100 of the
1,242 complaints about the 2007 Ford Edge are about the
engine — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
89,500 miles.
I was dropping off my fiancée to her doctor appointment and while driving to park the car started to smoke profusely. I was unable to tell at first, but I quickly realized that there was a flame spouting from between the front windshield and underneath the hood of the car. I jumped out of the car and grabbed both my [XXX] and [XXX] out of the car and immediately started running towards the office. We weren't even a full 7ft away before the car was fully engulfed by the flames. The fire department came to put it out and it was towed away by our local trucking company where it's currently being held. There were no warning lights before this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11753385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,313 milesWoodland, CAFire
ENGINE
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, occupied with her daughter, she noticed black smoke was coming from the driver and passenger side vents in the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned a bystander noticed black smoke and called 911 on the scene. The contact also mentioned that after she and her daughter exited the vehicle, the vehicle independently exploded and caught fire, and flames ignited from the engine. No Medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to Ed's Towing. The contact file was a police report; it has not been completed and was unknown at this time. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,313.
NHTSA complaint #11728056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Benton, IL
ENGINE
My question is I’m getting ready to buy a 2007 Ford edge for my mother and she’s already put three water pumps on this car and it cost like almost 1000 bucks to do it every time. I don’t even know if it’s worth it but I was just wondering if there’s any recalls on something like that or if it’s something wrong with why it keeps going keeps messing up
NHTSA complaint #11652283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irving, TX
ENGINE
While driving the air bag symbol and wrench appears on the dash, car starts losing power, and when shifting gears there's a hard shift and clunking noise. Videos on YouTube show many people with the same issue some say it's a sensor issue. Output Shaft speed sensor and turbine speed sensor
NHTSA complaint #11649380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rumney, NH
ENGINE
when i bought my car on [XXX] I drove it home from Hooksett NH from Alfa Car dealership tire pressure light came on battery light and the check engine light all came on and when I stopped and turned the car off all lights went off. I owned the car for two days and all of a sudden my car would not start it was fine went to drop my dog off and the car wouldn't start for a few hours this happened. When driving white smoke came out of the rear and I had an oil in the car. The car completely dies in the middle of the road and doesn't start all the oil is gone and there is a hole through my engine. 1. NO dealership will not help in any way 2. yes mine and many more on the road 3 yes I called the dealership and they want me to pay 200 dollars for a warranty 4 yes a mechanic looked at it when I was on the side of the road 5. no 6 no lights and nothing showed me any signs INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11621779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesClarks Summit, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and there was fluid leaking from the radiator. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the water pump was previously replaced on two separate occasions. The failure mileage was 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #11604203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,516 milesEmporia, KSCrash
ENGINE
P0301 misfire in the engine and P0201 fuel injecter both should be recalled on all 2007 Ford edges as me and another lady both wrecked hitting a small poles and the business owners was nice and said to make it home safely since there was no damage. I have done plenty of research and Ford is refusing to do any recalls on the spark plugs in the engine and the fuel injecter. Please recalls those so no one gets seriously hurt from it.
NHTSA complaint #11551180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glasgow, KY
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11549918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 225,000 milesDayton, OH
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions, the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear, causing the vehicle to stall. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.
NHTSA complaint #11526753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesOrange Park, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake booster to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #11525335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zanesville, OH
ENGINE
Ford oem water pump failing causing antifreeze to mix in oil, costly repair
NHTSA complaint #11508530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ocala, FL
ENGINE
On 11/7-22, I stopped at a major traffic light on my way to work and when the traffic light turned green and I motioned to drive forward, I noticed my car had stalled and proceeded to roll backwards in traffic. I quickly placed my foot on the gas pedal to move forward, however my car continued to roll backwards, almost hitting the vehicle behind me. So I immediately put on my emergency lights and pressed the brakes repeatedly, however my brakes were frozen (hard) and did not stop my car from rolling backwards. After several minutes, my car stopped rolling backwards and I was able to restart it and slowly drive off the major highway to get assistance. When driving off the highway my car was moving extremely slow and rough. Since the incident, my car have not been inspected or repaired by a mechanic. Prior to this incident, my car have stalled out at stops and while driving but never rolled backwards or lost brake control.
NHTSA complaint #11493101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Utica, MI
ENGINE
I BOUGHT MY CAR A FEW YEARS AGO FROM A USED CAR LOT. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. MY BREAKS KEEP GOING, MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THE TRIMMING AROUND MY WINDSHIELD IS FALLING OUT. I'M AFRAID THE WINDSHIELD IS GOING TO FLY OFF. ALL I KEEP SEEING ATE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11408220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manheim, PA
ENGINE
TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER (HONDRU FORD) FOR SHUDDER/JERKING BETWEEN 40/60 MPH , THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED BY THE DEALER BUT IT CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM. FROM MY ONLINE RESEARCH THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES. THE FORD EDGE IS SERVICED ROUTINELY ,OIL CHANGE ETC.
