2013 Ford Edge Power Train Problems
- 104
- 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 104 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- shift park · 11 records
- wrench light · 11 records
- lost power · 10 records
- side road · 9 records
- throttle body · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Recently had my vehicle serviced for an ongoing door lock issue where ford extended warranty coverage. During the most recent service on 7 jan 2020, the service advisor also indicated and documented that the ptu (power transfer unit) is leaking from a vent and that indicates it needs to be replaced at approx $1,800.00. The vehicle as noted in their records and my odometer, had only 39,100 miles at this time. Per…
ODI 11300813
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
This car is horrible. Multiple safety issues! First, my axle needs to be redone. Clicking and popping with all turns. Secondly, the electronics are haywire, with the ac blowing hot on one side and cold on the other and not starting with brand new batteries. Third, the brake system... Had the booster go out. Ford replaced and upon the drive back, it failed even worse locking my engine, smoke fromthe brakes being…
ODI 11255350
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and found an oil leak under the rear passenger side. Also, when parking the vehicle, it rolled forward when the emergency brake was not applied. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11255918
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving approximately 45 mph on an incline, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle started rolling backwards. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept rolling backwards. The brake pedal was depressed and stopped the vehicle. The gear shift selector was placed in the park position…
ODI 11254232
Power Train
Driving on county road, my vehicle suddenly stopped. Wrench symbol lit up on dash. The gas pedal had no effect but engine remained running.towed to a goodyear service station: they said they could not find a problem and the sensors showed no indication of a problem. On the way home it did the same thing. Turning the car off and removing the key, car starts back up. Took car to ford dealer. They too said they could…
ODI 11252500
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife's 2013 ford edge looses power while driving. The accelerator stops working and the car stops functioning. This has happened many times. We have called whites ford in urbana ohio to check on recall. There are no recalls for this and the vehicle is very unsafe to drive. The edge has 67k miles on it. Has never been involved in any accident. Ford should address these issues. We only drive the vehicle when…
ODI 11252667
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car will all of a sudden stop excels rating at high speeds. The rpms increase as the speeds decreases. The ford dealerships can not figure it out as it has to be doing it. It can happen 30 minutes into driving and then maybe 1.5 hours is, there is no consistency. It has happens for the past year. And now tracing for the past summer it is very anxious driving this car. I am not sure my car was cleared really with…
ODI 11246209
Power Train
Car was making a loud humming noise while in motion.
ODI 11266590
Power Train
I bought a used 2013 ford edge: sport trim, 3.7l awd with 84,000 miles on june 8th. Inspection was fine. I drove it home 1400 miles the next 2 days, and never drove it hard at all. It rained the whole way. Driving felt a bit odd at times, though i attributed that to my unfamiliarity with the new vehicle. Upon arriving home i had the oil changed and was informed that there was a major transmission leak. Upon my…
ODI 11221480
Power Train
I found spots of fluid on my garage floor and in my driveway that was leaking from my car. Ford dealer informed me this fluid is leaking from transmission ptu.
ODI 11219411
Power Train
2013 edge with 53,000 miles - 3-4 months out of the power train warranty. Experienced intermittent noises when vehicle is cold (i.e. Grinding noise, engine running irregular, and faint humming at engine/transmission). This only happened approximately 3-4 times total with many days in between while the vehicle is moving. Very slight at first and progressed and became little more pronounced. When i would stop, the…
ODI 11209462
Power Train
When the car is running and in park there is an error on the dash service advancetrac. Also on several occasions the engine increases rpm and the car has actually rolled several feet when this happens.
ODI 11195721
Power Train
Car would periodically shut down and i would be unable to accelerate. Would have to pull to side of road, shut engine off and restart car to be able to drive. Became worse and worse, researched online and discovered many other people were having same issues. Finally took car to mechanic, had to have throttle body replaced which cost $475.18 i do not understand why this is not a recall issue with ford when so many…
ODI 11234757
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. The contact stated that there was a constant failure with the transmission gear slipping out of drive. The contact was uncertain if the failure may progress to the other gears rendering the risk of a potential catastrophic crash. The problem was getting worse to the point that there was a reduction in speed when needing to pick up speed due to a delay in the gears changing…
ODI 11206897
Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts
Transmission jerking, shuddering, stalling, in motion. Seat belt get stock, camera sometimes works, and sometimes dont work.
ODI 11240889
Power Train
Ptu went out with less than 59,000 miles. Vehicle started making humming noise upon acceleration, then smell of burning oil/fluid at stop lights. After about 2 weeks it starting making a really loud clanking noise that sounded like the whole powertrain was going to fall out. Also, could feel it in the steering wheel when it got to that point.
ODI 11182531
Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was stationary, there was a strong odor of fuel detected inside the vehicle and the ignition fuel warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the passenger side door ajar warning indicator illuminated when the door was completely closed. Furthermore, the passenger door did not lock. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11189906
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter left for work at 6 in the morning, it was minus 25/30 with the wind chill. She went to make a left turn on to a main state truck route and the car started to shake and shutter and lost all power. The engine light came on too. After the car quit completely it then was restarted. It continued to act up. A friend checked it and his computer was showing codes for the throttle body and sensors. It is now at…
ODI 11174672
Power Train
Vehicle with 84k miles noticed leaking oil/lubricant. Dealer discovered failing power takeoff transfer assembly. Dealer also informed us that when the lubricant is lost to a certain point the unit will fail catastrophically and the power train will seize causing all four wheels to lock up. This constitutes a major on road safety issue. Furthermore, we have been informed and have discovered in online media that this…
ODI 11173212
Power Train
The power take off unit had to be replaced. Unit was leaking oil. Noticed issue after car was stationary
ODI 11171912
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and then drove to don vance ford (14897 mo-38, marshfield, mo 65706). The dealer diagnosed that the power transfer unit failed and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle started to leak oil ever since it was purchased in june of 2017. The…
ODI 11176564
Power Train
As i was driving the transmission disengaged and would not go back into gear. After towing to the dealership it was determined that the half shaft/cv axle was malfunctioning. This is a known safety issue with 2012-14 ford edge but because my vin was not included in the recall i was responsible for repairs.
ODI 11170795
Power Train
Park light indication nit working when putting car in park. When shafting into park, the indicator on dash dies nit show p. It doesn't show any transmission setting. If i turn car off, an error appears saying to shift car into park. Drying first few months, i could toggle the shift putt on or wiggle the shuffle control and the light indicating park would appear thus allowing me to turn car off without alarm. It is…
ODI 11300777
Power Train
Mechanic informed me that the power take off unit was leaking and needed repace. Failure to do so would endanger me since car transmission would fail. Mechanic stated that this is a known problem with ford pto units, however ford refuses to recall auto to repair problem
ODI 11163112
Power Train
When gas pedal is pressed that car stalls and it feels like it doesn't want to shift to go faster. It ended up not wanting to go forward any longer. It will only reverse.
ODI 11156423