2008 Ford Edge problems
The Ford Edge is a range of crossover SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for the 2007 model year, the Edge is the first mid-size CUV marketed by Ford in North America; the model line is currently in its second generation. Deriving its name from a trim package of the Ford Ranger, the Ford Edge is positioned between the Ford Escape and the Ford Explorer within the Ford product line.
Sharing its underpinnings with the Ford Fusion sedan, Ford has also produced the model line as the Lincoln MKX (since 2019, the Lincoln Nautilus). The second generation is also marketed by Ford of Europe, positioned between the Kuga (Escape) and the Explorer PHEV.
All production of the first two generations of the Ford Edge is sourced from Ford of Canada at Oakville Assembly (Oakville, Ontario) alongside the Nautilus.
The third generation launched in 2023 is called the Edge L, and was first produced and sold exclusively in China.
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Common 2008 Ford Edge problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2008 Ford Edge, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Failure:
- Owners have reported issues ranging from minor vibrations to sudden power loss, leading to dangerous situations on the road. The problem appears widespread, with 18 complaints to the NHTSA about transmission issues.
- One owner mentioned experiencing slipping gears at 20mph, power loss, and difficulty shifting, despite mechanics being unable to identify the root cause.
- The cost to fix transmission problems varies, with some owners facing significant repair bills.
- Engine Stalling/Stopping:
- Another common complaint involves engine stalling or stopping unexpectedly, posing safety risks to drivers.
- This issue can lead to inconvenience and potential hazards on the road, requiring immediate attention and repair.
- The cost to fix engine stalling issues can vary but is generally reported to be around $800.
- Electrical Issues:
- Electrical problems have been reported by owners, with costs varying depending on the severity of the issues.
- It is crucial to address electrical malfunctions promptly to ensure the safety and functionality of the vehicle.
- Owners are advised to have all electrical components thoroughly inspected before purchasing a used Ford Edge.
- AC Issues:
- Air conditioning problems have been noted by some owners, with repair costs varying based on the specific issues.
- Proper functioning of the AC system is essential for comfort and safety while driving, especially in challenging weather conditions.
- Potential buyers should pay close attention to the AC system's performance during inspections.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2008 Ford Edge highlight the importance of thorough inspections and proactive maintenance to address these issues promptly and ensure the vehicle's reliability and safety on the road.
What is the most common problem with a 2008 Ford Edge?
The most common complaint about 2008 Ford Edge owners is the transmission. Owners report experiencing everything from minor vibrations to the sudden loss of power, which often causes drivers to maneuver onto a highway shoulder dangerously.
How many miles will 2008 Ford Edge last?
Thanks to a reliable standard powertrain, Ford's midsize Edge SUV should offer buyers a minimum of 150,000 miles. Reaching 200,000 miles is possible in a Ford Edge, but less likely in models from 2007 and 2008 and 2011-2013 over costly engine and transmission problems.
What are the bad years for Ford Edge?
A: The Edge years to specifically avoid due to reported reliability issues include 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015. These model years are known for their transmission, engine, and brake problems, among other concerns.
Is the 08 Ford Edge a good car?
Strong acceleration, agile handling, a smooth ride and a roomy passenger compartment give the 2008 Ford Edge major points in the midsize crossover segment. Unfortunately, mediocre braking performance sullies its otherwise impressive credentials.
What is the biggest problem with Ford Edge?
Faulty airbags, bad windshield seals, and fuel tank defect are some of the major issues reported by Ford Edge owners through the years.
Is the 08 Ford Edge a good car?
Strong acceleration, agile handling, a smooth ride and a roomy passenger compartment give the 2008 Ford Edge major points in the midsize crossover segment. Unfortunately, mediocre braking performance sullies its otherwise impressive credentials.
How long should a 2008 Ford Edge last?
Thanks to a reliable standard powertrain, Ford's midsize Edge SUV should offer buyers a minimum of 150,000 miles. Reaching 200,000 miles is possible in a Ford Edge, but less likely in models from 2007 and 2008 and 2011-2013 over costly engine and transmission problems.
What are the bad years for Ford Edge?
A: The Edge years to specifically avoid due to reported reliability issues include 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015. These model years are known for their transmission, engine, and brake problems, among other concerns.
2008 Ford Edge car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Edge problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Ford Edge vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Ford Edge
The NHTSA has received 1109 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Ford Edge. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Ford Edge vehicles.
