2011 Ford Edge: won't start

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Engine · UT

While driving on a very the busy S-R9 route that I drive daily, my car started to lug, so I had to break really fast, and pull over so I would not get hit from behind, I consider myself lucky I was not on the busy I-15 freeway, because there is alot of construction and I would not of been able to pull over anywhere, and that could have caused major issues. I was able to pull over and go up the street to a Chevron gas station, I pulled up to the gas pumps, to check things out and to get gas, as I was low on fuel. As soon as I stopped, the car would not start up at again, I got out to check the oil, coolant and the battery to see what the issue was, As I checked the oil it was creamy looking, I opened up the oil cap and it there was a white creamy film, I knew automatically the coolant has drained into my engine causing it to seize up. I have Always taken very good care of the car and was always consistent with having all maintenance done when needed. As I have researched, I have read the same issues have happened with other owners with a Ford Edge. I had to have my car towed that day by Get Hooked towing. I feel as there have been the same issues with other Ford Edge engines, it should be listed as a recall as the water pump obviously failed and dumped coolant into the engine causing it to seize. I feel this engine should be replaced by the FORD company. The contact is requesting that an investigation into this matter thoroughly and consider potential remedies for the affected vehicles.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · SC

Battery tested fine. When stationary the ford edge will not start and all warning signs for the vehicle are on. The radio turns is on and interior lights. Also, while in motion the car it all of sudden stops in the middle of traffic my neighborhood.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 110,000 miles · CO

The drivers side door latch does not catch. This causes the "drivers door ajar" warning. This also causes the lights to no turn off when the car is parked and turned off. This resulting the battery being drained. When battery is drained the car won't start and can leave the driver stranded.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · AL

The 2 front door switches work sometimes. When parked the car thinks the doors are open and keeps the lights on. Sometimes for no reason the interior lights turn on and it drains the battery. Plus when the switches are not working the car does not think that it is locked and will beep twice when locking the car. When the switches have failed the doors will not lock when driving. I have been stranded because the lights will just come on when in a store and the battery will drain down to where the car will not start.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · WI

When I go to shut my drivers side door it tells me that's it's not shut when it definitely is. This causes my interior and exterior lights to remain on. It takes multiple times of opening and closing the door for it to finally register that the door is indeed shut. It didn't start until a few months after owning the vehicle. When it first started it happened maybe once a month but recently it's been every time I get into the vehicle.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 109,000 miles · VA

Door ajar light is on and dome lights stay on. Car wont start at times.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · MD

On june 12, 2015 my 2011 ford edge limited experienced problems with the locks. The car will not stay locked and unlocks itself. Whether stopped in traffic, driving, after turning off the ignition, or walking away from the car, it unlocks itself and sometimes does it cyclically. It happens whether I lock the car manually or with the key fob. If I use the key fob, within a few seconds it will unlock itself again. If I lock it manually, it may be a few seconds or a few minutes. It causes the exterior parking and hazard lights to flash and the dome light to come on. It is not safe. I live in an major city. Though I have a push ignition that won't start or operate the car without the key fob present, I am afraid that if I leave the car someone could get in and ransack/damage it or worse yet, get in and wait for me to return and attack me as I approach or open the car.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MA

Door ajar indication on dash for both the driver side front and rear doors began to be intermittent even after the doors are shut tight with multiple closures. Car lights would stay on and car battery would be discharge (would not start and electrical system failures. I had to removed the interior lights front over the dash, rear ceiling lights and trunk lights to prevent the battery from discharging. Battery still be discharged but less fast. Car now begins beeping horn when the battery gets low. Car will not lock unless the key fob is a significant distance from the vehicle. Car has keyless entry and will not lock under any circumstance. Estimated repair will be over $400.00 and this is not guaranteed to fix the problem will not re-occur since ford has not fixed the design of the door lock assembly.

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · TX

Drivers side door ajar light is on and does not go out even when the door is closed. This causes the doors not to lock causing a safety concern while operating the vehicle. When parked the interior lights remain lit which causes the battery to be drained and the car will not start. I had it fixed at the dealer under warranty just after 1 year of buying the vehicle new, then the 2nd time was 1 year after the replacement switch now not under warranty at this rate I will need to buy one drivers door switch every year at $400 a pop. I also had to replace the battery too. Really!

Filed Jun 28, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 49,000 miles · AZ

Drivers side door ajar light is on and does not go out even when the door is closed. This causes the doors not to lock causing a safety concern while operating the vehicle. When parked the interior lights remain lit which causes the battery to be drained and the car will not start.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 2,000 miles · PA

Twice after backing up and shifting the car from reverse to drive, the car stalled/shut off. The first time it occurred after backing onto a busy street. While pushing on the gas with no forward movement, I saw a message displayed in the dash that the car must be in park to start. I was extremely lucky that in that instance I had enough time to start the vehicle and move prior to traffic reaching me as it occurred on a busy street. The approximate date for the first occurrence was in june of 2011. The second was on july 5, 2011, with approximately 2,450 miles. On november 3, 2011, and november 29, 2011, my cars battery died resulting in needing to call ford roadside assistance to tow it to the dealer. Prior to that, I twice had a battery saver message displayed after I shut off my car, although everything was off. While at the dealer the second time it happened, the battery died for the third time after approximately 8 hours. The battery test always reported that the battery was okay. After a week at the shop they were still unable to determine the cause. Two times my vehicle would not recognize that I had the key in my possession within the vehicle and therefore would not start. I do not know if all of these issues are possibly interconnected with the computer system.