Had been noticing loud roaring sound from right rear of vehicle. Drove from ohio to florida (1,000 miles) & got worse/louder... Took it to local ford mechanic who informed known issue in these cars is the rear wheel hub assembly fails, once replaced just fails again. Noise is incredibly noticeable and not just annoying but scary to me & any passengers. Obviously a manufacturer's defect, ticked ford's not covering it.
2008 Ford Edge wheels complaints
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While driving my 2008 ford edge, a roaring type noise comes from the rear of the unit. As you accelerate to noise grows in volume. At first it appeared to me as "road noise" I changed pressures in the tires and rotated the front to the rear. Nothing changes. After researching the problem, it appears that it is the rear wheel bearings. According to ford the bearing hub and the rear suspension trailing arm/knuckle assembly must also be changed on the affected side. The trailing arm causes to much pressure on the bearings and wipes them out. Also the wheels have to be re-aligned due to the installation of the new trailing arm. Ford states that just changing only the bearing hub will cause the problem to happen again. If the bearing fails this could cause a serious accident with the potential of serious injury or worse to the occupants of this vehicle and anyone else as a result of this failure.this appears to be a possible problem with the design of the suspension system and not normal wear and tear. I purchased this vehicle used in late november 2012. As I drove it longer the noise in the rear has gotten louder and louder.
During a uturn the rear passenger wheel felt like it would fall off. The right rear toe link broke at the weld.
When I start driving I hear a roaring sound coming from the rear of the car and it gets louder the faster I go. It also is louder when making a left hand corner and less when making a right hand corner. I have not taken it into the dealer yet but am planning within the next week. I thought at first it was my tires but I just purchased new ones about 2 months ago and it did not stop the problem.
Rear wheel bearing failure, have to replace bearing and trailing arm.
Wheel issue: ford edge, all years (2007-8-9) twenty inch chrome clad . These wheels have low profile tires. Avoiding a stop sign runner we swerved and brushed the curb. These wheels have a plastic cover that can not be removed. There is no way to inspect the cast wheel behind the cover. Although only minor impact, the plastic cover was damaged by the curb. Replacing the wheel may cost $800.00 or more . Repeated incidents over the years could cause wheel failure. These wheels should be recalled to avoid problems in the future.
Wheel issue: ford edge, all years (2007-8-9) twenty inch chrome clad . These wheels have low profile tires. Avoiding a stop sign runner we swerved and brushed the curb. These wheels have a plastic cover that can not be removed. There is no way to inspect the cast wheel behind the cover. Although only minor impact, the plastic cover was damaged by the curb. Replacing the wheel may cost $800.00 or more . Repeated incidents over the years could cause wheel failure. These wheels should be recalled to avoid problems in the future.
Events leading up to failure: was driving car at a very slow rate of speed (less than 5 MPH) making a right hand turn into a commercial shopping center. Failure: upon making turn, I heard a "pop" noise. After trying to accelerate the vehicle, it would not move. I got out of the car and noticed that the wheel had become detached from the axle and was only attached to the vehicle by the strut. Bearings had fallen out of the related components and the wheel was at approximately a 60% angle with the pavement (other wheel was fine and was perpendicular to pavement). Correction of failure: towing truck responded and the vehicle is currently being serviced under the manufacturers warranty. Initial report from the service team is that it is most likely manufacturer defect. I have been told that all parts related in accident will be replaced or refurbished to maintain 100% working order.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The vehicle has 20 inch wheels. The contact stated that the wheel assembly makes a loud noise. The failure was repaired, but the noise still persists. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 9,200. Updated 12/30/08 *cn updated 12/30/08.
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