1. Ford Edge
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Electronic Stability Control

2008 Ford Edge Electronic Stability Control Problems

17
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

BandRecords
100–150k mi6
150–400k mi5
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 20, 2019 · 173,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train

    Takata recall i was driving my child to school in highway traffic, speeds of 55 mph. The car mileage indicators went blank, a wrench light came on and all power to car was lost during turning a curve on highway.vehicle started making very loud popping noise and jerking the car. Turned car off after coming to a stop, restarted car, no warning lights, everything was normal except, when starting car, it made very loud…

    ODI 11245186

  • July 19, 2019 · 125,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving on the highway suddenly speedometer/odometer stopped working, low tire pressure light came on and car acceleration dropped and it wouldn't respond to increased pressure on gas pedal. Car would not accelerate. Had to get off the highway. Car would only travel at a very low speed. Made my way to a parking lot and shut the car off. Shifting into any gear (reverse, drive etc.) caused the car to jump/shake and…

    ODI 11233758

  • June 18, 2019 · 123,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    The pcm on my ford edge has went out for a second time after 5 years of having it fixed the first time. This issue is an on going issue that once again will cost over 1000 to replace and repair all the problems this has caused such as the computer itself all the spark plugs even though it is not time for this to be changed again the car was purchased with 95000 miles on it and within a month of having it the car…

    ODI 11221369

  • June 4, 2019 · 190,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle initially would not accelerate beyond 10 mph then completely lost power in the middle of rush hour traffic. Local repair center reported issues with pcm and was unable to fix it. Sent it to a ford dealer who confirmed issues with pcm that damaged the body throttle, 3 engine coils, and other parts. Had to replace pcm and parts damaged by it resulting in a $2894.10 repair bill. The following day after repair,…

    ODI 11230905

  • March 22, 2019

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting

    Dash board lights completely out. When car is in drive rpm not appearing also gauges not working. Compass data error appears up with red battery symbol

    ODI 11190929

  • February 20, 2019 · 162,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle will act like it ' jumps' and the wrench light will come on. Vehicle will decelerate if i don't pull over immediately causing me to come to a stop. Speedometer doesn't work while this is happening. Cant accelerate once stopped. Has to turn vehicle off to reset the computer and the wrench light will go off for a period of time until it decides to happen again. Very dangerous situation if on the highway and…

    ODI 11232233

  • November 5, 2017 · 149,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    The truck suddenly stalls out, u press the accelerator and the truck doesn't pick up speed, i turn the ignition on and it doesn't start, it cuts off in the mist of driving and turning...very dangerous there should be a recall and it should not expire i have my children in the car with me!!!!

    ODI 11123952

  • October 1, 2017 · 170,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving and out of no where, receive an error message that says "odo data error", the car holds the current speed but it's very apparent that something is off as the car is now making a humming/air pressure sound (speedometer & tachometer stops working at various speeds) when this happens the wrench, airbag, abs, stability control indicator and engine light illuminate. Within 5 minutes new error appears (tire…

    ODI 11144433

  • September 13, 2017 · 147,465 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    While driving ,in full motion, , the car comes to an almost stop! Scares you to death, you check to make sure you haven't accidently put the car in neutral , all the warning lights on the dash light up ,the check engine, the low tire gage symbol, the tool light,, the speedometer stops working, . The car refuse to move forward, placed in reverse it moves backward ,the ford dealer is unable to fix the problem ,codes…

    ODI 11041981

  • August 2, 2017 · 63,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering

    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…

    ODI 11014833

  • March 23, 2016 · 91,933 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    The car lost power when entering the freeway. It was misfiring and was not able to keep up with the speed limit. The repair shop found the coil was melted and cracked. The engine misfired #6 cylinder. The pcm module did not shut down the cylinder to prevent the misfire, which resulted in the destruction of the ignition coil, and pcm module. The new pcm module had to be purchased from ford as no after market existed.…

    ODI 11034042

  • August 4, 2015 · 88,400 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    Pulling out of a parking lot turning right tried to accelerate significant amount of traffic behind me after turning and i couldn't go anywhere. Pulled into the nearest parking lot approx. 50 feet or more piled into parkin spot. Then sat for a couple inured wrench illuminated on dash board. Tried to back up to straighten vehicle and it made a loud clunk noise when putting in reverse. After turning off car went to…

    ODI 10747140

  • September 24, 2014 · 127,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train

    I pulled out of my driveway and everything was fine. I pulled out of my neighborhood and as soon as i gave it any good amount of gas it starting driving really rough and shaking and the a/c went out you could hear the misfire on the cylinders and the transmission was revving high before it would shift gears. No check engine lights or anything at this point. I turned back around and took my car back home turned it…

    ODI 10644521

  • August 25, 2014 · 184,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train

    I was stoped at stop sign my 2008 ford edge with no signs of problems. When i started to pull out there was low power and the wrench signal went on. Car would not go faster then 5mph. I was very concerned for cars in back of were impatient and passing. I researched this problem on the inertnet and it seems to be happening with alot of these make and model cars. *tr

    ODI 10628018

  • August 18, 2014 · 146,825 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Gauges on dash stop working. Tool symbol shows up also tire pressure warning and exclamation mark. Carstarts to slow down. When car is put in reverse it makes a loud clucking noise. Like the motor is gonna fall out. Can't drive it forward but u can go in reverse. This has happened several times. If you let the car sit for a few days it goes back to normal. This has to be a serious problem because lots of people on…

    ODI 10626156

  • March 29, 2012 · 27,300 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    The vechile loss power and stalled out. After that the car on the second occurrence won"t start had to charge battery the car raced whiled idling and had no power to run. Went back to the dealer and are unable to find any problem. So we are now stuck with a car that will shut down and lose all power which is not safe to drive do to the fact that if we drove it at night and stalls out we lose all power and with no…

    ODI 10462728

  • April 4, 2011 · 60,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    Went through intersection standing on brake pedal, would not stop, left side wheels locked up. Slid on blacktop 2+ car lengths to oncoming traffic shoulder, 2 more car lengths on gravel. Told by repair shop abs unit not working properly. Could not explain why power went to wheels on the right while driving down road. Was 60,000 and 4 years old. Now 6 1/2 and 67,000 miles, still stuck with it. *tr

    ODI 10553609