2014 Ford Edge: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · 108,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal depressed, and the vehicle to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel, with an abnormal burning metal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD-2 scanner and retrieved error codes for the Power Control Module, Steering Column Control Module, and Power Train Control Module. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown because the contact had previously cleared the error codes twice. The contact related the failure to Manufacturer Recall: 24E10; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Engine · 155,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the engine and a wrench warning lights were illuminated. The failure had become more persistent and occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle became idle, lost power steering functionality, and lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and regained proper functionality. The failure was intermittent but became more persistent and occurred whether the vehicle had been refueled. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who had replaced the Oxygen sensor twice, the purge valve once, and the EVAP twice; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2024 · Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated but started after several attempts. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the starter on the vehicle was not failing. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the back-over prevention camera failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and instructed the contact to reach out to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2022 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that her vehicle would fail to start immediately after adding gas into the fuel tank as the check engine warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle would eventually start up after multiple attempts; however, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact also mentioned that an abnormal creaking sound would emit from the front end of the vehicle. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified about the failure and both informed her that the vehicle was not under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed May 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · LA

It started with something with the battery saver no dash lights respond to the key turning on of had keys programmed I’ll change the ECU I change the main harness the dash harness the engine harness all from Ford ignition switch steering column module BCM I don’t know I don’t understand I need to get this issue fixed it’s almost been seven months no vehicle I’m still paying a $450 note on it and I can’t get back to work without a vehicle Something got to shake I got no money bring it to no dealer. I’ve changed to batteries since the incidence just because to try it nothings worked if anybody knows any info don’t hesitate to contact me

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · TX

I have infrequent linkage concerns while traveling at slower speeds usually in parking lot type traffic where braking and light acceleration are constant. After coasting, in drive, there is a slight hesitation when the accelerator is pressed, then a noticeable, sometimes hard, engagement of the transmission.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Engine · 23 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford edge. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle was taken to antelope valley ford lincoln (1155 auto mall dr, lancaster, ca 93534, (888) 483-0454). The failure could not be duplicated and no diagnostic failure codes were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to two different independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that there was turbo lag. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the issue was a function of the vehicle. The contact stated that an inspector was hired for a final inspection and determined that turbo lag was the issue. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 23.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · 13,000 miles · FL

Car hesitates 4 or 5 seconds when going from reverse to drive when increasing speed on highway to change lanes or after coasting then try to accelerate ford says tough live with it tried several times to have it repaired they say cant be done