70 of the 1,467 complaints about the 2008 Ford Edge are about the fuel system — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 99,150 miles.
70
Complaints
2
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The problem is the smell of gasoline when standing near the car. The associated recall has been evaluated by several dealers over the years. None have arranged to complete the recall.
NHTSA complaint #11752856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My vehicle 2008 Ford edge had a safety recall from 2012 and the gas tank that the previous owners never had taken care of it or resolved. I purchased a car in February. I filled the gas tank. I parked it in my condo and I used my secondary car to go to work that day. Well, the management called me and said that my gas tank exploded and that there was fuel all over the condo parking lot. Had the fire department come and secure the car they took care of the gasoline in the parking lot and then I had it towed to Miller Ford when we found out that there was a recall on that gas tank. This car has been at this dealership three times it’s going tomorrow. This will be the fourth time for the same issue. I feel that this car is not safe. I feel that because nobody addressed this safety recall since 2012 that everything was corroded. I almost got into three accidents because the car stalled on me on three different occasions.
NHTSA complaint #11726207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) on November 4, 2021. However, the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. The contact stated that the dealer applied a corrosion preventative to the fuel tank instead of replacing the fuel tank as expected. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11725871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Had 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD looked at while servicing for oil etc. Fuel smell noted at rear of vehicle. When looked at noticed wet fuel tank. Fuel tank is still on vehicle. (Ford wants $4400 to replace it) Independent shop JP Automotive in North Haven CT and Bob Thomas Ford in Hamden CT confirm tank is leaking. Bob Thomas Ford says not part of Ford TSB #14S22 (NHTSA #10076517) or Ford TSB #14R02 (NHTSA #10076296) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Causing danger to myself, my passengers, and others on the road. No warning lamps etc. Just a fuel smell at the rear of the vehicle that started.
NHTSA complaint #11620258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Safety Recall [XXX] My vehicle falls into this recall yet the dealership and ford is saying it dose not. The vehicle was built at the Oakville Assembly Plant during the time of recall specs. I believe June 2007. The vehicle is in Wisconsin which also falls into the recall specs. The fuel tank has the leak in the areas spoke of in the recall, Ford is not doing anything about it. We received a case number 6 months ago and never heard back from them. This is a serious issue. The dealership gave us a estimate of almost $4000. something we can not afford. Please help. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11579115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to jerk, and the contact became aware of a burning odor. The contact pulled over off the roadway. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The water pump was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a week, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that she was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA Campaign Number 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint #11539000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel neck rusted out under mount bracket causing fuel to drip on hot muffler. Fire hazard could cause a fire
NHTSA complaint #11515104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, once he parked the vehicle in the garage, he smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact informed the dealer that the vehicle was experiencing the failure stated in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was informed that the vehicle was inspected however, the vehicle had not experienced the failure at the time of inspection. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 213,000.
NHTSA complaint #11487637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle has corrosion and is leaking gas. Recalls are shown for vehicle and supposedly fixed. Ford says they will not re open a recall and state recall is not for my car
NHTSA complaint #11484606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 176, 000.
NHTSA complaint #11455992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE GAS TANK IS SLOW LEAK HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS. ALSO THE SLOW HAS INCREASED
NHTSA complaint #11404885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE ARE TOXIC FUMES AND FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA. MOST PREVALENT WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. NOTICED WHILE IN TRANSIT OR WHILE STATIONARY. DANGEROUS INHILATION TO PASSENGERS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED HEADACHES AND LABORED BREATHING. THIS ERROR WAS OCCURRING IN PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS AND OPENING THE EARLIER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. DIRECT CONTACT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT PERFECTED A SOLUTION TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11390635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHETHER VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING IT LEAKS FUEL FROM THE GAS TANK OR THE SEALS, OR THE BRACKETS. WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO FILL IT A HALF TANK AT A TIME. EVEN THEN, TURNING A CORNER TOO SHARP WILL CAUSE THE SMELL AND LEAKAGE OF FUEL. WE CALLED AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I DO NOT SEE HOW THERE IS NOT. IT RANDOMLY STARTED HAPPENING ONE DAY. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH IT FOR A WHILE NOW. HOPING THAT A RECALL WOULD COME UP OR SOME TYPE OF INVESTIGATION.
