Taillight was inoperative, passenger side, along with directional signal. Thinking it was a burned out bulb, I removed the tail light connector from the plastic housing. I noticed that the bulb had totally fuzed itself to the connector. While the bulb filaments appear intact, the bulb and connector had generated enough heat to essentially melt the base of the bulb to the connector into one unit. Oddly enough, when looking for the cause of why so much heat would be generated, I googled "car tail light connector and bulb melted". Surprise surprise, I was directed to the ford edge forum where this seems to be a very common complaint. Naturally, I needed to get this fixed quickly and my husband was going to the salvage yard for unrelated parts, so I asked him to see if he could find a connector, since this particular item was common to many, many ford and mercury vehicles. He found t ford focus' that used this connector, and bought them. Of note, the two connectors (1 was a "spare") he brought home were both showing signs of discoloration of the plastic on the connector. The forums say ford has negative knowledge of this, but you gotta wonder. Don't even get me started on the poor quality of the cheap plastic retainer clip used to keep the wiring harness connected to the connector. I removed four units. All four retainer clips broke or disintegrated. My fear it the potential of a fire hazard and significant electrical failure as this is not a simple bulb replacement. Any help would be appreciated. I do have the bulb in question if you need me to send it in.
2007 Ford Edge electrical complaints
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Driving down the highway at 60mph and suddenly my speedometer and gauges all shut down. Just as fast as it went off it came back on again. This seems to be a common occurrence with the ford edge. There is obviously a severe issue with the computer system and something needs fixed before someone gets killed!
When driving down the highway for the 3rd time the traction control light came on and the car just started slowing down. When I turn the car off and back on it goes off, so far it has not come back on or happened happened again. When the happened the second time I got home turned the car off and the wipers came on. Not sure if that is related but it is unusual.
Tail light sockets are burnt.
We have had 2 ford edges in 3 years both having the same electrical problems. Our first edge was a 2008, we had it less than a year when everything went wrong. When it would rain all the dashboard lights would stop working, the speedometer wouldn't work, when driving on the highway going 80mph it would just suddenly quit without warning, it started hesitating, driving rough & loss acceleration. When we took it in to get it repaired we were told it was in the electrical/computer system and would cost at least $2,000.00 to fix and they said even once that was fixed they couldn't guarantee there wouldn't be more wrong with it so we'd be better off to get rid of it. Then we bought our 2007 edge that we've had just 2 years and the #5 coil had melted needed replace but after replaced it still was running rough, hesitating not any better. We were told we had to take it to a ford dealer. We were then told it was in the electrical system & would cost at least $2,000.00 if we got lucky and the problem would be actually fixed. We don't have anywhere near the money to get it fixed, we spent all our money buying our second edge after our first one went to hell. There really, really needs to be a recall! Something is really screwed up when you buy 2 ford edges within 3 years and they both have the same thing wrong with them! It's ridiculous and something needs to be done now!!
The vehicle was always running kind of rough and shifting kind of hard reverse would not with bang and in gears on the freeway but then the check engine light came on and I took it and had it put on an odb reader it said p0353 ignition coil c so I had that replaced along with the spark plugs all six of them and it did not clear the code driving down the street all of a sudden the battery light came on and the car just died I had it brought to repair shop they put it on the scanner it read ignition coil a b c d e f. So I got an ignition coil pack which consisted of 6 ignition coils and 6 more spark plugs brand new and had those installed and now the car won't start and I checked the fuses several relays are blown and it keeps popping fuses and there's a draw on the battery which I had to remove the battery and buy a new one because my reverse lights just just the reverse lights were on when my car wasn't even on or he was not in the ignition and it was not in any power for any light source position
I bought a 2007 ford edge in july of 2018. Less then 2 months later my PCM has gone bad burning up all 6 coil packs in my edge. I have contacted ford and there is a technical service bullentin on the PCM and coil packs, but was told not enough people have reported the issue to put out a recall. I can not afford over $2000.00 to have this fixed. Ford is aware that it is a defective part and I dont understand why there is not a recall on it. I was in the middle of 6 lanes of traffic during rush hour and the SUV just lost power. I could have been killed. I had no warning or anything the SUV just slowly started losing power and check engine light didnt even cut on until after I turned edge off and restarted. This is an issue in need of a recall asap! I have done alot of research and have found that the faulty PCM burns up the coil packs and everyone who is just replacing coils is going to have the same issue again since it is the faulty PCM burning the coils and until the PCM ($835) is replaced they will continue to keep replacing the coils ($80 x 6 =$480.00) none of these prices include labor! Also doesnt include the cost to reprogram the new PCM to my keys since if you dont flash the new PCM the edge wont start due to the keys our programmed specifically to the PCM installed to the edge. If you have already paid to have these issue fixed please still call ford when and if they issue a recall (which they need to!) you can submit your receipt and be reimbursed for cost to have it fixed! The PCM pushes to much electricity to the spark plugs in turn burning the coils and could possibly cause the SUV to catch fire!!!!! I have not been able to drive my edge in 3 weeks and still owe money on it!
