2008 Ford Edge Body Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Coil Springs · Electrical System
I had the lift gate open loading groceries and it all of a sudden released and came down and striking my head and neck and i quickly pushed it back up and it just dropped down again before i could get myself clear striking me again, it got my neck and shoulder. I took it to dealership and was first was told it was a problem for the body shop, but they quickly determined it was an electrical problem. The lift gate is…
1 injury
ODI 11289534
Air Bags · Body
Takata recall....contacted local ford dealer for repairs was told equipment being ordered that was aprox may or june not a letter email or call about issues //// second issue 14s22 fuel tank corrosion inspection and repair contactedford company customer relationship june 8 2018 told no replacement parts available call back 2 months called back august 2018 no parts available we getting run around for these possible…
ODI 11143018
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a clattering noise emitting from the vehicle. The contact also noticed hot water coming from the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and observed that the vehicle's water pump had burst, which caused water to leak into the engine. A certified mechanic diagnosed that the water pump failed and caused the engine to fail as…
ODI 11020414
Body · Electrical System
Back hatch door ajar light is on even when closed. The door will not lock and the interior lights stay on for a long time as a result.
ODI 10849947
Body · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I bought this 08 ford edge sel awd with 74000 miles . Ive had it less than a year and had the following problems. * stalling. * loud clunking in reverse and jumps into gear. * front driverside and passenger side window pillars are big blind spot. Very dangerous almost hit pedestrians. * vehicle rolls back on small inclines. Almost rolled into vehicle behind me. Very dangerous. * vehicle struggles in reverse up small…
ODI 10781884
Body
HOOD CORROSION
ODI 10761523
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that all four doors and hood were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the hood needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10701350
Air Bags · Body
Takata recall it has been over a year and a half and ford still has not corrected this issue, also the chrome plating on door handles and trim has cracked causing serious cuts to hands.
3 injuries
ODI 10993840
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driver door ajar warning is illuminated on the dash and the doom lights wont turn off. I have found out this is a very common issue with fords where the poorly designed door latch binds up. I had this same issue with my 2002 explorer and now with my 2008 edge. It becomes a huge safety issue at night since the dome lights will not turn off so it is hard to see outside and could potentially cause an accident. From…
ODI 10669295
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
A 1995 landrover ran a stoplight and t-boned my vehicle in the middle of the intersection. A second car hit the back of my car.
Crash reported
ODI 10583337
Body
Paint on body of car bubbles then peels leading to rust on the interior and exterior of hood. Ford alludes that this has been an issue with various models but states that they are limited in what they are able to offer unless a recall is issued. *tr
ODI 10626219
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door would not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the driver's door and the rear driver's side door were previously replaced for the exact same failure. The manufacture was alerted of the failure.…
ODI 10569347