2008 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signal · 21 records
- door ajar · 15 records
- tire pressure · 12 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- data error · 9 records
- rear turn · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 44 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Making a left turn using my turn signal, the turn signal lamp on the dashboard started to flash very rapidly. I recognized this as a burned-out lamp. After stopping i checked to find the left rear lamp was not blinking. The basic running light worked however. Upon removing the assembly, i found the lamp socket partially melted and charred. I removed the lamp, which tested out to be good. The socket had failed. I…
ODI 10588247
Electrical System
Drivers side rear turn signal bulb burnt out. When replaced it was discovered that both rear light sockets were burnt black and beginning to melt. The mechanic replacing the bulbs informed me that this was a common problem with ford edges. *js
ODI 10585398
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Here is the link to an exact detailed explanation. When i lost power my car rolled into the middle of the intersection and was hit. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldwpafpvu0o3. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10576977
Electrical System · Power Train
On the way home from a vacation, we pulled into a fast food restaurant to get a quick bite to eat. Upon leaving the restaurant, we started the vehicle and everything seemed normal. About three minutes into our drive home, the dash lights came on (specifically the wrench and air bag lights) and the vehicle lost all throttle power. We quickly pulled over and turned off the car to see if we could diagnose the problem…
ODI 10567678
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
When i put into gear the transmission jerks into gear. All the vehicle codes go off at once. One incident i lost power when i came to a stop at an intersection. I accelerated and vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The. Speedometer read zero and i was clearly going over 40mph. I have only had the vehicle 7mos. I took it in for service at the ford dealer twice and was told it was nothing and that it might be the…
ODI 10627897
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
For over a year when my car had less than 100k and still under extended warranty my transmission started slipping and slamming into gear on takeoff. I took to ford dealer ship and they ran disnostics and found nothing wrong but reprogramed the computer. That did not fix the issue. The car continues to todays to slip and slam on take off, the odometer bounces and the engine start cutting out/loosing power. Again the…
ODI 10560944
Electrical System
Driver door says ajar and the door is closed. Lights won't go off. *tr
ODI 10558714
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My wife and i purchased our ford edge used from a dealer, it is the limited model. Drove the car for a few days after our purchase and everything seemed fine. On the third day i noticed my drivers side rear indicator lamp wasn't working. On inspection the bulb and socket were melted together and i was unable to remove the bulb. Both filaments in the bulb were in-tact. The failure appeared to be related to the socket…
ODI 10552472
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
DRIVERS REAR TURN SIGNAL MELTED . BULB BURNT. *TR
ODI 10554171
Electrical System · Power Train
This occurred multiple times with my ford edge. I will be driving a highway speeds, and on the dashboard: 1. The odometer turns from numbers to dashes 2. The speedometer stops working 3. Various services lights will turn on (each time it happened, different lights came on) then,i brake to a full stop, the car loses all throttle, and i'm barely able to accelerate. When i go to shift gears, there is a harsh, clunking…
ODI 10595193
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the doors unlocked unexpectedly and the door ajar light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated the door lock assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 67,000. The current mileage was 68,400. Updated 12/23/13*lj…
ODI 10543325
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Rear drivers side turn signal lamp went out, when i went to replace bulb i noticed rear tail lamp turn signal-parking lamp sockets are burnt and would seem to be a possible fire hazard, other people have complained about other ford vehicles with the same condition. But ford doesn't seem to think there is a problem. *tr
ODI 10531947
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When using the correct bulbs as listed by ford, both rear tail light bulbs continue to melt/burn in their sockets causing frequent bulb failure, smoldering of the socket, and small fire without warning! Do a simple online search and you will see how common an issue it is amongst 2008 ford edge owners, yet ford denies all claims! *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10524981
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When replacing my left rear signal light i noticed that the base of the turn signal bulb was melted. I removed the bulb and replaced with a new one and the turn signal worked fine. Even though the right rear signal light was working, i went to replace it as well and noticed that it too had a melted bulb base. *tr
ODI 10522500
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Upon driving home noted my left turn signal was blinking quickly - which i assumed (and found to be correct that the bulb was out. Upon arriving home, i check the lights. It was difficult to see, however, i found the light bulb for rear/backup, and turn signal was out, and then noted that my left read lamp/bulb (larger) bulb was black, melted, and required plyers to remove from socket. It appeared to overhead/melt.…
ODI 10511650
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Rear brake/tail light socket on both the left and right rear of vehicle have overheated and melted the plastic around lamp. Lamp was burnt out. Not sure what caused the high heat problem. No fuse was blown, new bulb worked in socket. This problem has happened twice in the last two months. *tr
ODI 10505577
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer who stated that the computer system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 41,800. *tr
ODI 10501847
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Melted rear turn signal socket. It is the second time i have to change the light bulb and socket. This is dangerous! *tr
ODI 10492384
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Door ajar icon on all doors closed dome lights only go off when car is in motion however if you hit brakes as if your going to stop dome lights come back on . *tr
ODI 10649350
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
REAR TAIL LIGHT SOCKET IS MELTED. *TR
ODI 10483948
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I am unable to "select affected parts" in this form: parts - power train, transmission, battery. Over the past 6 months there have been numerous incidents where my vehicle, upon returning to speed or entering a roadway/highway, or otherwise entering a roadway, it has made a noise, a sudden jerk, seem to hold speed (fail to increase speed) and seems to feel like it is failing to changed gears (appears to rev in rpms…
ODI 10510042
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I noticed at a stop light, when making a left turn, the inside indicator was blinking fast, telling me i had an issue. Once home, i checked my turn signals, driver side was not working at all. Had my son change the bulb and found the plastic at the base of the bulb was severely melted. The socket was darkened but still in working order, replaced the bulb and is working for now. Went to ford dealer that i bought the…
ODI 10480622
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Rear tail lights stopped working. Upon inspection the bulb connector and socket had over heated and melted. *tr
ODI 10470497
Electrical System
Upon replacing original factory brake/turn signal bulbs i found both the bulbs and the sockets on both sides to be blackened and melted; my fear is electrical fire.
ODI 11000122
Electrical System · Power Train
This has happened several times. The vehicle was moving forward and all of a sudden the air bag light & the check engine light came on & the display said "no odometer available" . When i came to a stop, the car would not move - it was like it was in neutral then all the sudden the transmission engaged with a loud clunk & the car moved & all the lights went out. A wrench appeared on the dashboard and the screen read…
ODI 10471478