2008 Ford Edge Exterior Lighting Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signal · 23 records
- tail light · 20 records
- rear tail · 9 records
- bulb melted · 9 records
- burnt melted · 8 records
- brake light · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
REAR TAIL LIGHT SOCKET IS MELTED. *TR
ODI 10483948
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
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Suspension
Vehicle rolls when placed in park, vehicle rolls backwards on inclines while vehicle is in drive, rear bulb constantly burns out, strut and suspension failed. *tr
ODI 10525952
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 edge with 18,000 miles on it. One week ago my left turn signal stopped working. On investigation i discovered the socket holding the bulb had melted. With 13 days left on the warranty i took it to ford, they replaced it and the bulb. When i got home i check the right turn signal, same thing, socket was burned worse. They are replacing this today as they did not have another socket in stock. I am going…
ODI 10457867
Exterior Lighting
Both of my tail lights (brakes and turn signals) on both right and left rear went out. Upon inspection, i discovered that the lights had melted at the base and there was black soot covering each bulb and residue in the light assembly from what appeared to be a small fire. I replaced the bulbs and have had no further issues. Ford declined to respond to my concern. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10491522
Exterior Lighting
At 40,000 miles rear blinker bulb went out and upon replacement the bulb had melt and the socket showed heat scorch. Ford said this was common on edges. At 85,000 the same thing occurred however this time the bulbs had major melt at the base of the bulb. Ford says they now have a tech bulletin and says to use a new part number bulb. Very apparent that the bulb was experiencing a high temperature that caused the…
ODI 10455437
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 · Exterior Lighting
Tail lights burn up, melt. Sockets are burned black...... *tr
ODI 10493458
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the right rear brake light stopped working. When he replaced the light he noticed that the wires had melted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that he needed to replace the bulb and that the failure occurred often in ford vehicles. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 27,500.
ODI 10379841
Exterior Lighting
Burnt stop/signal lamp sockets on 2008 ford edge. Both left and right side. *tr
ODI 10359905
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
Exterior Lighting
Tail light bulb burnt out. Appears socket is burnt. Dealership said no problem with socket only the bulb. I looked on line and appears a lot of people are observing burnt and melted bulb sockets on a lot of vehicles. *tr
ODI 10276305
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