NHTSA complaint #11360412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY FUEL TANK LEAKS . IT ONLY LEAKS WHEN I FILL MY TANK WITH GAS. I HAVE TO IT AT HALF A TANK
NHTSA complaint #11360342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2008 FORD EDGE WITH A GAS TANK LEAK, THE GAS TANK NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INSIDE BEING COMPLETELY RUSTED AND EROSION. THERE IS A RECALL 14V682000 - HOWEVER MY VEHICLE IS NOT A PART OF THIS RECALL ALTHOUGH IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN CONNECTICUT, IT WAS BUILT AT THE OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT. I WAS INFORMED BY FORD THAT IT MAY BE INCLUDED AT A LATER DATE. THAT IS NOT HELPING ME WHEN MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF SERVICE NOW AND HAS TO BE FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #11337892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COGGIN FORD JACKSONVILLE (9650 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225 (904) 747-8996) FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FUEL TANK WAS REPAIRED WITH A WAX SEAL. ONE MONTH LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE FUEL LEAK FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND GOT A RETURN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER TRIED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT $1,600 FOR THE FUEL TANK EVEN AFTER THE INITIAL RECALL REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER A 12 MONTH 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE DEALER REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT GOT A CASE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE RECALL WARRANTY. THE MANAGER AT CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE ISSUE AND HUNG UP ON THE CONTACT. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR TWO WEEKS AND WAS STILL UNREPAIRED. THE CONTACT JUST SPOKE TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK FOR THE REPAIRS AND TO COME TOW HIS VEHICLE AWAY AND FIX IT HIMSELF WITH A USED PART.
NHTSA complaint #11300831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING TO MY MOTHERS HOUSE ON 11/10/19. WHOLE IS WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 1A MY AIR BAG EXPLODED AND IT CAUSED ME TO CRASH AND IT TOTALED MY CAR. THE NEWS REPORTERS CAME TO THE SEEN IT AIRED FOR 2 DAYS ON CHANNEL 5 NEWS. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY AIR BAGS SINCE 2017 AND FORD DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO MY CAR TO FIX THE ISSUE THEY ALSO DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS IN 2018 AS WELL AND FORD JUST PLACE ANOTHER RECALL ON MY VECHILE AS WELL IN FEBRUARY 2019 FOR THE AIR BAGS AGAIN. THIS ISSUE ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE. THE TOWN THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE WAS IN WALPOLE, MA ON MAIN STREET.
NHTSA complaint #11281426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I DID NOT OWN THIS VEHICLE WHEN THE RECALL WAS PRODUCED I HAVE OWN THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEM UNTIL ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS GAS LEAKING FROM THE BRACKET OF THE GAS TANK. ONCE IN PARK YOU CAN EITHER SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE THE GAS HAS BEEN LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND
NHTSA complaint #11258233 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL IS LEAKING, 1 BELIEVE FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, BUT LEFT ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED AND REVERSED OUT THE PARKING SPOT I NOTICED A PUDDLE AT THE BACK END OF THE PARKING SPOT. I SMELLED THE PUDDLE AND IT WAS FUEL.
NHTSA complaint #11160514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS IN MOTION HEADING TO WORK, AS I WAS APPROACHING A SIGNAL LIGHT , AND TAPPED THE BRAKES, I STARTED TO SMELL A RUBBER GAS LEAK SMELL. THIS IS HAS BEEN OCCURING FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS IVE HAD THE BRAKES CHANGE. STILL THE SMELL OF BURNT TAR OR GAS FUMES IS LOUD WHENEVER THE BRAKES, A/C, OR HEAT IS ON.
NHTSA complaint #11109752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WENT TO A FORD DEALER IN DOVER DELAWARE IN JANUARY 2016 TO HAVE THE FUEL TAN K INSPECTED FOR LEAKS. IT PASSED BUT WAS NOT UPDATED IN THE SAFECAR RECALL DATABASE.
