2013 Ford Edge: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 4, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Put car in for regular service, and to investigate burning smell and transmission slippage. Mechanic found that the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) was completely filled with a paste-like sludge. (he has pictures) Mechanic says that the PTU is too close to the catalytic converter, therefore overheating the PTU and literally boiling the transfer fluid. He was able to clean the module, but says there's still a leak around the PTU seal. The work required to replace the seal, would also merit replacing the PTU. BUT, this is a $800 part! The safety risk would have been my transmission completely seizing up and causing an accident due to mechanical failure. The vehicle has had all of it's regular and milestone service work performed. No warning lights went off. I'm on borrowed time with this part and/or new transmission. Will there be a remedy to prevent this in the future?

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Electrical · 154,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and there was an abnormal burning smell detected. The instrument cluster continued to reset. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to long-lewis ford 2091 fairview ave, prattville, al 3606 334) 365-2272 where it was diagnosed the coil pack was burnt out and the pcs system needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Fuel system, Locks · 115,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was stationary, there was a strong odor of fuel detected inside the vehicle and the ignition fuel warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the passenger side door ajar warning indicator illuminated when the door was completely closed. Furthermore, the passenger door did not lock. The vehicle was taken to jordan ford (13010 I-35, live oak, tx 78233, (210) 653-3673) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced before it caught fire. Also, the half shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v002000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Transmission · 58,240 miles · GA

Ptu went out with less than 59,000 miles. Vehicle started making humming noise upon acceleration, then smell of burning oil/fluid at stop lights. After about 2 weeks it starting making a really loud clanking noise that sounded like the whole powertrain was going to fall out. Also, could feel it in the steering wheel when it got to that point.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · WV · crash · fire · 4 injuries

8/11/2018 I came upon stopped traffic with not enough time to decelerate. I immediately hit my brakes, but rearended a pickup truck. The truck flipped over on its passenger side. I continued traveling and went on the embankment. Airbags deployed. I noticed front passenger side in flames. Passersby got both of us out. But the car was totally engulfed in flames. It happened on interstate.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 2,000 miles · VA · 2 injuries

Federal should start investigate on the edge issues, I have researched on people who own ford edge, they have the same problem that I am having now. My 2013 edge is having a smell rubber or burning when you hard on the gas pedal and will smell burning, that will cause my wife and I have a headache really bad from this smell. I keep took my SUV to the ford, but they keep telling me they don't see any problem but over 81 people who complain about that issues so I think it is time for federal to take the action! I am consider to hire the lawyer and sue ford because I believe that ford do knows but won't admit it.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Airbags, Fuel system · NJ · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the driver veered off the roadway and crashed into a tree. The contact was uncertain if the air bags deployed. The driver sustained fatal injuries and a police a report was filed of the incident. The vehicle caught on fire due to a dislodged fuel line and a compromised firewall. The fire was ignited by the fuel leak that came from under the carriage. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/06/14 *bf. Updated 7/27/2015

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 39,600 miles · VA

We're keeping smell burning "rubber burning" smell like a fire burn. Transmission fluid was empty and no fluid there with no leaking, I had to pour fluid. Took this to dealership, they seems do not want to help or something like that. They were told me it was fine, didn't see anything wrong which this is not first time that I complain about that. I have decided to read another people who complain about smell issues so I am not only one. It has also not control very well when I was speeding.

Filed Mar 1, 2014 · Electrical · 5,216 miles · MS

Arriving home the evening of february 15, 2014 my two sons (both adults) smelled something burning when we got out of the car at our house. Upon inspection, they noticed the rubber cover over the positive post on the battery had melted slightly. I called the nearest ford dealer monday morning (2/17/14) to have them check it out. They discovered that the wrong circuit breaker assembly had been installed on the battery. And to make matters worse, the fuse was by-passed with the use of a large paper clip. Talk about rigging something up!!! This paper clip had gotten so hot it even burned a hole in the top of the battery about the size of a quarter. I have a photo. This was only discovered when the new circuit breaker assembly was about to be installed. It was all hidden by the rubber cover. We did not think to inspect this upon purchase in july, 2013. It was a brand new car! This was a tragedy waiting to happen. Fortunately it did not. But someone at either the manufacturer or the dealership rigged this instead of putting the proper part on it.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Lights · 5,000 miles · MI · crash · fire

We were involved in a four car crash. We were the third car. The traffic was a little heavy and stop and go. The two cars in front of us stopped fast and we did too. Then we looked in the rear view mirror and saw a honda odyssey coming at us at about 35-40 MPH. The driver slammed into the rear of our car. The car started on fire as soon as we were hit. I was in the passenger seat and I could see the flames and smoke coming out of the car. My husband jumped out of the car and I couldn't open my door. My husband then hit the unlock button on his side and then came around to the passenger side and got me out of the car. I was crying and terrified. A business man came from across the street and tried to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. He had to return back to his business and our new car was still on fire. The police and fire department came and put out the fire. The car was then towed away. I went to the hospital. I was sore from where the seatbelt was and from being so badly jerked back and forth. I am still receiving some medical care. The driver of the honda odyssey was found at fault and issued a ticket. We have yet to find out why this car started on fire. No one at the ford dealership could or would answer that question. Can you find the answer this question? Is there a defect in this car? Three older vehicles in this accident and the only car that starts on fire is our brand new 2013 ford edge with 5,000 miles on it. Ford should step up to the plate and acknowledge there is a problem when a brand new car starts on fire.