2013 Ford Edge: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Brakes · LA

The 2013 Ford Edge began giving trouble after sitting at an intersection or pulling out of the driveway to enter major traffic. The vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as though it is running out of gas but it isn't out of gas. When you continue pressing on the accelerator it would jerk then accelerate. We barely escaped being hit from the rear because the vehicle died while pulling out onto the feeder, whereupon I struggled to pull into a nearby gas station. The brake pedal is generally stiff but can be depressed, however, in other instances, when braking the brake pedal sometimes becomes hard to depress but becomes easier after the car is driving for a long stretch, such as the freeway. When you start the car the panel is normal but as you begin driving the Check Brake System failure light begins to appear in Red and the ABS light and the oil light. Similar incidents as the previously mentioned situations have happened on numerous occasions.

Filed Jun 12, 2025 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle hesitated to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS, the Brake, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact stated that the mechanic had replaced the brake master cylinder a year prior. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was advised that the parts for the repairs were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 45MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and would not return to the original position. The brake pedal felt abnormally loose, and the vehicle was hesitating while slowing the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver temporarily lost control of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that his wife was eventually able to regain control of the vehicle and slow down in a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnostic result was not provided. In addition, the contact was advised by the independent mechanic that the parts for the repairs were not available by the local dealer. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced Ford Campaign Number: 23S12 and 13N01 as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed and went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be covered under Ford Service Campaign Number: 13N02 because the campaign had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 105,607 miles · MN

The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that there was an abnormal hissing noise detected when the brake pedal was depressed. While driving, the vehicle was hesitating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The mechanic informed the consumer that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 105,607.

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Brakes · 74,000 miles · TX

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and hesitated to respond, causing a 10-foot stopping distance delay. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Campaign Number: 13N02 as it had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard and hesitated to respond, causing a 10-feet stopping distance delay. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact they could not repair the vehicle under Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N02 for the brake booster warranty extension because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to Barbee's Freeway Ford (4471 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80222) who confirmed the information from the first dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and made an abnormal hissing sound, and felt soft. The contact also stated the brake pedal hesitated to respond, causing a 5-10 feet stopping distance delay. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown customer satisfaction program due to the manufacture on date. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The contact mentioned that while approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated to stop with an abnormal sound being heard. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to malloy ford of winchester (1911 valley ave, winchester, va 22601, (888) 710-7061) where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The contact mentioned a manufacturer extended warranty coverage for 13n02 (customer satisfaction program) however, the VIN was not included in the coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · GA

For several months my brakes have gotten worse and worse. Brake pads were replaced, brakes adjusted and even flooring the brakes sometimes does not work. Car has hesitated and shut off at intersections. Rain has caused some hydroplaning. Car continues rolling with brake pedal pushed all the way down. I stopped the car at a traffic light, but the car continued to roll slowly and ran into the vehicle in front of me! Help! No damage to either exterior, but I don't know what might happen next.

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 191,341 miles · FL

While driving at approximately 55-60 miles per hour the traction control and traction control off light lit up and a red brake malfunction light came on and the engine stopped while the car was in motion. We coasted to the side of the road and it took two attempts to start it again. The traction control light and traction control off light is still on. It happen three times so far and two of those times was while we were on the interstate in traffic travelling at 60-70 MPH. This was not safe at all. When it shuts off there is a big thud sound and the traction control, traction control off and a red brake malfunction light comes on. After the second time there is now a rattle. I have the car at home now but it has a hesitation in it when it is first started this all has happened in the last 4 days.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Transmission · 53,129 miles · NC

2013 edge with 53,000 miles - 3-4 months out of the power train warranty. Experienced intermittent noises when vehicle is cold (I.e. Grinding noise, engine running irregular, and faint humming at engine/transmission). This only happened approximately 3-4 times total with many days in between while the vehicle is moving. Very slight at first and progressed and became little more pronounced. When I would stop, the engine was calm and still. I would wonder if it was even still running. It took the dealership over a week to diagnose because it was intermittent and the mechanic had to continue to drive it before it happened again. Finally, formally diagnosed 5/22/19 as a failed ptu. No fluid leaks and all seals intact. Very little price break on labor and/or parts. The dealership refers you to corporate ford for any part and/or warranty complaints. Since there was no core charge, I did request that the failed part be returned after replacement. Without intervention to force ford to acknowledge that there is problem, this part will continue to be produced and installed on vehicles. Lastly, with the foreknowledge mentioned above about this vehicles' ptu issues. I would certainly hesitate to buy any ford edge or flex because of this substandard part that should be recalled for consumer safety reasons. Keep in mind that the fix is only to put this same poorly designed replacement part back on the vehicle - only to wait for it to possibly fail again.