NHTSA complaint #11045878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL I SMELL GAS COMING FROM MY CAR EVER SINCE GOT FROM CAR LOT AUTOMAXX AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP AS WELL AS THE SUSPENSION TOO. IT'S OVERHEATING ON ME AND HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS. THE RECALL HAS BEEN ON GOING O.N THIS CAR FOR YEARS THEY'RE IS STILL 2 RECALLS OPEN ON MY CAR. I NEVER SHOULD OF BEEN SOLD THIS CAR BECAUSE NEVER HAS GOTTEN THE OK FROM THE FORMAL PROBLEMS ITS HAD IN THE PAST. NOW I'M SCARED GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11034048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY "PRE-OWNED" VEHICLE, PURCHASED FROM DEALERSHIP WITH 25,000 MILES. BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PLETHORA OF PROBLEMS AFTER 2,000 MILES. I'VE PAID OVER $8,000 IN REPAIRS AND ONLY DROVE IT 35,000 IN 8 YEARS TIME, BUT MAINTAINED IT PROPERLY & REGULARLY: I'VE HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES & PADS, & BATTERY TWICE, IT'S WHEEL RIMS CONSTANTLY LEAK AIR IN THE WINTER CAUSING FLAT TIRES, CHANGED ALL 4 TIRES, AND ON AUGUST 2, 20017, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, MY STEERING CONTROL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP! THERE WAS NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S MOVEMENTS- NO ABILITY TO MAKE LANE ADJUSTMENTS OR TURNS! I AND MY ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING GRANDCHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED!! LUCKILY, THE NEXT OFF-RAMP WAS A STRAIGHT SHOT & I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HWY SAFELY AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO STOP DESPITE NO STEERING CONTROL. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHICH INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM, & DID NOT BOTHER TO INSPECT IT FOR THREE DAYS. IT NOW NEEDS A COSTLY ($1500) RACK AND PINION TO REPLACE IT'S RUSTED OUT PRESSURIZED FUEL LINE FOR POWER STEERING FLUID. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED TO DATE SINCE THERE IS ALSO A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL W/ POSSIBLE FATAL INJURY ON THIS VIN. THE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DELAYED BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS AN UNSAFE DANGER TO DRIVE! THE FUEL LINE DEFECT WAS UNDETECTABLE EVEN THOUGH I HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE CARE AND CHECKUPS.
NHTSA complaint #11014833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
REC'D INITIAL SAFETY RECALL (14S22) LETTER DEC. 2014 & 2ND NOTICE APRIL 2016 FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED BY MY AUTHORIZED DEALER, RAMSEY FORD. MAY 16TH RAMSEY'S PPWORK INDICATES THE A SEALANT WAS APPLIED. MY VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION THIS APRIL BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS CORRODED AND LEAKING GAS! I CALLED FORD & SPOKE TO THEIR CUST. SER. REP, WHO REFUSED TO ACCEPT THAT THIS TANK WAS NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY & THAT THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT AT NO COST. THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE TANK, BUT THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO INCLUDE WITH THIS FORM!
NHTSA complaint #10993228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL: MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND FORD DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL I RECEIVE A LETTER FROM YOU TO TAKE TO THEM AND NOT SURE WHY PARTS AREN'T IN. NO INCIDENT WITH MY VEHICLE AS YET. YOUR RECALL DATE IS JUNE, 2016
NHTSA complaint #10956587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. AFTER THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENDING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 178,000.
NHTSA complaint #10926974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK RECALL. PURCHASED VEHICLE 6/6/2015 AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE LETTER, NOR WAS VEHICLE FIXED BY DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10903821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TAKATA RECALL 16S26/ NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. MY CAR WAS SOLD TO ME A VEHICLE EXCHANGE IN PHX AND NOW I HAVE ALL SORT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK, TIMER, IT LEAKS COOLANT AND ALSO THE DOME LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF . I NEED TO GET THIS FIXED ASAP. CONTACT ME AT [XXX], MY NAME IS [XXX]. MY CAR ALSO OVERHEATS AND THE AIR CONDITIONING ONLY BLOWS OUT REALLY HARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE TWIN AND MY WIFE AND I NEED A RELIABLE CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10892329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ON DECEMBER 12, 2014 FORD MAILED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE TO MY ATTENTION REGARDING NHTSA RECALL 14V-682 REGARDING CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS LETTER WAS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN PARTS WERE READY FOR THE REPAIR. WE ARE APPROACHING 10 MONTHS SINCE THE LETTER WAS MAILED AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR FORD TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE NEEDED REPAIR PARTS. AS I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND SALT IS USED EXTENSIVELY ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER I DO NOT WANT TO GO THROUGH ANOTHER WINTER WITH THIS ISSUE BE UNRESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10779026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10778246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.