2007 Ford Edge: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 14, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · KY

My alternator keep draining my new batteries from to much electrical pull and turns off all my digital dash and says my brake system is in failure and there is something wrong with the suspension in the front end even though I have had it fixed and the same problem has returned . I had my battery explode. The transmission jerks whenever it shifts and the transmission fluid is full and I maintain it on a regular basis. It is driven in town only. I am scared of it catching on fire now since I just saw that it is still has a recall that has not been repaired and I bought it used and I was told all recalls were taken care of. I have my grandchildren in this vehicle weekly. I want to see about getting this looked at and repaired correctly. I fear for my safety.

Filed May 24, 2020 · Transmission · 255,000 miles · TN

Driving down the road I noticed my speed at 0 my odometer at 0...thought that was weird. Noticed wrench light, engine light,and airbag light. Came to a stop light and stopped. Upon takeoff was nearly rear ended because I was barely creeping.. Rpms stayed around 2k-3k..... Pulled it into a parking lot and switched gears....loud clangs and jerks as I'm shifting. Turned off car and restarted to have the same lights and same clanks as I'm shifting. I pull out of the parking lot since I'm a mile away from home and even though I pulled out with plenty of time I was almost tboned. Got it home and shut it down. I have around 255,000 miles on it. Oils changed. Maintenance upkeep and everything. This all happened on city streets, while in motion and sitting still. I seriously don't understand how ford is allowed to overlook this and not be held responsible for fixing these very well known issues that are a hazard to drivers....not just to myself but to others around me as well. There are way too many complaints on this issue for it not to be taken care of.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Took to local ford dealer (hondru ford) for shudder/jerking between 40/60 MPH , the issue could not be duplicated by the dealer but it continues to be a problem. From my online research there are other complaints regarding the same issues. The ford edge is serviced routinely ,oil change etc.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Transmission · 182,889 miles · PA

While traveling from work to home had a lost of power and started making noise upfront so pulled over and checked everything and it was fine fluids checked regularly and was told it could be a ptu problem and it has the jerking and sometimes you hear a chain noise and sounds like a slapping sound. Has something leaking up by tranny pretty sure its the ptu cause that's exactly where's it's located and have read lots of things online and everything. Their should really be recall for the ptu unit before someone majorly gets hurt cause of the loss of power all of sudden when traveling. Was traveling highway home.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Engine · 218,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While driving 45 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle sputtered and jerked without warning. The contact changed the sparks plugs and coils and noticed the coils were melted and had burst. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 218,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · TX

The wrench light and airbag lights were on. My speedometer wasn't working. Transmission was clunking. The powertrain (wrench) & service engine signals come on after experiencing loss of speed such as after a traffic light stop. We have to push down far on the gas pedal just to move and this is followed by rough shifting (makes a sudden jerk and loud thud sound). Everything goes back to normal for awhile when the vehicle is turned off; its like the car resets itself.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 124,414 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Transmission · 112 miles · TX

2014 my 2007 ford edge jerked and reduced in speed while trying to go uphill in morning rush hour traffic less than 25 MPH. I pulled to the shoulder turned the vehicle off then back on & it was good for the remainder of the day- this happened more than once so I took my vehicle to my authorized mechanic (of over 17 years) within a week of that incident & they replaced some component associated with the transmission. The car worked fine for a little over 18 months. 2016 it has happened again with the same issue same as before in morning rush hour traffic except with the jerk & auto deacceleration there was a loud *bump as if someone rear-ended me. I pulled off to the shoulder turned off the vehicle then back on & it did fine for about 5 minutes then it happened a 2nd time so again I pull off to the shoulder turn off the vehicle then back on & it is fine-almost as if the vehicle resets when your turn it off then back on. I took the car to my mechanic, the owner is who usually diagnosis my car is on vacation out of the country--ugh. After explaining the incident one mechanic test drives it for a couple mins then says the transmission is no good and needs to be replaced. Considering this vehicle is garaged, & very well maintained on a regular basis I opted for a second opinion, especially since there is no check engine lights, odor, smoke, leakage or anything that indicates something is wrong with the transmissmisaion. Just the jerk with deacceleration & maybe hesitation when trying to accelerate during this incident. The second shop's diagnostics came back showing no issues with the transmission nothing. To you ford I say I've watched youtube videos & read similar complaints, obviously a recall is needed, please watch youtube and do more research regarding your product that is affecting your customer base.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 66,375 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at about 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost steering power as an abnormal noise emitted. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle restarted and it resumed to normal function. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed that the transfer case assembly, the compression seal and the roller restrict needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred one year later and was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and replaced the ptu intermediate shaft and seal kit failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 66,375. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle jerked and leaked transmission fluid. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic stated that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2015 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · GA

Driving at 55mph in heavy traffice vehicle all of a sudden lost power and pressing the gas pedal did nothing. Car jerked and shuddered and was like it was in neutral. Almost caused a serious collision. Turned car off and t he back on and was bale to go as long as I stayed under 30mph. Vehicle would sporadically "rev" up when I pressed the gas but would not have extra power. Had transmission fluid checked, level was perfect. Left the service shop and was stopped at a red light and went to accelerate and it acted as if it were in neutral again, in the middle of a busy road. Had to have sheriff's department redirect traffic due to my car blocking 2 lanes. Had to be towed away.