2024-10-16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-14
- VIN: 2FMDK49C58B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Had 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD looked at while servicing for oil etc. Fuel smell noted at rear of vehicle. When looked at noticed wet fuel tank. Fuel tank is still on vehicle. (Ford wants $4400 to replace it) Independent shop JP Automotive in North Haven CT and Bob Thomas Ford in Hamden CT confirm tank is leaking. Bob Thomas Ford says not part of Ford TSB #14S22 (NHTSA #10076517) or Ford TSB #14R02 (NHTSA #10076296) A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Causing danger to myself, my passengers, and others on the road. No warning lamps etc. Just a fuel smell at the rear of the vehicle that started.
2024-08-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-16
- VIN: 2FMDK38C48B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer; Madelia Ford (601 E Main St, Madelia, MN 56062) and was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-08-02
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-19
- VIN: 2FMDK38C38B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The component that failed was my Break Booster and I almost wasn't able to stop. I took my vehicle to my local independent service center and they said I am lucky and that the Break Booster broke and it was just hanging on by a little bit and that is the only reason I was able to stop my vehicle. No warning lamps came on that it broke or was not functioning properly. It took longer to stop and almost caused an accident. The Mechanic informed me this should never happen and to report my issue. I have not had it inspected by any authority but it was inspected by my personal mechanic at their Independent Shop.
2024-07-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-14
- VIN: 2FMDK49C68B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-03-24
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-29
- VIN: 2FMDK36C98B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Safety Recall [XXX] My vehicle falls into this recall yet the dealership and ford is saying it dose not. The vehicle was built at the Oakville Assembly Plant during the time of recall specs. I believe June 2007. The vehicle is in Wisconsin which also falls into the recall specs. The fuel tank has the leak in the areas spoke of in the recall, Ford is not doing anything about it. We received a case number 6 months ago and never heard back from them. This is a serious issue. The dealership gave us a estimate of almost $4000. something we can not afford. Please help. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-02-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-11
- VIN: 2FMDK49C48B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Rear driveshaft support failed while driving. A lot of smoke, noise and very bad vibration. Was traveling at a low speed(25mph). If the driveshaft had come apart, it could have easily caused damage to the body and its passengers. It also could've struck and damaged any vehicles near by. After speaking to the Ford dealer, they dais that it was a fairly common occurrence, which surprised me. Thanks for reading my complaint.
2023-10-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-24
- VIN: 2FMDK39C98B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission randomly gets stuck in 1st gear and won’t shift beyond that. The RPMs rev up real high and the only way to fix it is to pull off the road and turn the car off and back on. The transmission also bumps really hard shifting sometimes or revs up real high before shifting with a big thud. The dealership says they can’t diagnose it if it’s not doing it when I bring it in. They said the same thing about my alternator when it kept going out on me driving. They never could get it to mess up when they had it.
2023-10-19
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- VIN: 2FMDK39C88B
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently vibrated and jumped. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side CV axle seal and lower ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact was informed that the parts to do the repair had failed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the repair required an unknown kit. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2023-10-05
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-05
- VIN: 2FMDK49C68B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Vehicle Hard Steering when drove Ford-from lot- Always something wrong with brakes-wheel bearings- wheels- Alignment Electrical Lightning for entire vehicle- Sunroof also included in malfunctions *Main SAFETY concern Front end / tranny Grinding amongst other noises
2023-09-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FMDK36C78B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Purchased a duralast battery from AutoZone store #1299 in Hialeah in August 3rd and installed it. The staff was insistent that this battery was a direct replacement part for my lead acid battery. The car drove normally for approximately a month, and on the morning of September 6th started normally with no warning lights. After being driven less than a quarter mile, in slow-moving traffic, the car suddenly lost all power and large amounts of smoke came from under the hood accompanied by a burning smell. This happened in an intersection during 830 AM traffic on a weekday and I was unable to immediately exit the vehicle. This could have been a fatal incident for myself or potentially others. It was towed to a mechanic who started disassembling it to determine the damages. As per the mechanic, there is evidence of an electrical fire - the cables connected to the battery have melted and the alternator (which was TESTED AND INSTALLED BRAND NEW LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO) are damaged. The mechanics have also stated that the fans and cooling system have been affected, but not to what extent as they are still mid-teardown. When they attempted to put a load on the battery, it began to overheat dangerously, and they state that it is the likely culprit of the fire. I attempted to return the battery to the store I had purchased it at, where the staff were verbally abusive and insisting that it was impossible for a battery to cause an electrical fire and they'd never heard of such a thing, and that perhaps my mechanic was the one who had messed up my car. They refused to aceept a return, and kept telling me the battery was good. They provided me with a area manager phone number who is avoiding all communication. Meanwhile, I am without my vehicle, which requires EXTENSIVE ELECTRICAL REPAIRS and may be a total loss. If they are selling defective batteries to clients, they are putting the public at risk, doubly so by refusing to take any sort of accountability for their product.
