2013 Ford Edge engine problems

Filed Jun 27, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · NH

I am filing a consumer complaint against Ford Motor Company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 Ford Edge 3.5L AWD. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal water pump that dumps coolant into the engine oil when it fails, hiding the defect from consumers until the powertrain is destroyed. Furthermore, the All-Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is overheating due to a design that labels the fluid 'lifetime' and prevents standard servicing. I purchased this vehicle for $14,400 and have invested $4,000 in maintenance, and I am seeking state consumer protection advocacy regarding Ford's deceptive engineering practices."

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

I have several different things going on. First of all my rear turn signals do not work, nor do my rear hazard lights. I've taken it to a mechanic who has extensively looked at this and has determined that it's the body control modular and is suggested replacement. I have been waiting for several months for this part to come in but he keeps telling me it's on back order. Also, my radiator fan/assembly went bad and had to be replaced. Upon the mechanic installing the new fan assembly, I had numerous fuses blown and that is when my blinker and hazard light issue started. This is a major safety concern as signaling the direction that you're turning is very important to other drivers. Additionally, it is against the law not to use signals. I'm constantly in fear that someone is going to rear in me because of my inability to signal when switching lanes and or turning. Additionally, my back up camera stopped working shows a black screen with a notice to contact the dealer. Another issue I have is that my door ajar light is illuminated all the time. I often feel unsafe and fear that the door may just come open at any time, I am unable to lock my doors with the internal lock , which means my doors are left unlocked while I'm in the vehicle. Also, the interior lights stay on for awhile when car turned off, thus putting more strain on the battery, which I've just replaced. Plus, the dome light will not go off until you accelerated to about 20 mph, however, when putting the car in reverse there's no way to get the lights to turn off in this causes visibility issues at night. That in conjunction with my backup camera not working makes it a very dangerous situation when going in reverse. I also detect the odor of gasoline which lingers in my vehicle for some time after getting fuel. I'm scared that there's a leak and if so the potential of a fire is very concerning. And I've noticed that my gas mileage is not really good and I'm not sure if that's related.

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · PA

I purchased this vehicle used in August 2025 from the estate of a friend's relative. The records show it was meticulously maintained and no recall notices have been unaddressed. The prior owner used it infrequently and it still has just under 90k miles. There were no major engine issues when my local repair shop (over 12 years and 3 vehicles) inspected all systems, and the vehicle passed for PA state inspection and emissions. However, driving more, I noticed that the brakes would intermittently become "mushy" or "hard" and overall less responsive. I needed to use a lot of force to fully stop over a longer distance. There was also a hissing noise while braking and sometimes the cabin air fan would blast on suddenly. Then, while stopped at a red light and applying the brakes, the engine shut off and check engine light came on. My mechanic detected O2 sensor codes P2195/P2197 indicating "stuck lean." But nothing about the brake booster, and so we cleaned it up a bit and tried to get more of an understanding of the issue. Now I know that the compromised engine vacuum from the booster air leak is impacting the fuel/air balance. Extremely unsafe. This has now happened MANY times while I try to get a good diagnosis and help. It's scary, and makes city driving very challenging. On multiple occasions I feared I would hit other vehicles or would have to "creep" at a light to alleviate the airflow issues from braking. If I have to be at a light for more than a moment, I will put the car in park and foot off the brake. I'd rather risk being honked at or hit, than have the engine dying on me in traffic. When I was able to get to a dealership, I was informed that it was the brake booster. The first thing I found when looking up that part for the 2013 Ford Edge was the recall. The dealership says my VIN was not covered, but it seems more than coincidence that this is the exact problem, now confirmed by the dealership. The part is faulty, and should be replaced by OEM.

Filed Sep 20, 2025 · Engine, Steering · NC

Since the day I bought my 2013 Edge I have had nothing but problems ranging from Backup Camera always has a distorted image, appears upside down or it will just be blank. For the last year I have had my car looked at, changed everything that could possibly be changed to now my car can be going down the road running 55-60 MPH and the car will just shut down and flash random warnings on the dash but the scariest & most unsafe part is how the steering wheel locks up or I lose power steering making it hard to move or coast off the road to safety. At this point I don't know what else to do. Questions below are asking for dates but unfortunately there are so many dates that my car does this as it happens almost daily so I will put date for the last day I drove it. Right now it has been sitting at a mechanic's place for the last 3.5 weeks.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Engine · TX

Water pump failure coolant leaking out of it Was driving at 10mph in parking garage when temperature gauge went to hot on cluster instrument everyone was ok had have had vehicle for about a month before breakdown private dealer did say there were no issues car has not been checked by a certified dealership.

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 80 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while the RPMs exceeded 5,000 RPM. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that his wife turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was on LIMP Mode. The contact's wife was able to drive to the residence. A mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence and informed the contact that there was a misfire in cylinder #2. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure could be related to the coil packs, the fuel injectors, or the fuel lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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 Nov 20, 2024 · Engine · 70,450 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered an unknown fluid leak. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the water pump had failed and caused radiator fluid to leak from the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the replacement of the water pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 70,450.

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Engine · 135,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the turbo had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided . The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2024 · Engine · 114,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after arriving at her destination, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated upon further inspection, she noticed a leak coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump had failed, and that the front of the engine and the timing belt needed to be removed to reach the parts needed to be replaced. Additionally, the bearing behind the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.