2010 Ford Edge: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 25, 2022 · Engine · OH

We take good care of our cars and we do all required maintenance and oil changes but we are now facing a water pump failure that caused my engine to fail without any warring. On Wednesday March 9th I was passing a Semi Truck on a County Road and I heard a pop then lost all power and smoke came from under my hood. I had a guarding angel with me that day because there was another Semi truck approaching me in the passing lane and both Semi trucks slowed way down so that I was able to pull over. I saw my life flash before my eyes. This repair is going to cost us $4,700.00 or more if they should find any additional damage to my engine once they get all the parts to fix the car. How can a modern day car cost $4,700.00 to fix a water pump that caused the engine failure and overheat without A SINGLE WARNING!!! It seems like maybe Ford should look into recommending or insist that these internal WATER pumps be serviced/replaced at a reasonable mileage point maybe 80,000 or 100,000 miles to prevent a catastrophic loss. Water pumps will never out last an engine so getting them replaced early would help protect the engine and other damage that could happen. Just 8 days before my engine failed my car was in a Ford dealership garage for Oil Change, a cooling system flushing, belts and spark plugs replaced, not sure why at that time there was not something said about replacing the water pump? I know that The Ford Company is well aware of this issue so why would this information not be passed along to all dealership so that the service/maintenance garage personal know what to do to prevent this from happening. I would like to help prevent this issue from happening to anyone else. Next time someone might die, I almost did because of the engine failure on a simple water pump .

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Engine · MN

8.16.21was driving home, no lights, no warnings, no smoke nothing no indication of any kind and I lost all power to operate the vehicle. I was unable to start the car and up to this point car was running fine, had car towed to local mechanic after inspecting the car mechanic found water pump blew up and pully ruptured filling my entire engine with coolant and now I am out of a car due to the engine being destroyed. After extensive reviewing it appears this is a known issue with the 2007-2010 Ford Edges and Ford has yet to step up to the plate and address this known issue. Look on Facebook under Ford Motor Company and see how many other owners are having this issue. How can you run a business knowing this happens and then not being able to back it up by fixing the issue. I could have had another 4-5 years with my car and now I have to have burden and cost of finding a new car due to negligence on Fords part. I truly enjoyed my Ford Edge however in the future I will no longer drive any type of Ford car or Lincoln knowing this is how you treat known issues. I'm just glad it was not -30degrees out and this happened. Shame on Ford. I will also spread the word about this issue and to anyone else thinking of buying a Ford. I have the estimate for a new engine let me know when the check will be in the mail to have my car repaired!!!

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 180,000 miles · CA

Hard, clunking noise/vibration/impact when starting vehicle, shifting from park to reverse, reverse to park, reverse to drive, drive to reverse, park to drive, and drive to park. Transmission shifts violently. Lose speed at highway speed. Odometer and speedometer go blank, no display. Loss of power and speed. Huge safety hazard. So many complaints online found within 10 minutes of search.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford edge. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes lost power. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact also heard a whistling noise coming from the brake pedal. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Engine · 160,000 miles · SC

The water pump is located inside the engine failed without warning, it circulated anti-freeze through the engine distroying it. This happened within the span of 5 minutes with no symptoms, other than a loss of all engine power at hiway speed. No warning or engine lights came on. Frankly other than the loss of engine power there were no indications the engine had failed. There was a terrible noise as I found my way to a safe spot to stop the car and it was only during this time that the temprature in the engine started to rise. I believe this is the most basic kind of irresponsibility where as ford has designed a vehicle with a know defect and failed to notify its unsuspecting owners. It is also my belief that ford should be resposible for pay 100% of any and all repairs to make an owner whole. At this point I have no pictures, other than an engine that looks fully intact, with an oil dipstick that is a milky desert sand color.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · NY

Driving on road lost power. Try gas pedal all way down .... Nothing but idle power. Idle home, then stop and start again, got full power back. Took to service mechanic who scanned for error code and did not find any. Car runs fine now. This was early am on village main st. Danger if x-way or busy rd.

Filed Sep 24, 2016 · Brakes · 99,000 miles · MS

Two days ago began intermittent loss of power brakes. Had to nearly put my foot through the floor to get my vehicle to stop in heavy traffic. Was advised by local mechanic of customer satisfaction program 13n02 which acknowledges brake booster problem in my model year edge. Contacted ford customer service and dealer and was told by both that my vehicle was not included in this repair. Now I am facing a costly mechanic's bill (nearly $1000) for a known and dangerous problem.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · PA

When stopping vehicle braking became extremely difficult and stopping power drastically reduced. Definite loss of power braking. Hissing sound every time brakes are engaged. If brakes are firmly pressed for any extended period, a loud whistling sound is heard. Vehicle is operated in city streets. On hills, constant pressure is needed to keep from rolling backwards. Had vehicle to a mechanic who advised it is the brake booster and advised ford had a recall on certain fords for brake booster issues.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · FL

Ford edge 2010 powertrain malfunction / reduced power powertrain malfunction indicator: illuminates when an electric throttle control (etc), transmission, awd/4x4 or fuel system fault has been detected.