NHTSA complaint #11321070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,000 milesKans City, NC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE SPARKS PLUGS AND COILS AND NOTICED THE COILS WERE MELTED AND HAD BURST. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 218,000.
NHTSA complaint #11266884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesOntario, CA
ENGINE
CAR RUNNING ROUGH USING TWICE AS MUCH GAS AS USUAL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING CODE READER SAID MISFIRE CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE CYLINDER 4 THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME OR THE SECOND IT IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THAT ALL 6 IGNITION COILS AND SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE BRAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME BECAUSE IT SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING WITH NO MORNING AND THE PARTS ALL TOGETHER $900 FOR A BRAIN $86 FOR EACH IGNITION COIL PLUS THE SPARK PLUGS PLUS THE LABOR INVOLVED NOW THE VEHICLE GOT SO HOT IT NEEDS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WON'T PASS A SMOG
NHTSA complaint #11255656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Porte, IN
ENGINE
MY CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH USING MORE GAS GOT A COIL CODE FOR MY NUMBER 1 COIL.BCHANGED PLUGS ETC.. STILL RUNNING BAD. TOOK IT TO FORD PUT ON THERE COMPUTER AND IT CAME BACK AS THE PCM. WHICH CAN CAUSE YOUR CAR TO CATCH FIRE TO STOP SUDDENKY IN MIDDLE OF ROAD USE WAY MORE GAS RUIN ALL OF YOUR PLUGS AND COILS AGAIN. WHY WOULD FORD NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM?WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM?WHAT IF SOMEONE DIES? THEN WHAT? I HAVE REICIEPTS UPON RECIIEPTS. WHY ARE WE THE CONSUMERS THE ONE WHO HAS TO PAY FOR YOUR FAULTS. I USE MY CAR FOR WORK. I TAKE CARE OF MY CARS AND DRIVE THEM LIKE A LADY SHOULD. NO ROUGH BUSINESS IN MY CAR. NOW I CANT DRIVE CAR BECAUSE YOUR PCM NEW IS 1000 . THIS WILL FOREVER DISCOURAGE ME FROM BUYING ANOTHER FORD. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU CAN JUST IGNORE WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ALOT OF FORD EDGES. ONE WOULD THINK THAT YOUR REPUTATION WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO YOU. IT IS NOT THE DRIVER OR OWNERS FAULT IT IS WHOMEVER MADE THESE COMPUTERS. IT HAPPENS TO EDGES WITH LOW TO HIGH MILES. IT DOESNT MATTER. ITS FAULTY COMPUTER THAT YOU NEED TO CARE OF.
NHTSA complaint #11245638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesClinton, MD
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ,THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT CALLED SHEEHY FORD OF MARLOW HEIGHTS (5000 AUTH RD, CAMP SPRINGS, MD 20746, (301) 298-0793) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11243505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesSpokane Valley, WA
ENGINE
THE WATER PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN A POSITION THAT REQUIRES A FULL AND EXPENSIVE REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE TO EVEN CHECK ON IT. MANUAL HAS NO WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED INTERNALLY AND DUMPS COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND OIL PAN. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW THIS IS COMING OR HAS HAPPENED UNTIL YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. BY THAT POINT THE COOLANT HAS ALREADY RUN THROUGH MY ENGINE AND CAUSED IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE THAT REQUIRES A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. FORD IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING.
NHTSA complaint #11190023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,291 milesWestland, MI
ENGINE
MY 2007 FORD EDGE AT 77,291 MILE HAD AN ECM FAILURE WITH COIL FAILURES (PO351, PO 352 & PO354). THIS COST ME $1079.87 FOR THE NEW ECM, AND I REPLACED ALL COILS FOR $264 ($44/EACH X 6). THIS EDGE IS THE FIRST FORD VEHICLE I HAVE PURCHASED, & IT MIGHT BE MY LAST. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD GM PRODUCTS UNTIL NOW, & EACH OF THOSE VEHICLES I DROVE TO OVER 200 K MILES ON THEM & NEVER REPLACED THE ECM OR COILS. I AM REPORTING THIS IN HOPES TO ENCOURAGE FORD TO PLACE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO HELP OFF SET MY COSTS.
NHTSA complaint #11152978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesSouthgate, MI
ENGINE
THE ENGINE WENT OUT DUE TO A BAD WATER PUMP BUT NO WARNING SIGNS WERE PRESENT. IT ONLY OVERHEATED FOR 2 MINUTES AND WATER AND OIL MIXED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO GO OUT COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #11143955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,500 milesShamokin, PA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND BEGAN BUCKING. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE NUMBER THREE COIL PACK WAS DAMAGED AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,500.
