2011 Ford Edge: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 7 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. There was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. While making a left turn the vehicle shut off. The driver sustained a strain to the foot while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to a residence. The contact called AAA Roadside Assistance. The contact stated that brakes service and an oil change were performed prior to the failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with the brake booster. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that there was no recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2021 · UT

Brake pedal is hard & won't stop vehicle & then goes soft. Has to be pressed to the floor to stop, also makes a high pitched squeal when pushed sometimes.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Brakes · 74,423 miles · TX

I was driving home on the highway when traffic came to an abrupt stop. I went to apply my brake but the vehicle did not slow. I had to stomp as hard as I could on the brake pedal to stop before almost colliding with another vehicle in front of me. Came within inches of the car in front of me. Once home, I put the edge in park, I pushed the pedal very hard & heard a high pitched squealing noise. Informed by ford this was due to the brake booster failing. I had the booster replaced previously in 2016 with the first recall and now 2 years and less than 15,000 miles later, the 2nd booster has failed. Current mileage is 74,451 and I am now about to be on my 3 booster. Ford will not cover another break booster even though each should last somewhere around 100,000 miles. I spoke with service dept and was advised the recall replaced booster is only guaranteed for 1 year or 12,000 miles whichever comes first. Service tech said he couldn't do anything about the issue due to ford's policy. So glad the safety of my family's life is good for 1 year/12,000 with my 3rd break booster being installed at my expense today. No warnings no nothing, edge just wouldn't stop. Not sure how many people will have to be hurt before someone will do something. Ford is aware of the problem but it's cheaper for them to pay a lawsuit settlement than to fix the issue. I'm so glad I bought a ford so that I can shell out $800+ every 2 years for another brake booster if I'm lucky enough to survive finding out it's failed again.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 53,000 miles · OH

2 main on going issues 1. Brakes- from day one, constantly-needing to be re rotored / new pads / grinding squeaky sounds - all the time. Ford blames me for ' not driving enough ' ?.? Concerned for safety - will they fail? 2. Took car in today 4.5.18 - for 2nd time due to odor of propane or gas when coming to stop / low speed or idleing.. Was told no bulletin or notice out for issue - which was leaking fluid undercar -which ' could cause fire ' was told I could not leave with my vehicle, rental was provided under my paid warranty. Review of online info shows many stories out as well as lawsuit on this very odor issue- yet I was never informed. Smell has been ongoing since sept. 2017

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Seats · 78,000 miles · FL

On june 24, 2015 the dealership service department had to replace the seat track on the drivers side. It was stuck in the up position and would grind when you tried to move it with the power switch. Now 2/1/2018 the drivers side seat is not secure and it rocks when you accelerate and braking. Ford service department informed me today that the track needs to be replaced again. Cost to me would be $1,640.00. A quick scan of the "ford edge forum" indicated at least 18 reports of the same problem. To me this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by the ford motor company. I spoke with ford's customer relations department this morning 2/1/2018 and they assigned a case number and will let me know what ford will do provide assistance in the repair of this problem. A solution by ford should be found and a recall should go out to fix this problem once and for all.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Steering · 30,000 miles · OH

After starting the vehicle, the power steering pump was making a squealing noise and the steering was sluggish. After about 15 minutes, the squealing noise stop and the steering felt normal. The same thing happens every time during a cold start.

Filed Apr 20, 2014 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · IL

Brakes are stiff on start up then spongy after depressing them. Also making a squealing noise when pressed to the floor. Braking is affected at slow speeds so far.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the brakes. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that the rear passenger's side interior brake pads did not have any padding and penetrated the rotors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that both rear rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 51,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 23,195 miles · OH

I pulled into a parking space. Felt the car move forward. Immediately turned the steering wheel to avoid the car directly parked in front of me. Accelerating to 25-30 miles per hour and not knowing what was happening, steered the car up the parking lane into a snow-covered field, circled and came back into another row of the parking lot. I had my foot on the brakes the whole time. When I got to the end of that row and realized I had no brakes, finally threw it in park. The car stopped, gears grinding. The vehicle maintained the same speed the whole time. If there would have been people or other car movement at the time, I don't know what would have happened. Ford inspected the vehicle and found nothing.