2013 Ford Edge: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 24, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 164,301 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond. The brake failure and general warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes eventually responded. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle; however, the independent mechanic refused to repair the vehicle. The independent mechanic informed the contact the failure should be covered under recall. The independent mechanic stated that he would be liable if the brakes failed again, and the contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The vehicle received repair for a bent push rod, motor craft, motor, brake fluid, and the upper intake was replaced. After the repair, the failure recurred two more times, and the vehicle was repaired two more times. The vehicle was pending further repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 164,301.

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

If you hit a pot hole or a bump on the road the brake pedal makes a weird sound and then the brake goes all the way to the floorboard when trying to apply brakes and doesn't come to an immediate stop. The wrench light has come on or the symbol that has the car and wavy lines for traction control will turn on all of a sudden and then the car shuts off in the middle of the road while driving putting my life in danger. It also doesn't accelerate all of a sudden and loses power while driving putting my life in danger. When you put the car in park the car still jerks forward even after the car is in park and off. It also makes a clicking sound as if it goes into gear after you have turned the car off and park has been engaged. The headlights keep shutting off while driving or dimming in their own. The motormount screws came undone and I had to get it repaired. The power steering keeps losing the fluid and makes a loud grinding noise especially during cold weather. Makes a loud whistle sound like a turbo jet engine when it's cold and you start driving. The rear driverside door latch keeps making the car alert that the door is open when it is not. The recall only shows door latch for a different door and dealership won't repair with recall notice because the notice doesn't say all door latches and is specific to a different door. The car is unsafe to drive but it's the only car I have and the last time I took it to get repairs they kept it for a month and my it off pocket costs were close to $1600 dollars which put me in a financial strain. I can not afford to be without my car for that long again and pay for things that shouldn't be falling apart and putting my child's and my life in danger.

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Brakes · CA

I noticed when pressing on the brake pedal it was going to the floor vehicle was not slowing or stopping as it should. I heard a squealing and whistle sound then the check engine light came on. I called the dealership, and they said confirmed the brake booster was internally leaking vacuum causing the check engine light to come on. The brake light is on once again and again the dealership contacted for an appointment. I took the liberty contacting Ford for any recalls and was directed to contact the federal safety agency and report.

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Brakes · 104,695 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as intended. The brake pedal was making a squeaking sound. The contact stated that it was snowing at the time when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed brake booster and that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 104,695.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Brakes · 120,500 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, she heard a hissing sound coming under the driver's side floorboard nearby the steering column. The contact stated that she continued to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle; however, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard with an abnormal squealing sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine stalled. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,500.

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Brakes · TX

I bought my car used from dealership when I was about to have my baby. Suv was fine up until a few months ago. I was driving and my break pedal was making a squeeking, squealing sound everytime my foot was on the pedal. No matter what it made that noise entire time while driving day in and out. The break pedal would either be very loose to the floor or either it would be so hard I could not push it down. Ive only had vehicle 5 yrs and just replaced breaks. Now I have to use both feet to push down on break pedal to stop. My child isn't safe so I drive slow everywhere now. Mechanic who did break pads said it was the booster going out. Said ford has so many problems and issues happening with breaks/booster/master cylender. I am a single mom who does not have money for costly repairs like this. I just paid off in full this vehicle and now thinking I could have used that money now for this problem. My vehicle is only 9 yrs old. I need a miracle. This should be taken care of by ford and a recall issued for break issues including booster and master cyinder.

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing out of her driveway at approximately 2 MPH, there was a loud grinding noise underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed the vehicle into "drive" and returned the vehicle onto her driveway. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact's husband observed damage to the transfer case. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The consumer stated they purchased a transfer case and made the necessary repairs.

Filed Jul 30, 2021 · Brakes · AZ

Brakes failed due the power brake booster, was replace at the shop. The shop that the vehicle was towed to confirmed that the brake booster along with the check valve and line failed and needed to be replaced. There were no warning lamps or messages to indicate failure other than the brake petal feeling soft and a squealing noise.

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · NY

It started with a burnt oil smell that could be smelt inside the vehicle once in a while. Then little by little grinding noises started to be heard from underneath the vehicle after slowing down from a higher speed. The vehicle then started making a noise when steering and a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. Once in a while and then started bagging when I would go to accelerate. The noise is made from underneath the vehicle were intermittent sometimes they would do it and sometimes they would not and many times they got very loud. You could hear the noise while driving and more so while slowing down to a stop. All of a sudden the vehicle would bigger forward when giving a little gas. Was just may able to make it home before it was no longer drive-able. This is only a 6 1/2yr. Old vehicle with 76,000 miles. Appears to be major problem with transfer case, rear differential, and transmission.

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · VA

The vehicle began emitting a smell intermittently, which was later determined to be gear oil from the transfer case. Eventually, the car began to make a grinding sound while steering and stopping until the transfer case blew up and destroyed the transmission. The transfer case and transmission were replaced, was told that this transfer case was an "issue" in these cars. After repair, the car began to make noises again, gear oil smells in the passenger cabin, and subsequently, the transfer case again blew up, filling the passenger cabin with smoke and disabling the vehicle on a major highway less than 100 miles after previous repair. Transfer case replaced again, was driven by the mechanic for 26 miles, and again blew up leaving the vehicle disabled. The true failure appears that the car is failing to switch from awd to fwd when it gets up to high speeds causing repeated failures to the entire system and disabling the car putting me and my family at risk each time. Ford is aware that this is an issue. The parts department has dozens of transfer cases and rear differentials available to continue replacing and they know that they are putting their customers at risk. My transfer cases failures happened on a city street (1st time) turning left, major highway @ 70mph going straight down a hill and coasting (2nd time), city street going straight (3rd time). This is a dangerous situation and needs to be resolved with on multiple awd vehicles that ford has made with this system.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Brakes · AL

For over a week, I have had issue with my brakes being very difficult to press, and stop my car. It is a 2013 ford edge with about $106,000 miles on it. This issue started suddenly, and almost resulted in a crash, as I was not able to stop my car in my neighborhood, and blew through a stop sign. I have since driven in manual mode, so that I could downshift to slow my vehicle, but have to leave adequate braking time b/w my vehicle and the next, and am leaving early and late for work to avoid any traffic situations in which my car will not stop. We have a 18mth old, so driving with her in the vehicle is not going to happen for her safety alone. We called, and were told this was covered as long as it was the brake booster, but from reading these complaints it is the exact thing I'm having and I'm not sure how it could be anything else. The hissing is when I brake, and the first time it happened, there was a very loud squealing. My brakes are "spongy" and I literally have to use both feet to stop my vehicle. Fortunately, when I called I was told this was covered as long as it is the brake booster, but this is clearly an issue with ford, and it should obviously be a recalled part. This has been an ongoing issue with my car since 8/19, and I took my vehicle this morning to be serviced, and hopefully it won't take long.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · NC

Sudden onset of erratic braking. Pedal feels incredibly firm at times, requiring significantly more pressure than normal to stop. Other times the pedal is spongy and have a huge amount of pedal travel. When the brake is applied there is an audible hissing sound, and if depressed fully, there is a loud audible squealing sound.