 miles but now suddenly I am being told the part just failed. My complaint is a major engine part failing at under 60,000 miles and no part available for 3 months.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #50

Sep 022016

Edge

  • 55,000 miles
Was driving approx. 45 mph coming thru a 5 corners major intersection at peak traffic time of 5:15pm. Driving on state farm to market road in town of 100K residents. Had been driving approx. 3 miles. Temp in 80's, roads dry. Complete loss of power, nearly rear ended. Car crept a little, moved to middle turn lane, strong forward lurch/jerk, yellow wrench light on. Put car in park, turned it off. Tried to start, nothing. Sat about a minute, tried, started. Limped to parking lot. Turned vehicle off, sat for about 20 minutes. Then took route home going thru subdivisions where stall would not jeapordize life. Could not drive to dealer as that would involve highway, and risk of fatal accident. I was very fortunate today, have never been that scared driving a vehicle in 40 yrs of driving.

- League City, TX, USA

problem #49

Aug 032016

Edge

  • 52,400 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new throttle body. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 52,400.

- Pinson, AL, USA

problem #48

Jun 132016

Edge

  • 43,000 miles
Vehicle was driving straight at approximately 50 mph. Yellow wrench icon came on, and engine power was lost. Coasted out of traffic and into parking lot. Turned car off and back on, and vehicle ran normally with no error lights. Turned car off and back on and drove approximately 15 miles with no recurrence. Due to the safety concerns of having the engine stall again at highway speeds or with children in the car, took car to dealership. Dealership stated no error codes were stored, and recommends replacing throttle body for $700+ based on their history with similar situations.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #47

Jun 072016

Edge

  • 54,450 miles
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle suddenly loss power to transmission and engine and ended up going 1 mph. Could not accelerate and barely missed being struck by other vehicles. "wrench" warning indicator came on and I pulled my auto over to side of roadway. Turned the ignition off, waited 1 minute and restarted and the auto was normal again. Day later pulling out into traffic same episode again just barley avoiding a collision again. Dealership advises faulty electric throttle body defective. This is a major safety issue and needs to be resolved immediately before this results in a fatality. I had two separate incidents that could have resulted in a fatality. When the vehicle goes limp you are powerless to do anything if your lucky to get to the side of the road without getting hit from the rear or T-boned.

- Trinity, FL, USA

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