2023-09-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-10
- VIN: 2FMDK36C78B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the vehicle had been misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with failed programmable module installation (PMI) that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the PMI had experienced the failure for a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2023-08-16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 2FMDK39C58B
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to jerk, and the contact became aware of a burning odor. The contact pulled over off the roadway. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The water pump was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a week, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that she was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA Campaign Number 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2023-08-02
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 2FMDK49C38B
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side wheel hub fractured, and the wheel detached. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road, where the vehicle remained. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred with the front driver's side wheel hub, and all four of the service wheel hub spindles had been replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 229,703.
2023-05-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-20
- VIN: 2FMDK38C58B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Water pump recall class action
2023-04-03
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-02
- VIN: 2FMDK49CX8B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel neck rusted out under mount bracket causing fuel to drip on hot muffler. Fire hazard could cause a fire
2023-02-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of her vehicle; however, no air bags were deployed. The contact's son was injured but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2023-02-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FMDK49C88B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Due to snow, when passing a vehicle, slid off road and hit a tree head on and on the driver side, air bags did not deploy.
2022-11-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 2FMDK38C48B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-10-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-25
- VIN: 2FMDK38C48B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road, but the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. On another occasion, while driving, the vehicle experienced hard shifting to 2nd gear and a delay in upshifting to the next gear. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall on the vehicle for the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2022-10-19
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-21
- VIN: 2FMDK39C18B
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission slipping like all the other complaints, should be a recall for sure after looking through all the same issues in this year of Ford Edge around 78K miles.
2022-10-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-03
- VIN: 2FMDK39C78B
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, once he parked the vehicle in the garage, he smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of a fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact informed the dealer that the vehicle was experiencing the failure stated in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was informed that the vehicle was inspected however, the vehicle had not experienced the failure at the time of inspection. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 213,000.
2022-09-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-25
- VIN: 2FMDK48C48B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022-09-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FMDK38C58B
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My brother was in an accident in my 2008 ford edge and the air bags in the steering wheel and front passenger did not depoly. The car was totaled and sent to a junk yard.
2022-09-15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-15
- VIN: 2FMDK49C78B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle has corrosion and is leaking gas. Recalls are shown for vehicle and supposedly fixed. Ford says they will not re open a recall and state recall is not for my car
2022-08-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-08
- VIN: 2FMDK38C88B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I believe it was March,2022 or April,2022 my check engine light came On 20’ before pulling into my driveway. I called “Protect My Car” insurance protection that I have, had my Edge towed to a repair shop and they said my antifreeze was leaking into my oil, that my water pump went out and said it was my fault as I neglected taking care of my vehicle and they have denied paying to fix it, even thought it is 100% covered. Not sure what to do as it only has 151,000 miles on it and the body is in good shape and clean inside. I had no idea the water pump went out. I’m not a mechanic and thought that’s why I was paying them for problems like this. I need help to get it fixed and never neglected it or drove it after check engine light came on.
2008 Ford Edge recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2008 Ford Edge.
2021-03-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
2021-02-16
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
2017-09-27
- Manufacturer: Bearing Technologies Ltd
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
- Summary: Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
- Consequence: If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Bearing Technologies customer service at 1-800-597-3486 or visit www.recall17E053.com.
2017-01-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
2016-05-31
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
2014-10-29
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.
2008-07-03
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.
- Consequence: THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332.
Negative 2008 Ford Edge car reviews
Positive 2008 Ford Edge car reviews
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I bought my 2008 Ford Edge in October 2010, which was about 10 months ago. I'm thrilled with it so far! There was only one issue that I had, but it was covered under my auto Tran. This vehicle drives very smoothly, like a car, and is incredibly comfortable. The leather interior and the beautiful exterior (powder blue) give this vehicle a very luxurious look. People can't believe it when I tell them that the vehicle was just under $20,000. Overall, I would highly recommend the Edge as it's like a luxury vehicle without the price tag!
