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 · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 ford edge. I have had it for just over 30 days and have had problems with it since the week that i purchased it. I have had it to the dealership several times and they are telling me that since there are no codes reading out and no light on and that they cant replicate the problem that they don't know what to do. I am supposed to monitor and call back with worse symptoms. I called them in thursday…
ODI 10460423
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Melted rear directional socket. It is the third time i have to change the light bulb. *tr
ODI 10454431
Electrical System
The audio system in my 2008 edge contains a gps and sirius satellite radio as well as the normal options. One morning, the sirius radio reception was degraded to the point that the signal could only be heard weakly at full volume. I worked through the diagnostics with sirius and was told that it was a ford hardware problem. I took the car to the ford dealer, who charged me $98 to run a diagnostic that pointed to a…
ODI 10458658
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a failure code was located at the battery wires. The dealer replaced the battery and adjusted the wires; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The dealer advised that the battery failed and needed to be…
ODI 10722286
Electrical System · Power Train
After starting car, vehicle made loud clunk sound when put in reverse. Car would not accelerate without pressing accelerator more than usual and engine revved high. Dash board went blank except for wrench symbol, airbag symbol and odometer had all dashes. Turned car off, waited a few minutes, turned car back on and everything was back to normal, car drove fine. This has happened about 5 times within the past 3…
ODI 10575187
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle would at different times, have trouble shifting from park to reverse, in drive, etc. It sounded like the transmission was broken. This problem would arise, and then go away. The first time the dealership reset the computer, and it ran fine for weeks, then the problem came about again, and went away, the last time around sept 18th, it was worse, so i had it towed and repaired. The dealership replaced the…
ODI 10429501
Electrical System
Repeated issue with the bulbs in tail lights burning the sockets, bulbs burn out causing the socket to get a singed appearance where the bulb fits. Bulb is proprietary to ford so it has to be taken in and they refused to replace the socket a second time. Advised at one point that it could cause getting a ticket or rear ended and injuries. At that point they changed it out the first time. But still had the bulb burn…
ODI 10393648
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tail lights burn up, melt. Sockets are burned black...... *tr
ODI 10493458
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2008 ford edge purchased in 2011 6 months after purchase all of the lights came on in vehicle and the car was stalling. It would rev up but it was unable to pick up speed. I took it car dealership and they said they could not find problem. After the car sat for a while it started working fine. A couple of months later again the same problem we towed it to dealer and they said the same thing they could not…
ODI 10556910
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when informed that dense smoke was emitting from under the hood near the battery. The fire was extinguished by a neighbor and the contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated prior to the fire. The vehicle would no longer operate and was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced unknown modules and the wiring harness.…
Fire reported
ODI 10390086
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Burnt out turn signal bulb. Upon installation of new bulb i found the socket to be melted on both sides. Took car into ford dealership where they replaced the sockets and inserted new bulbs. A few months later another burnt bulb with discolored sockets. Changed bulb again. Now i'm up to about 6 bulb changes with 4 being done by the dealer. *tr
ODI 10470248
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 edge purchased new in 2009. Immediately noted strange surging when accelerating and braking. Concerned about transmission. Notified ford cooperate when dealer said vehicle was performing 'normally" so concerned ceased driving on freeway. In sept of 2011, took vehicle to be serviced. They asked that i wait even though i shared ongoing concerns. Vehicle was given to me and told that all was well. At 32000, in…
ODI 10441267
Electrical System
Vehicle stalls while driving. I have owned the vehicle 18 months. This has happened three times. Twice at highway speeds and once on a local street. The first event the vehicle had approx 2k miles. Then again at approx 12k and 14k. When it happens the dash goes dark, you lose all power steering and brakes. Vehicle can be restarted in neutral while moving. Dealership has been unable to recreate the problem. *tr
ODI 10267930
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Ongoing transmission issues since purchased new. Been to repair for more than 17 days and issues still remain unresolved. Took car in for regular scheduled oil changes and repairs.at approximately 30,000 miles the camphasers ( ford admitted wrong camphasers had been installed) were replaced. Coolant problem discovered as well when vehicle engine was removed. Odd odor coming from heater, when vehicle returned after…
ODI 10453113
Electrical System
Purchased 2008 ford edge limited in august '10. 1 previous owner, 26k, mint condition. Supposedly battery was replaced upon purchase. Within 1 week after purchase up until present date, numerous complaints/comments were placed to 2 different ford dealerships regarding a 'hiccup' while the vehicle is stationary and idling (random and intermittent). 1 dealership serviced the car end of august and found no problem. 2nd…
ODI 10366982