NHTSA complaint #11142411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesBurlington, NC
ENGINE
2007 FORD EDGE. HISTORY: REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ALWAYS, GARAGE KEPT, TAKEN WELL CARE OF. MILEAGE AT THIS TIME IS 145K. ***DRIVING ALONG (IN TOWN) WHEN I NOTICED THE EDGE WAS IDLING REALLY LOW (NOTE: 2 WEEKS AFTER SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, INSPECTION AND NEW BATTERY)-ALL OF A SUDDEN HEARD THIS TERRIBLE CLANKING NOISE. IT SOUNDED LIKE THE WHOLE CAR WAS FALLING APART. I PULLED OVER IN TO A PARKING LOT, SHUT THE CAR OFF. TRIED TO CRANK IT AGAIN AND IT WOULDN'T CRANK-FINALLY DID AFTER SEVERAL TRIES (STILL MAKING THIS TERRIBLE SOUND). **NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO FLUCTUATING IN GAGES---NOTHING. WE HAD THE EDGE TOWED TO OUR FORD DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THE WATER PUMP WENT BAD AND THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. OUR OIL WAS FULL OF WATER/COOLANT--IT LOOKED LIKE MUDDY WATER. WHAT? HOW? NO WARNING, NO SIGNS? AFTER MUCH RESEARCH WE ARE FINDING THAT THE WATER PUMP IS INSIDE THE ENGINE, THEREFORE IF THE WATER PUMP "GOES" THERE ARE NO EXTERNAL SIGNS OF LEAKAGE---IT'S KINDLY LEAKING IN TO YOUR ENGINE AND DESTROYING IT. THIS LITERALLY HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. YES, THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE--IT LEFT ME STRANDED AND NOW I'M WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR SO WHILE A NEW ENGINE IS BEING ORDERED AN INSTALLED. I CAN'T BELIEVE FORD HASN'T ADDRESSED THIS "DESIGN" ISSUE WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS I'VE READ THUS FAR. THIS DESERVES A RECALL AND AT THE VERY LEAST IT DESERVES FORD'S ATTENTION TO BE REDESIGNED. RESEARCH ALSO SHOWS THIS IS NOT JUST A FORD EDGE PROBLEM---IT'S OTHER FORD MAKES AS WELL. THIS IS NOW AN $8000 "FIX". PLEASE HAVE THIS LOOKED IN TO ON THE CONSUMER'S BEHALF.
NHTSA complaint #11092834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Metropolis, IL
ENGINE
FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT A DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE -EBC- GOING BAD ON A LOT OF FORD EDGES AS I HAVE READ CAUSING THE COIL ASSEMBLY AND SPARK PLUGS HAVING TO BE REPLACED MY SON IN COLLEDGE IN ST LOUIS MO. ON APRIL 21ST STARTED MISSING AND SLOWING AND FINALLY DIED AT AN INTERSECTION (AS SO MANY OTHERS I HAVE READ ABOUT DONE THE SAME THING) HAD TO BE TOWED CAUSING $3000.00 IN REPAIRS CAME HOME ON APRIL 27TH 2018 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN HAD TO TAKE IT TO FORD DEALER WAS TOLD WHEN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WENT BAD IT ALLOWED RAW GAS INTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CAUSEING THEM TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED ANOTHER $2690.00 IN REPAIRS.A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY $5690.00 IN REPAIRS BECAUSE FORD CHOSE NOT TO HAVE A RECALL. THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 60MPH STARTED VIBRATING, LOSING SPEED, RPM WENT CRAZY, AND CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND SHAKE WHEN IT DIED IT SHOOK WHILE IN PARKAND HAD A BAD SMELL WOULD NOT CRANK AFTER THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION IN SAINT LOUIS, MO
NHTSA complaint #11089581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Metropolis, IL
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TOWED TO SUNTRUP FORD KIRKWOOD (10340 MANCHESTER RD, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122, (314) 822-9300), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED AND DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11088469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesOxford, MS
ENGINE
HAD ENGINE COIL FAILURE AND PCM BURNT UP CAUSING $1650 IN DAMAGE REPAIRS. THIS WAS UNSAFE SINCE IT HAPPENED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH OUR TOWN AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11080638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesWylie, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HARD SHIFTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE STATIONARY AND SUFFERED A LOSS OF POWER OR ENGINE STALLING ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE AND THE IGNITION COILS FAILED AND CAUSED A CYLINDER MISFIRE. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITION COILS MELTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.
NHTSA complaint #11078778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,300 milesAddison, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NORTH CENTRAL FORD IN DALLAS, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,300.
NHTSA complaint #11075732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesGalax, VA
ENGINE
AIR BAG RECALL NEEDED. ALSO BAD IGNITION COIL, THE ENGINE MISSES A BIT WHEN CLIMBING A HILL.
NHTSA complaint #11055545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLaurel, DEFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION AND HESITATION. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT COILS WERE MELTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PITTSVILLE FORD (34690 OLD OCEAN CITY ROAD, PITTSVILLE, MD) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11055547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.