2015 Ford Edge: jerking or lurching

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal suddenly became inoperable, with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked backwards. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the back-over prevention system became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was intermittently blank and occasionally failed to function properly. The contact also stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly, requiring the brake pedal to be pumped several times while stopping the vehicle. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked with an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart, but failed to shift into drive. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Suspension · TN

I was recently driving home from work in rush hour traffic. At a stop light I began to accelerate and my car jerked extremely hard. Once I got to the next stoplight my Ford Edge began to shake violently. I was startled and didn’t know what to do. I was in the middle of traffic and it the shaking was incredibly scary. I got the car onto the mechanic only to be told that it’s the Torque Converter Shutter. Ford states that there’s no recall on this issue but it should be. My vehicle has less than 100k and this shouldn’t have happened.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 6 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound, and the vehicle started jerking while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the failure seemed like the brake pedal was being depressed while accelerating. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · NY

The front brakes are extremely touchy, periodically when coming to a stop. When you just immediately touch the brakes it low-speed the car comes to a jerking stop. I read online there is a recall due to some improper software being installed during the timeframe my car was manufactured. I would think this could absolutely contribute to the problem. Ever since I purchased a vehicle I've complained to the dealer and they told me there's no problem. I am a professional driver, I drive for work I've driven over 2,000,000 miles in my life and I know what I'm having brake issues. I went to the dealer about the online notification and they told me the only recall is for brake hoses and they have nothing for anti-lock software issues. Could somebody please clear this up for me as I can't even use this vehicle to teach my daughters how to drive because the brakes are so unpredictably touchy. Meeting sometimes they're fine and other times they are not, usually when you least expect it. Thank you

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · GA

Booster brake defect. There is a recall but my VIN # is not on the list. It should be. I had my car towed to the dealership for repair. The brakes delayed stopping my car. I could not drive it. My car VIN should be added to the recall. I am going to have to pay for repair because it is not added to the recall list but the problem is there. I should not have to pay for this repair. If my VIN is added later, will I be reimbursed ? When I press the brake the pedal is hard. The vehicle slows but does not stop when it should. If you pump the brake it sounds like the rotors sound when brake pads are bad. The car pops and scrubs, jerks to a stop. When coming up to a stop sign or red light the car takes longer to stop so you have to brake sooner. I took to dealership, parts where ordered to repair. Still waiting to see if I have to pay!

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 63,000 miles · OK

When accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle hesitates/stalls and then jerks as I try to accelerate again. This has happened several times.

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Engine · 20 miles · PR

Since I purchased the vehicle it has been making a jerking effect after it passes 1st gear to 2nd. The jerking effect seems to be coming from the motor. I took it to the dealer and the dealer said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. To this day it still has the jerking effect.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 8,000 miles · OH

Reverse aid camera randomly turns on while the car is in motion. When this happens the transmission appears to lurch as if the traction control system is adjusting the spin of the front tires. We have had this into the dealership multiple times and they have even replaced the camera and the issue still happens. We are concerned that the transmission may fail to operate normally under load when attempting to accelerate.

Filed Jul 3, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · VA

Driving down major highway. Car engine lurched and then suddenly lost all acceleration power. Had to coast to a stop by side of highway. Engine continued running very roughly. No acceleration or ability to drive. Dealership deemed it a electronic throttle body failure.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 5,700 miles · CA

While driving at 70 MPH on a busy stretch of highway, the vehicle jerked slightly, a notification light (orange wrench) came on saying to check the owner's manual, and the accelerator ceased to function. I was able to navigate the car safely to the shoulder; however, the braking felt strained and there was no ability to throttle the engine at any point. Upon stopping another notification popped up saying that "hill assist unavailable". Once stopped, I turned the engine off and let the car sit for a couple of minutes. The car restarted (albeit roughly), and I was able to drive home safely. The car is currently at the ford dealer where the vehicle was purchased. No update has been provided. The only feedback we've gotten was that they may "find nothing". This is a very serious problem, and I do not believe the vehicle is safe to operate without identifying and repairing this issue.