2015 Ford Edge: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Engine · 113,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The wrench symbol was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N03. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2021 · Electrical · CA

While driving approx. 10 MPH engine lost power and went into limp mode on public road. Vehicle engine light, traction control light, emergency service, and warning lights all came on. Vehicle managed to get to a safe off road condition. Vehicle was restarted and condition did not clear. Limp mode approx. 1 mile home. Reading up on situation ford has had Electronic throttle body issues that match all symptoms, Customer Satisfaction Program 16B32. Car is going to ford ASAP for inspection and diagnostic. Before this incident only few problems with the car. Premature battery Failure 2x, and door electronics failing to open windows and lock unlock vehicle.

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · MN

When parking the vehicle the shifter got stuck in park but the vehicle itself was stuck in neutral. Had to put on parking brake and get vehicle towed (09/20). Vehicle was fixed. Issues with electronics on shifter (10/19/20). Reversing out of driveway onto street. When I attempted to shift into drive the vehicle would not shift out of neutral. Coasted down the hill 500' and pulled over to the shoulder at intersection. Shifter would move but the indictor on the dash would not say it was out of neutral. I tried a few things before putting it into park which again locked up the shifter. Shifter was stuck in park but vehicle was in neutral. Had to have the vehicle towed again to ford dealership. This time it was the shifter bushing fell apart. Waiting to see what happens next with this issue. Luckily it was only myself and not my children in the vehicle when I had to coast down the hill and left at an intersection.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 42,000 miles · IA

I have owned the vehicle for 9 months. 1st occurrence on 3/31/19, accelerating to merge on highway and vehicle shuddered, lost engine power and went into limp mode. I limped it home and after about 10 minutes I started the vehicle and it drove fine... Until 2nd occurrence on 4/4/19... This time was driving about 35-40 mpg approaching an intersection when the vehicle lost all engine power and I coasted to the stop light, put in park, shut off vehicle and restarted... It then drove normally. I have been lucky twice. The 1st occurrence was scary as I was just getting on the highway with cars approaching me from behind very quickly not knowing that I could only go about 20mph. The 2nd occurrence I was very lucky to have gotten a red light just as I was coasting to the intersection. At this point I don't trust my vehicle and am scared to drive it knowing that at any time, I may lose power and not be so lucky. I have had zero problems for 9 months and now 2 of these issues in 5 days... What's next?

Filed May 4, 2017 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · MD

Vehicle lost all forward driving power when merging into traffic on 3 lane major highway from on ramp during rush hour traffic. Wrench light came on and vehicle entered limp mode. Nearly crashed because of limp mode caused reduced steering and reduced speed to maximum of 10 MPH on highway with 55 MPH speed limit. No where to pull over on highway so drove vehicle in limp mode off next exit. After parking and re-starting, reverse not engaging and now slipping in and out of drive gears. Towed to dealer. Dealer unable to diagnose transmission problem. During diagnosis dealer performed cost analysis and decided to replace entire transmission. Vehicle at dealer service center for 30 days. After picking up "repaired" vehicle a loud exhaust note is now prevalent. Need to take vehicle back to dealer service department for further diagnosis.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 3,000 miles · MD

Electronic throttle body failure. Vehicle lost all engine power and entered limp mode at 70 MPH on highway. Warning lights came on & no notice given. Had to immediately pull over to side of highway. Nearly lost control of vehicle and almost crashed. Dealer stated the electronic throttle body failed and deemed car unfit/unsafe for travel on the road. Left vehicle at ford dealer to replace throttle body.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Engine · 15,000 miles · NH

I was driving on a back road but I was at an intersection and my car went into limp mode. I got bumped by other drivers and I had to make it to the break down lane. The car completely shutdown it was frightening. Ford said nothing was wrong when there clearly was.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 9,300 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode several times, which prevented the vehicle from being driven over 5 MPH. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The dealer also stated that there were more than 8,000 parts on back order and were unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the part for the repair. The contact waited for weeks for a response from the manufacturer to determine a solution. The approximate failure mileage was 9,300.