2008 Ford Edge Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 8
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Discovered my 2008 edge has a failed water pump asy. Car overheated due to this. According to several seasoned mechanics and ford, this should not happen to this car with this amount of mileage. The way this car was engineered, it is a $2300+ repair - for a water pump! Spoke with ford several times asking for them to step-up and take responsibility. Got no help except i should keep my receipts. Very disappointed in…
ODI 10611132
Engine And Engine Cooling
Foul odor in cabin after stopping vehicle. Smells like burning oil or other fluids. Internet search reveals possible manufacturer defect related to leaking ptu in awd vehicles causing fluid to leak on to exhaust piping resulting in this odor. The smell is very nauseous and prolongs exposure could make passengers feel ill and safety concerns with breathing in these fumes is questioned. *tr
ODI 10491532
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Edge had started to drive sluggish, could not get up to speed or get car into next gear. Driving home from vacation, car was very sluggish going up hills and rpm needle would rev high before able to shift to next gear. Check engine light came on with code of p061. Found ford dealer locally who replaced filter. Car drove better for 1/2 day, then back to sluggish and not able to change gears. Took back to my ford…
ODI 10549514
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated very slowly from stops. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on fifteen occasions, but they could not diagnose a failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was finally informed that the vehicle was equipped with incorrect cam phasers. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle…
ODI 10453105
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. While driving 5 to 6 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the steering wheel and the brakes locked. She turned the vehicle off restarted it; although it began to function normally, within a few minutes it stalled again. She stated that the lower the speed the more the vehicle would stall, the brakes and steering wheel would also lock. The higher the speed the vehicle…
ODI 10344961
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 · 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
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle overheated. The contact managed to veered into the slow lane and continue to coast to her residence. On a different occasion, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated whenever the fuel tank was low on fuel. Also, the battery was not working…
ODI 10648838