We have a 2007 ford edge my wife was driving on the freeway, she was approaching her exit when the vehicle shut off completely. Thank god she could pull over and after several attempts to start the car again, she succeeded. This happened about 6 months ago. About 3 or 4 months later, she was pulling into a parking lot of a store when the vehicle shut off again without a warning. She got stuck in the middle of the lane blocking all traffic. A few minutes later it started again seemingly without any problem. Until two weeks ago, she was driving down the street and the car shut off for the third time. And for the last week, the car has problems starting. It cranks for a few seconds like it has no fuel then starts. Today's date 9/3/2018
While merging onto the interstate at approximately 45 MPH car started shaking and losing acceleration. Limped along to next exit in fear of being flattened by interstate traffic. Was found to have a melted #5 coil. Replaced coil and still shuddering and shaking. #5 melted again, PCM problems. Seems to have happened to many others. Very dangerous. Happened with no warning at 162000 miles. Needs a recall
2007 ford edge issues with engine misfiring. I took it to an independent mechanic and I was told at least one coil pack burnt out along with the PCM (power control module) when the misfiring occurred it caused massive shaking to the vehicle which was a huge distraction. This is a significant safety hazard, in 2016, there were over 3,000 vehicular fatalities related to distractions while driving. Independent mechanic recommended taking the vehicle to ford dealer for PCM replacement and re-programing. Dealer said vehicle was no longer under warranty. Vehicle has just over 71,000 miles.
Tail light sockets burnt. Melting light bulbs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once. The vehicle was recently towed to suntrup ford kirkwood (10340 manchester rd, kirkwood, mo 63122, (314) 822-9300), but the failure was unable to be replicated and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
My blinker light started blinking really fast and I knew that that indictated that I had a bulb out. I saw that it was the rear left and purchased a new bulb for it. I searched online for how to change the bulb properly and found several videos for how to do it but they all showed that the bulb socket had overheated and was burnt. Sure enough, when I opened up mine to change the bulb, the socket that holds the bulb is burnt and the the bulb was partially melted into the socket. I checked other side and it is the same thing. The socket is burnt and charred and the bulb is stuck in it. This is obviously an overheating issue and I'm concerned for the safety of the vehicle.
Had engine coil failure and PCM burnt up causing $1650 in damage repairs. This was unsafe since it happened while my daughter was driving through our town and could have resulted in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hard shifted. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while stationary and suffered a loss of power or engine stalling on more than one occasion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power control module and the ignition coils failed and caused a cylinder misfire. In addition, the ignition coils melted. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
The rear tail light socket on the passenger side is extremely charred. The light bulb on that side has failed 5 times over 7 years, clearly from overheating, causing loss of brake light and turn light. The other side has never failed but shows early signs of overheating.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. It was unknown if the dealer was contacted or not. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2007 ford edge sel factory stereo system electrical system shorted out and killed battery. Tried to start car and battery was dead tried to jump and was not able, put new battery on vehicle and the factory stereo system started smoking and my now deceased husband had to quickly pull put the stereo system and off the new battery. The eye to system shorted out and fried the battery burnt the wiring and started to catch fire when replaced battery. Now have new battery on vehicle and no factory stereo system just a hole to the engine compartment in the dash because of the defect of factory issues. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving about 10 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle lost power without warning. An independent mechanic was contacted where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was about 114,000. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
Driving at low RPM, 25mph, car started jerking, lost some power, check engine light came on. Went to independent mechanic. Check engine - cylinder 1 ignition coil failure leads to burnt out pcmecm. Required ignition coil 1 replacement, ecmpcm replacement, spark plugs, fuel injector, plenum, ecmpcm reflash, 2300 dollars, and then the car died 20 miles later, with p0720 and p0722 errors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the instrument panel became inoperable as the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the PCM failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 04/06/17 lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced lack of power, rough engine operation, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the cylinder two coil needed to be replaced because it was melted. The vehicle was repaired; however, within minutes, the failure recurred. The cylinder 2 coil needed to be replaced and the PCM needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power. Multiple warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Defective power control module on ford from these years causes engine to stall, run poorly and cause electrical problems affecting the steering, brakes and transmission. This extremely common ford defect can create a potentially deadly vehicle control failure at highway speed.
2007 ford edge has ptu leak, the transmission is not shifting properly, the brake light bulbs are constantly blowing and melting in the socket. The brakes sound like they are grinding metal and the cd player decided to quit working too. I have read online of others having all of these exact same problems. The ptu and transmission problems should not be something that the owner should have to pay to have corrected when it is clearly a design flaw from the manufacturer. I am a single mother and still making payments on this car and cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars to have their design flaw repaired!! When in motion the transmission acts as though it doesn't know when to shift. It kind of feels like I am in a manual and haven't changed gears when I am supposed to and if I don't push the clutch in it will stall out. But instead this is an automatic behaving that way and instead of a clutch I have to give it more gas to get it to downshift or it acts like it is going to stall. This is a problem going 20 or below as well as 55 or above, it also feels like the driveshaft is vibrating the whole car when it does this. It started out being intermittent but now it is a daily occurrence, but it is all I have to drive to work so I deal with it. It needs to be recalled!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and was towed to an independent mechanic. It was diagnosed that the ignition coil needed to be replaced due to being overheated by the PCM computer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,700. Updated 10/28/16
The computer malfunctioned causing engine coils to burn. Ford did not extend the warranty for this common defect. But ford did extend the warranty for the subsequent malfunction of the catalytic converter, which was caused by the 1st malfunction described.
When operating the turn signals in either direction the rear light would not work intermittently at first, and then permanently. Upon pulling the rear bulb housing, I noticed the turn signal light socket was burnt in appearance. Opon trying to remove the bulbs, one of the retaining tabs on one side broke off. Inside the sockets (both sides) were full of whitish corrosion. The main issue here is twofold: if you look online on the ford edge forum, you will see many, many other people have had the exact same issue. Secondly, this presents a fire and driving hazard. Keep in mind my wife's car does not even have 70,000 miles on it yet and is garage kept. She does not ride the brakes and turn signals are used as often as needed...hazards hardly ever used. I'll have to pay for 2 new sockets and bulbs with no guarantee it won't happen again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the acceleration decreased even when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning indicator flashed. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new coil and power control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the dome lights illuminated in the vehicle. In addition, the lift gate warning message illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
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