2013 Ford Edge: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel displayed a Yellow Wrench symbol (Power Train Malfunction), and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The failure occurred two more times the same day while driving at undisclosed speeds. The failure occurred two days later while driving at approximately 10-15 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

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, 2022 · UT

The vehicle is not going into second gear. A pull onto a 40 mph road means a quick start but then the vehicle won't shift gears so needs to be pulled over quickly to not be in the way of coming traffic. It was inspected by family automatician but wrench light had turned off and stopped problem. Then happened again the next morning followed by wrench light later in the day. Not inspected, yet.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Engine · 87,000 miles · VA

Driving heard a clunk sound and car went into limp mode. Going 50 MPH on straight roadway. The 'wrench' light came on and vehicle continued in limp mode. Pulled over and put on emergency flashers. Car had to be towed to dealership. They put on machine to check codes and found nothing and there was error no code stored. Before they can do anything to fix vehicle they need it to replicate error. The wrench light is out, but now worried to drive because nothing was resolved.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine · 77,000 miles · PA

Since july of 2019 until I had it repaired end of january 2020. My car would shut off(the engine) completely go into limp mode-five times in the past six months thank god the drivers behind me were alert enough to notice my car go into limp mode-I could've been killed-literally it was 55 miles per hour I would go or sometimes 25 MPH-I took it to different ford dealers and it was stated wait til a light goes on so they could make a diagnosis or copy a code-well soon as I started the engine it would be drivable til boom it would shut off again in couple of weeks with no warning. Finally, I did some research about the throttle body and guess what told a dealer to replace it and hasn't shut off since. Thank god I did my own research-states there are currently recalls but guess what enough people haven't complained about the 2013 edge for it to be on the recall list-its an easy fix-and my sons could have lost a mother-husband could've lost a wife and elderly parents loose there primary caregiver all because of a part which is an easy fix. I beg you please add the 2013 ford edge on recall not because of the money-but because I got no help from mechanics from three ford dealer-I was told wait til a diagnostic light comes on-well guess what the last ford dealer I went to which was 100 miles round trip told me with this part a diagnostic light does not come on-had I not done my research and taken it to right ford dealer I could've been killed-dont let this happen to someone who doesn't have time to do the research-alert them with a recall-and please let me know if you do put it on recall--I would appreciate a refund-for my time and trouble. And for putting my life in danger-you can't put a price on that!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Engine · 45,000 miles · FL

2013 ford edge limited 45k miles tampa fl - car will randomly go into limp mode without warning at any time, all lights on dash come on along with the wrench. This has happened on three different occasions, two on a busy 4 lane city street above 40 MPH and the last was while merging onto the interstate above 50 MPH. This is a very dangerous defect that will eventually result in an accident. Once in limp mode I will have to pull over, stop and restart the car at which point the car drives normal. Dealer can't replicate the fault, so they can't do anything. I have an extended warranty through 75k miles but can't use that either as the ford dealer can't replicate the problem. Through research I found the same symptoms on other fords where the throttle body was an issue including my year edge. Ford did a recall on a bunch but my year and model were not included. Clearly ford needs to expand their recall as this is extremely unsafe.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

While driving down road (highway) car goes into a limp mode and will trust start slowing down and eventually comes to a slow crawl less than 5 mpg.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Engine · 39,750 miles · FL

Sudden loss of power, no special environmental conditions, engine RPM dropped without warning to 400 RPM, car speed limited to 1 MPH. Had to quickly pull off 45 MPH, 4-land hwy. Thru heavy traffic to reach side street (no shoulder available). Engine continued to run - but no response to throttle pedal. Condition known as "limp mode". Turned engine off, waited few minutes, started back up normally. Dealer unable to pull error code. However, research and complaints filed on-line show this is recurring problem with ford electronic throttle body failure. This is definately a safety issue. Many other ford models have had recall for defective etb's - but not my VIN. Sudden loss of power is indicated by "yellow wrench" indicator - but sudden complete loss of power is severe safety issue on roads without shoulder, or worse, heavy multi-lane traffic or narrow bridges. Ford accepted complaint - but refused extended warranty coverage - dealer charges for replacement etb installation were not subsidized by ford. If ford etb's have been recalled on other models, all etb's should be recalled. Severe, scary, reliability & safety issue.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 66,500 miles · TX

Car will stall and go into limp mode, yellow wrench appears on left hand display. This has happened twice within the last 3 months, once in the middle lane of a rush hour freeway travelling at 40mph. I was lucky to get across to the shoulder before I lost all momentum. No response when pushing the accelerator, engine shakes badly. Have to restart the car in order to continue travel. All research points to faulty electronic throttle body. Ford service center advisers agree but refuse to perform repair under warranty as there are no codes. The codes get wiped after restarting the engine.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Fuel system · 41 miles · TX

Driving down a city street. Stopped at a light and when it was green we got up to about 45 MPH, the car started sputtering would not accelerate. It went into limp mode and we had to pull over into the turn lane. We could not drive the vehicle and had to be towed to a dealer. Dealer advised faulty throttle body which I understand is a known issue.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 56,734 miles · DC

Purchased this vehicle march 29, 2016. Less than 2 months later the vehicle started randomly stalling and going into limp mode and I had to pull over on the busy dc highway with 2 small children in the back which was extremely dangerous. The check engine light and a wrench light came on but it cut off after a restart. Auto zone couldnt read the codes unless the car was malfunctioning at the time which happens randomly. Since the car is still within the powertrain warranty I took it to the ford dealership and they diagnosed it as p2111 electric throttle body failure. The advisor agreed that this has been a common problem in ford models and I read that a consumer safety program was started for other ford models with the exact same problem. The advisor said it is not covered by the powertrain warranty and since there is no recall for this problem with ford edges I have to pay $800+ dollars to have it repaired. This is outrageous. Apparently someone has to lose their life before ford issues a recall on this known issue. I hope the federal safety agency steps in before something tragic happens! Ive attached a picture showing the lights on the dash after about the 10th time the car stalled.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 52,671 miles · TX

The first incident happened: I was pulling out into traffic, when the car pretty well just shut down. It did not go into limp mode. I was stopped right in the middle of oncoming traffic. The engine was shaking violently with no power at all. I was unable to move. Thankfully there were no oncoming vehicles at this time. I had to shut the car off and restart it, and it went like nothing ever happened. Unfortunately all the warning lights and the such went off on restart. I took the vehicle to the ford house here. They said they could not replicate the issue and the computer did not have any error codes. So there was nothing they could do. At this time it did it highly intermittently and far between each time. So it went on like that for about the last year. It got to the point though you couldnt drive anywhere with out it happening. I wouldn't even let my wife drive the car, due to this issue or my kids to ride in it. Recently it started doing it alot more often. So, finally I could take it to the ford house and they could replicate it. Took it over to the shop this morning, drove 15 miles and the car shut down 7 times in traffic. Finally after a year and a half of being unable to replicate the issue, it did it while they were driving it. The throttle body was the culprit. I knew it, they knew it, all along and refused to fix it. Now they had to fix it. Figured it would be covered under their extended warranty on throttle body failures. Nope, I had to shell out $600 for a part that ford and the federal safety agency knew was a bad part.