2011 Ford Edge: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Jun 28, 2026 · Brakes · CA

Break Booster Break fell to the floor, slow to stop, spongy. I was able to put on my hazards and roll to safety stop. Huge risk if I was going faster or turning a curve. Dangerous to me and others to not being able to stop The problem hasn’t been taken to the shop yet as it was closed and I had the same problem in 2025 and 2023 which were confirmed and fixed with ford parts. I am suspecting it is the same issue. Even if replaced the car is likely not safe wi the this part failing 3 times in less than 4 years. No warnings or symptoms, just falls to the floor and spongy break reaction

Filed Jun 28, 2026 · Brakes · CA

Brake Booster All of a sudden my brake went to the floor and made a hissing sound, spongy response. Took it to Cowin Ford and they diagnosed and replaced the brake booster. It was really dangerous as response to brake was really slow. I almost hit a car in front of me. No warnings or symptoms prior.

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The brake pedal was spongy. The contact stated that later, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was slowly driven to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2025 · Brakes · MT

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.

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was spongy and made a whining and hissing sound, causing an extended braking distance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 13N02. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Brakes · 152,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and felt spongy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was as informed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Brakes · OH

Brakes are feeling spongy and car use making a hissing sound when applying their brake and car doesn’t fully stop without slamming down on the brakes. Brakes have been changed and no leaks were detected. Was told most likely the brake booster.

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · 128,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact applied significant force to the brake pedal and it responded. The contact stated that there was a 10 ft. stopping distance delay when depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would shut off upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 13N02. Additionally, the contact stated that she was informed at State inspection that the vehicle could not be inspected due to a PCM failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the PCM needed to be updated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay repair fee as the VIN was not included in a recall and Ford Campaign Number: 13N02 had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2022 · Brakes · CO

Without warning or partial failure the brake pedal goes near to the floor before limited breaking function. The vehicle is not capable of emergency braking. Local mechanic advised that the brake booster had to be replaced. It was replaced. I was never told that the HCU module could be the issue. Consequently, the issue still occurs: very soft pedal and very little brakes. After researching, the same identical problem was posted online by numerous Ford Edge owners of my year and other years. Ford Motor Company (Ford) Recall No. 19S54 – Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems – Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit Valve Function. It did not include the Ford Edge. There have been several the federal safety agency follow up and Ford continued to work with the federal safety agency to investigate and engaged in ongoing discussion with the federal safety agency. This issue has gone long enough. Local mechanics are not familiar with the recommended procedure to fix the problem and that it would be prudent to have a properly trained Ford mechanic fix the issue. A recall is necessary so that Ford Edge owners can be notified of a potential danger.

Filed Nov 28, 2021 · Brakes · AL

While driving home for a visit my daughter informed me that the brakes on her car had a very soft pedal and very little brakes. After inspecting the brake system myself there were no indications of a fluid leak, fluid level was normal, no brake failure warning on the instrument panel. After researching, the same identical problem was posted online by numerous Ford Edge owners of my year and other years. There seems to be a failure of the HCU unit on the brake system. This is a very dangerous situation as the vehicle gives you no warning that you have a braking problem until you press the pedal and it goes to the floor. How this has not been recalled is mind boggling.

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 Jun 29, 2021 · Brakes · NY

I have had a Soft brake pedal issue ever since I purchased the car in 2012. Because of the soft brake pedal the driving experience is awful. I do more coasting driving that actual driving sine I have to make room for the soft pedal to be applied. My heart sinks when I have to abruptly brake when cut off by another driver and the brakes hesitate to react precisely. If it weren't for coasting I'd be in multiple accidents already. Instead I've put up with coasting driving experience which is a really horrible experience for me and the guy in back of me. I have had my brakes bled, pads and rotors changed multiple times to rectify the issue to no avail. I am addressing this issue because research suggests that it is a failed abs Hydraulic Unit and has described my braking situation perfectly. I've even had the situation temporarily fixed after an abs event, but it only last for less than a week then it goes back to being soft. This actually happened only one time. I believe this is a matter of safety and confidence behind the wheel which I have not benefited from since owning the vehicle.