2010 Ford Edge: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Brakes · 142,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal airy sound, became spongy, and travelled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle responded. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Ford Campaign Number: 13N02. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered due to the manufactured date. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 192,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal became stiff. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. There was an abnormal whistling sound detected. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The wrench symbol was displayed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the power brake booster master cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed May 20, 2024 · Brakes · AZ

Brakes not working right, feel spongy. Not sure if I would stop at stop signs or coming up behind other vehicles. Also heard a hissing sound when stepping on brakes. Took to Brakes Plus center and they determined it was the power brake booster and master cylinder and that the car should not be driven due to the severity of the problem. We called a Ford Dealership and validated my vin was not part of a recall and that the car had never had this issue fixed previously. The Brakes Plus employee found there was a recall for this exact issue, but as stated before, the vin was not part of this recall. I had to have the brakes fixed immediately to prevent harm to others or myself. I called a Ford Dealership to get an appointment, left a message, but still have not heard back from them so I had it fixed at Brakes Plus. The car never displayed any warning that I am aware of. Due to this being a known severe issue, I believe Ford should cover this issue regardless of the year, model or mileage of car. It seems to be a part that was used in many Ford vehicles and should have been a recall for any vehicle.

Filed May 15, 2024 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. Additionally, the brake pedal felt spongy, with a hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local service center which diagnosed that the power brake booster and master cylinder were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed May 6, 2023 · Brakes · TX

Brake pedal is hard and hard to stop. Also making a hissing noise

Filed Jul 9, 2021 · Brakes · CO

I needed increased effort to engage the brakes, totally lost all brake power when driving on a highway. Started out spongy and then it was like engaging a brick. Had to veer off the highway and almost caused a major accident. Brake pedal is hissing and spongy.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · TX

Extremely hard brake pedal when braking nearly causing accidents. Have been advised of 13n02 program through ford but am told my vehicle does not qualify for said service program. Exact symptoms I am experiencing are referenced in 13n02. Vehicle has 126000 miles.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · TN

Began hearing air when brake pedal was pressed. Spongy feeling when using the brake. Mechanic said the brake booster needed to be replaced for the price of $687.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · GA

Traction control light came on. Car breaking while I'm driving. Almost caused me to run off the road. Loud grinding nose coming from brakes. Hissing air sound when pressing brakes. Pedal soft and spongy and goes down to floor board. Spontaneous car breaking happening more frequently ex: turning stopping out while in motion. Brake booster is faulty. I'm have a loan on this car and pay every month but scared for the safety of myself, my son, and other passengers on the road by to drive my car. Ford should fix this. It was recalled as 13n02 but they won't cover my VIN

Filed Dec 2, 2017 · Brakes · 71,500 miles · MA

Brake pedal at times feels spongy and goes to the floor, other times it is as hard as a brick and very difficult to stop. Hissing sound is present and noticeable. Unbelievably dangerous and I can't believe this isn't a safety recall. I have come close to rear ending people due to this flaw. 1st noticed this while driving and coming to a stop. Had to really press hard to stop and it was unexpected and almost caused me to rear end the car in front of me.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Brakes · 109,237 miles · FL

Brake pedal is hard to depress when when coming to a stop

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 84,000 miles · MA

Brake booster has failed, and now engine won't idle properly and stalls due to vacuum leak from the bad brake booster. I had reported symptoms (hissing, occasional hard pedal, etc.) during service visits while my "bumper to bumper" warranty was still in effect, but was told it was "noise from the new brake pads" and it just needed the brake fluid topped off. Symptoms persisted, but then service bulletin 13n02 was announced, and because my car was manufactured 2 months before the dates covered in the service bulletin the dealership has still refused to cover the costs. So I now have a 2010 edge that is not only hard to stop, but also now stalls out when it does stop!