1. Ford Edge
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Engine

2008 Ford Edge Engine Problems

80
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 80 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • water pump · 25 records
  • failure mileage · 16 records
  • notified failure · 10 records
  • repaired notified · 10 records
  • lost power · 9 records
  • without warning · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi34
60–100k mi26
30–60k mi9
150–400k mi6
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 2, 2012

    Engine · Power Train

    I bought my edge, used last year and i love it. Although, every now and then while driving the transmission makes a huge bang noise. Its scary!!! I hope that ford will take care of this. It seems there are other complaints regarding the same problem. *tr

    ODI 10508877

  • July 11, 2012 · 82,000 miles

    Engine

    Driving on freeway at 55mph, started up hill,motor had died. Was able to restart, but had less power. Once rpm's were above 2,000 would do reg. Speed. Got worse,left on road, later same day husband drove home, no problems. Same problem more often. Dealer changed sensor,as they were unsure of problem. Over $600.00. Has started doing same thing again. *tr ## vin failed ##

    ODI 10500697

  • April 26, 2012 · 66,800 miles

    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

  • October 9, 2009 · 18,552 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    It happened when i came off the highway onto the side road, there was a loud clunk in the rear of the vehicle and i lost power to drive, and when i pressed the gas it would only go 30 miles of speed. I went into a parking lot, turned the motor off and let it sit for 10 min. I restarted it and it seemed fine. But now on a regular basis it will clunk in the rear like i have been hit and then clear up and drive good. I…

    ODI 10472321

  • December 1, 2008 · 6,000 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when she was informed that the battery was corroded. As time progressed, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start on five occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10458464