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2007 Ford Edge Engine Problems

74
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 74 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 9 indicate fire

What owners report

  • check engine · 25 records
  • failure mileage · 21 records
  • engine light · 17 records
  • needed replaced · 17 records
  • independent mechanic · 13 records
  • notified failure · 13 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi36
100–150k mi22
30–60k mi5
150–400k mi4
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 13, 2016 · 125,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While the vehicle was being remedied per an unknown recall, the dealer observed that the ptu valve was fractured and leaking fluid. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they do not take complaints. The contact was advised to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

    ODI 10906390

  • August 17, 2016

    Electrical System · Engine

    The computer malfunctioned causing engine coils to burn. Ford did not extend the warranty for this common defect. But ford did extend the warranty for the subsequent malfunction of the catalytic converter, which was caused by the 1st malfunction described.

    ODI 10904772

  • July 5, 2016 · 102,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving below 2,000 rpms, the steering was uncontrollable and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train module needed to be replaced. The repair was not made. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

    ODI 10891721

  • June 20, 2016 · 113,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated violently. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence where the engine was turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred a few moments later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that certain engine cylinders misfired and multiple engine coils…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10875702

  • March 28, 2016 · 94,555 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated violently without warning after it was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and three rear engine coils were replaced. In addition, the engine computer was damaged internally. The repair part was unavailable and placed on backorder. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under…

    ODI 10852475

  • March 25, 2016 · 148,202 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the solenoid valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,202.

    ODI 10852931

  • March 8, 2016 · 138,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the power control module and the coils need to be replaced. The approximate…

    ODI 10851423

  • March 1, 2016 · 143,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present inside the vehicle and smoke was visible coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power transfer unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000. The vin was…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10864105

  • January 20, 2016 · 84,344 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    One morning my ford started running rough.a rough idol. Shaking in the body. The check engine light started blinking. I took it to a mechanic that morning to check the computer. The mechanic stated it read as a bank one miss fire.i replaced the bank one coil and spark plug from the mechanic. The car still drove rough.i was on my way to the the dealer the next day, three or four miles away ,when the car shut down on…

    ODI 10821669

  • January 13, 2016 · 116,310 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the fuel injector misfired causing the vehicle to stall and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred after a recall repair regarding the fuel tank being replaced due to corrosion. In addition, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…

    ODI 10820306

  • January 2, 2016 · 84,457 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving on a city street and on a state road transmission will act and sound like it is slipping or not engaging in gear and sometimes will only work in reverse.when problem occurs vehicle will lose all power and engine will rev up but vehicle will not move. I have had it towed to dealer and have taken it in to dealer, they say they cannot duplicate the the problem. They also told me that when it happens i…

    ODI 10817436

  • December 29, 2015 · 60,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    At 60,000 miles transmission slipping. At 92,000 miles not engaging between 3rd and 4th gear. Cost to fix $3,000. At 65,000, water leaking front of on passenger side, spraying at times. Also fluild leaking on ground. Ford fixed. At 62,000 miles, heater went out. At 86,000 a/c went out. Cost to repair $2,800. At 84,000 miles ring broke on "boot". Cost to repair $350. At 91,000 miles ignition switch replaced. Ckeck…

    ODI 10816918

  • December 27, 2015 · 135,000 miles

    Engine

    I was driving my car on the road and the engine stalled with no warning and the car cut off. After waiting about 10 minutes, the car started and i was able to move it to the side of the road. The check engine light didn't come on until after the car initially cut off. I tried to start the car again about 20 minutes later and it wouldn't start at all. Finally, after a couple of hours the car started, but the check…

    ODI 10816366

  • December 25, 2015 · 69,000 miles

    Engine

    My car started sputtering on freeway on christmas night. Smelled burning. Had it towed to my mechanic. He informed me ignition coils burned out. He replaced them but called today and informed me, car will run fine and then one or more coils will burn out again causing the problem. He looked complaints up online and found hundreds of them as i have also. We called the dealership to see if there was a recall on this…

    ODI 10816913

  • December 10, 2015 · 140,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While operating the vehicle, the check engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turpin shaft speed sensor and output shaft speed sensor were faulty. The sensors were replaced, but the vehicle later experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…

    ODI 10809502

  • December 2, 2015 · 45,000 miles

    Engine

    The heater core fails approximately every two years causing the edge to overheat. Ford has replaced the heater core three times and it failed again after 22 months, however, they are saying it is out of warranty now and they will not cover the cost of replacement. Ford is aware this is an issue with the 2007 model and has received other complaints. I am concerned the overheating might carry potential engine fire…

    ODI 10810592

  • November 2, 2015 · 148,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 14v682000 ( fuel system, gasoline) however the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle also operated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the #6 coil pack, #3 coil pack, and the…

    ODI 10860876

  • October 21, 2015 · 95,000 miles

    Engine

    Ignition coil malfunction (mis-firing) during highway speed driving causing loss of power, smoke and burning smell in engine and disabled vehicle. Mechanic discovered melted ignition coil and totally damaged/non-functional power train control module.

    ODI 10808920

  • August 20, 2015 · 113,539 miles

    Engine

    Upon picking my car up from the dealer ship after having a repair done for a recall my car experienced catastrophic engine failure. The dealership will not replace damaged parts. Note that the dealer ship retained my car for about eight months. I have contacted ford directly to see if they can help.

    ODI 10759751

  • July 15, 2015 · 90,000 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal multiple times in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was an increase in temperature displayed on the temperature gauge as well as smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10760051

  • March 25, 2015 · 80,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle's speed suddenly decreased to approximately 20 mph and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle began to shutter and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty pcm, which caused damage to the engine coil packs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 10702148

  • December 26, 2014 · 82,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving at approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal jerking vibration coming from the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine light warning indicator illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that there was a burning odor emitting from the vehicle as it stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there were…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10670903

  • November 17, 2014 · 93,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    At a stop, the car would not accelerate,loud clunking sound, airbag light turned on. Would not move, had to completely turn off car for a few seconds, only moved a few feet before it did again. Next day same problem. *tr

    ODI 10659605

  • August 28, 2014 · 59,118 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    I was driving my vehicle and noticed it jerking and hesitating to accelerate. The engine light became blinking rapidly and i noticed a burning smell. I took my car to a shop, who stated that one of the coils had melted and cracked. They replaced the coils and all spark plugs. Picked my vehicle up and still had the same issues, constant jerking, engine light still on, and still not wanting to accelerate. Took vehicle…

    ODI 10630612

  • July 11, 2014 · 95,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    I was driving my 2007 ford edge with 3 children in it when all of a sudden i lost the ability to not only accelerate but my speed suddenly fell from 45 miles an hour to 15 miles an hour without any ability to accelerate. My car was in a constant state of shaking and sputtering and increased when applying the brakes. There was something significantly wrong and it was pretty scary to experience particularly with 3…

    ODI 10614661