The brake pedal sunk all the way to the floor before braking. This has happened multiple times and now there is a leak in the ABS which we are in need of a ABS pump. Was told by mechanic that this is an ongoing problem with the Ford Edges. And, the real problem is the mechanic cannot find a replacement pump for it. Multiple locations were contacted but nothing is available. My Edge is a 2011 and currently has 84,500 miles. It’s a dangerous situation when the pedal sinks to the floor before stopping. There are no ABS warnings that pop up on the dash. Need to know what Ford is doing about this.
2011 Ford Edge: ABS light or ABS activating
48 of the 1,803 complaints about the 2011 Ford Edge describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,912
- typical mileage
- 116,000
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
This issue happened back June 2025 when I make a wide turn, the car automatically go into limp mode and all the lights on the dashboard that is related to the brake system comes on, so for example, the advanced traction control sensor, the brake mode, the traction mode and the ABS mode and this is very dangerous because I realize when I am driving locally, and if I’m in the middle of a major intersection, I can be struck because I would have to immediately turn my car off turn it back on and then it will start moving again. Sometimes it takes a while for it to start moving again.
Number one my brakes are soft they say needs abs and their is recall but not on My vin number but on Ford edge 2011if it's on one should be on all recall safety is without brakes and my camera is black again recalls on other ford edge but again not mine please help
ABS module valves stick open resulting in low soft brake pedal. Master cylinder has been replaced and vacuum bled with problem still occurring. I feel this is a safety item and ford should stand behind this issue till the end of service life of the vehicle. the repair part is hard to find and expensive.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked while coming to a stop and made an abnormal sound. The ABS failure and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The failure also occurred while reversing. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was awaiting the part to complete the repair. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Brakes they do not stop it is available for inspection , I was on the highway when the brake pedal went to the floor and I had to roll to stop and yes Jtr repair has confirmed the master cylinder and ABS SUSTEM IS FAULTY no warning it just happened and it happened about a week ago the car is currently parked
I'm not sure if it's electrical or the transmission. My car is not going on parking gear. The car don't start abs the shifter is not moving. My car shifter was on parking gear, but on the dash it's not showing it's on parking. My safety concern is that the car rolls (moves) even though the car is off , no keys in the ignition. It's on parking but on the dash it's not displaying thr it's on parking gear. I need to apply the emergency breaks to keep the car from rolling ( moving) if the emergency breaks goes off the vehicle is going to roll causing to crash. I removed the cover to see if there was something causing the shifter from not moving. Then I took it to the nearest auto repair. I explained the issue and concern. They state the the shifter cable needs to be replaced. I took my vehicle to a mechanic for a second opinion he said it not the shifter cable. I never had this problem until recently. There was no warning it just didn't want to start. Now it is not go on parking gear. And it only starts un nneutraland to turned it off . I have to put it on reverse gear in order to retrieve my keys. And the emergency break must be on if not the car will roll.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that it was raining when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred after driving over a bump in the roadway. Additionally, the contact's two small grandchildren were seated in the rear seat of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS hydraulic control unit. The contact was informed that the ABS hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact used an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to take an excessive amount of time before stopping. The ABS warning light illuminated and there was an audible chime heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and continuously pumped the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The brake pads and rotors had recently been replaced before the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and pumped the brake pedal. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ABS and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,200.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Ford: under driving and certain environmental conditions, a small tear CAN develop in the diaphragm of the...
- Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear...
- Ford: some vehicles will experience, from brake booster, a grunting noise during first portion of brake...
- Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Ford Edge abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2011 Ford Edge?
48 of 1,803 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford Edge (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2011 Ford Edge?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,912 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Ford Edge?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Ford Edge
Door locks 305Stalling 96Loss of power 95Battery drain 90Brake failure 57Backup camera 56Check engine light 56Spongy pedal 42Headlights 31Jerking 21Screen failure 17Engine failure 15Key fob 15Won't shift 14Overheating 11Won't start 11Fire or smoke 10Fuel smell 10Grinding brakes 9Hesitation 9Harsh shifting 7Sunroof shattered 7Misfire 6Power steering loss 6Wipers 6Adaptive cruise 5Seat belt 5Shudder 5
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