2008 Ford Edge: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · NY

Transmission not shifting properly hesitated in shifting

Filed Aug 5, 2018 · Airbags · NC

The federal safety agency says vehicles are being prioritized based on the likelihood of danger. Factors include the age of your car and where you live. This is due to the fact that there's a link between malfunctioning air bags and long-term exposure to heat and high humidity. I am in zone b but I am a 5 minute drive from south carolina. So my question is does that mean because I am 5 miles from south carolina, is my faulty airbag safer than the vehicles with the faulty takata airbags in sc, zone a ? I first received notice july, 2016. Now ford has rented me a vehicle (sardine can) because they don't know when replacement parts will be available. The fact that they knew long before this vehicle was available for sale that the airbags were unsafe, is tantamount to criminal negligence. If they aren't called to task they will continue endangering lives in order to increase the value of their stock. Made in america used to mean something, not anymore. At approximately 20,000 putting the car in drive or reverse it makes some clunking noise and hesitates before it engages. On an incline the car rolls back and you have to work gas and brake together, this is a automatic, not a stick shift. At 71 I do not appreciate that ford has been playing russian roulette with the lives of my mom, daughter, granddaughters & great grandchildren, this vehicle hasn't been safe from the day it rolled off the assembly line.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 148,380 miles · CA

When first started up it some times turns off with no warning. Then a constant ticking sound then intermittently when reversing the car kicks back as if transmission is not engaging and has loss of acceleration when merging onto freeway has hesitation and almost got into a wreck a driving RPM go up and down eraticly and acceleration is slugish. Brakes are constanly quelling and they dont need replaced I just bought this car 2months ago from used car lot bought extended warranty for 1800.00 but does not take effect for 90 days but might not be able to claim since this is a problem before coverage was in effect havent even made my first paynent I will have them for 2yrs car has 150008 miles.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. While operating the vehicle, a clunking noise was present when shifting gears and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. On several occasions, the check engine indicator illuminated during the failures. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the failure would sometimes be corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · TX

My child and I were driving down a busy interstate, 1100 miles from home. The vehicle was set on cruise control at 70 MPH. Without warning, the car jerked. We had items that fell into the floorboard. I looked at my gauges and noticed the cars speedometer had gone to zero. The car began to coast even though the cruise control was still on. There was a lot of traffic on the interstate coming behind us. As I pushed the gas petal, the car would not go. I stopped the vehicle and called a ford dealer and they had it towed. The next day we were told that it was a "catastrophic internal failure in the transmission" also, that it blew out sensors ect.. I have written ford motor company regarding this issue and they state that there are no warranties or field service actions being taken and they urged me to contact with the ford dealer servicing the vehicle with any discount or issues. The ford edge has less than 100,000 miles, and I know I am not the only one this has happened to. This is a serious public safety hazard. It could have caused us to wreck or a truck to rear end us and should I have contacted the ford dealer then? I believe and investigation should take place before someone does gets hurt or killed. Again, there was no warning before this happened. The car is requiring a complete transmission to the sum of $5,382.00. I will have the receipt as soon as it's repaired. I cannot explain a cause other than an internal failure, as the ford service man quoted. The car has 96,000 miles. Thank you for your assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any questions. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Transmission · 107,150 miles · FL

While driving down the freeway at approx 75 MPH for 1 hour, vehicle suddlenly stopped accelerating, odo went blank, speedo zero, airbag and powertrain lights came on. I cut across 6 lanes of very heavy traffic to exit and struggled to get up the incline. Parked at the nearest lot and shut off the engine. Restarted with a loud clunk and dash was ok except powertrain light was still on. Put in reverse and felt a violent clunk. Drove to a nearby ford dealership where they diagnosed bad turbine shaft speed and output shaft speed sensors. They performed the repairs at my cost of $856.91. I picked up the car and drove it 80 miles back home 2 days later with no problems. Today, 6 days later, I am experiencing extremely rough shifting, especially at around 40 and 60 MPH and very bad hesitation where the entire vehicle vibrates and does not seem to know what gear to be in. Not only is this vehicle dangerous and defective, the expensive repairs are not correcting the problem and have made it worse.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact experienced difficulty shifting and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 143,000 miles · NJ

As I was driving, dash flashed "odo data error", then wrench light came on followed by airbag, tpm, engine light, basically all warning lights, odometer went to zero, loss of accelaration, pulled over and placed in park, car was revving high, turned car off and restarted, same, put on drive, stepped on gas, car revved but no movement. Turned car off and waited couple minutes, restated, warning lights disappeared, odometer back to actual mileage. Put on drive, step on gas, hesitation then loud transmission thump and car started moving again.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,300 miles · VA · crash

I just been told by koons that I would have to pay 1,300 to fix a throttle issue on my 2008 ford edge, which I purchased as a used vehicle labor day special 2014. The car stalls, stops, acceleration is affected. Ford knows the throttles are faulty and instead of recalling, they did a customer satisfaction and agreed to repair affected edge from 2009-2014. This is bogus I have 2008, which that has this issue. I refuse to pay this and don't have the money to invest in junk. Koons told me because of my hesitation I was investigating in a car that has valued equity & would offer great trade. They knew..they yet put me in another dangerous car. I had accident as well, driving ca lost speed & stalled while crossing over in parking lot.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Transmission · 86,600 miles · IN

I have only had my edge a month, had it checked bumper to bumper before purchase (I work at an auto shop) and read reviews online. I wish I had seen these complaints about the transmission and hard shifting/revving before purchase!! As soon as I bought it, within a few days when I would leave work and try to accelerate it hesitates, clunks loudly, then finally catches and takes off.. I've already had new plugs/boots/coils done, new belts and flushes done. Yesterday was the worst - I was taking off from a red light and as I was pressing the pedal it revved and jerked and banged. So glad I haven't even made my first payment yet and seeing these complaints, already know I'm going to be sinking massive money into this vehicle! Please recall ford!!! I've driven crappy cars my entire life, I finally get something that looks nice I see is just another money pit lemon!

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

When I put into gear the transmission jerks into gear. All the vehicle codes go off at once. One incident I lost power when I came to a stop at an intersection. I accelerated and vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The. Speedometer read zero and I was clearly going over 40mph. I have only had the vehicle 7mos. I took it in for service at the ford dealer twice and was told it was nothing and that it might be the battery. Today is the final straw. I am writing this at the ford dealer. The transmission is jerking way to much. It is unsafe to drive. And they are trying to put me in a new car..I want my car fixed. .