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The body style of the Ford Edge caught my eye immediately and was the first thing that drew me in. The overall shape is very pleasing and the height was also a factor for me, as I have trouble getting in and out of vehicles that are too low. The interior is perfect for my needs, with everything close at hand and easy to read. The seats are incredibly comfortable, with plenty of head and foot room. The storage and cargo space is also great. The music system, which includes a 6 CD changer, AM/FM radio, and MP3 option, is very adequate and easy to use. I have yet to look for an option and find that it's missing. The drive-ability is fabulous, with a very smooth ride and easy maneuverability. The AWD was a life saver this winter too!
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I owned a 97 Ford Explorer for 8 years and put 250,000 miles on it. After 6 months of research, I finally found the perfect SUV that met all my requirements - the 08 Ford Edge. It's highly reliable, comfortable, and has great gas mileage. I've already driven it for 4,400 miles and I'm averaging 19.9 miles/gallon overall. I would definitely recommend the Edge to anyone looking for a new SUV. Congrats to Ford!
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After owning and driving three new Explorers (which I really like), I made the mistake of trading in my last Explorer for a new Escape. Unfortunately, I found the Escape to be too small and with a cheaply made interior. After owning it for two years, I decided to trade it in for an EDGE SEL AWD, and I am very happy with it. It gets about the same gas mileage as the Escape, but it rides so much nicer.
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I've owned many new cars, mostly foreign over the years. However, I was a bit hesitant to commit to an American car due to their track record. But when I checked out the Ford Edge, I was pleasantly surprised. It was exactly what I was looking for in a new CUV for my wife. After comparing it to all the competition, including our 2007 Santa Fe, I have to say that Ford has done an amazing job. The car has an excellent feature set, great design, and fantastic build quality. In my opinion, it truly has an 'edge' over the competition. I'm proud to support the American economy now that Ford has a solid product. Additionally, the fuel economy is on par with all other CUV's.
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Top 5 Problems Ford Edge SUV First Generation 2007-14 - YouTube
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Oh no not Transmission issues again! - 2008 Edge & MKX - Ford ...
https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17174-oh-no-not-transmission-issues-again/
Jan 17, 2015 ... When you had the plugs changed, did you have the PCV valve done also, as it is right there? What fuel are you running? If 87, try running a ...
Watch this before you buy a 2007 or 2008 Ford Edge - YouTube
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Jul 20, 2019 ... Watch this before you buy a 2007 or 2008 Ford Edge. Covering used Ford Edge 2007 and 2008. What to look for in a used ford edge.
How is 2008 Ford Edge for this price ($5.8K CAD) ? I've heard good ...
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Jun 17, 2022 ... These have two main possible issues. The first is two speed sensors in the trans, one of which went out on ours and would cause the car to go ...
2008 Ford Edge Problems: The Most Common Reliability Issues ...
https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/2008-ford-edge-problems/
Jul 24, 2022 ... Most Common Problem With the 2008 Ford Edge: Transmission Failure. The most common complaint about 2008 Ford Edge owners is the transmission.
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Ford Edge?
Moshe Hagenes 2024-10-11
I recently tried out a Ford for the first time and unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. While I initially thought it was a good car, I encountered some issues with the build quality and interior materials. Additionally, the air conditioning was not effective during the hot Texas summer. Despite these challenges, I ultimately decided to switch to a VW which I am really enjoying now.
Clinton Wisoky 2024-10-08
Hey there! I just hit 50,000 miles and unfortunately, I've had a few issues with my Edge. I had to get my squeaky windows repaired for $200, and now I need to replace the accelerator wiring for $325. Unfortunately, none of these repairs are covered by warranty. I'm feeling a bit discouraged and it's making me reconsider buying another Edge. I hope Ford can improve their quality control in the future.
Nico Frami 2024-06-03
Hi there! I wanted to share a frustrating experience I had with my car. Last Sunday (2/03/08), I found my car dead and immediately called Ford for roadside assistance. They arrived a little over an hour later, but unfortunately couldn't get my car out of park. The tow driver told me there was nothing they could do for me and left. Feeling stranded and helpless, I called roadside assistance again, but was informed that because it was Sunday, there was nothing they could do for me and that I should call the dealer on Monday. I was left with no way to get home, as the anti-theft system had shut the car down. It was definitely not the experience I was hoping for, but I'm hopeful that the dealer will be able to help me out tomorrow. Thanks for listening!