2013 Ford Edge: check engine light

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 Aug 15, 2025 · Fuel system · HI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 18, 2025 · Brakes · 161,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that there was an air hissing sound near the brakes, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was hard and tight, requiring added force to depress the brake pedal. There was a loss of power brakes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the power brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

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 Mar 21, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · 122,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started to jerk while driving. The contact stated that once the vehicle while driving at speed, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine and ABS warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump and power train failure. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2025 · Brakes · 134,460 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became stiff with an abnormal hissing sound. The contact stated that on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after each failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,460.

Filed Oct 30, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · 170,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been involved in a crash due to brake failure, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt, door, fender, tire, CV joint axle, bumper, bumper cover, headlights, and grill had been replaced. A police report was filed. The contact suffered neck pain, and medical treatment was received. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed; the brake pedal was extremely firm while depressed and made a hissing sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the air bag module was reset. The contact was informed that there was no brake failure. The vehicle was then taken to Simmons-Rockwell Ford, Inc. (1160 Co Rd 66, Hornell, NY 14843), and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02 (Extended Warranty Coverage On Brake Booster); however, the vehicle exceeded the mileage limitations. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal needed to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure became persistent. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated but then deactivated independently. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,500.

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 Jul 25, 2024 · Brakes · PA

I have a 2013 ford edge. When I press on the brake sometimes it goes down smoothly and I hear a hissing noise and then the next time I brake it is stiff, hard as a rock and I can barely get the vehicle to stop. This is dangerous! A major safety issue but for some unknown reason my 2013 is not showing a recall. I heard that the brake boosters could be the problem. Also my check engine light came on when the stiff brake started happening. I just bout the suv 2 weeks ago. Ford will not help me as no recall is issued.