2017 Ford Edge: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Brakes, Tires · 66,195 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle shuddered. The TPMS and an unknown brake-related warning light was illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front brake flexible hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact mailed the manufacturer to attempt to notify the manufacturer of the issue however, the contact never received a response. The failure mileage was approximately 66,195.

Filed Feb 10, 2026 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal travelled to the floorboard. The vehicle jerked, made an abnormal grinding sound, and there was a delay in responding, causing the braking distance to be extended. An unknown warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front brake hoses and the rear brake hoses needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact requested a trade; however, the request was denied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed May 15, 2025 · Brakes, Seat belts · IL

I have been fixing my brakes and rotors every 4 months. 3 times my brake line has busted. The first time there was a recall and it was fixed. The second time I almost died had to hop a curb to stop I had my baby in the car with me. Ford apologized and gave me a free extended platinum warranty and fixed the problem. This last time I was pulling out of the pharmacy and my peddle went straight to the floor and I couldn't stop I was luckily in a empty parking lot. I keep having problems with the brakes and loud squealing noises. I stopped going to the dealership because they said I drive alot and need new breaks every 4 months, when I shouldn't need breaks every couple thousand miles. I'm being tooken advantage of. I can't afford to keep getting brakes and rotors. I'm a single mom on disability. I just got new break pads and rotors and calipers a month ago. I brought my truck into a mechanic to clean the break parts because my rims are so dirty and the squealing is so loud and when I come to a complete stop my truck feels hesitant. The mechanic cleaned & greased my pads and calipers and out some red paste said that should help but it didn't. This is absolutely insanity. Something is wrong. This is the 2nd time my passenger seat belt has stopped working and my air bag light is on. I can't afford to take it back to the dealership and pay 100s of dollars. This has been a repeating problem for years with the breaks. 5 years to be exact. And 8 months ago I fixed the seatbelt.

Filed Aug 29, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal grinding sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, causing metal shavings to enter the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Transmission · NY

I recently bought a 2017 Ford Edge back May 2022, my flex plate broke at 121,000 miles and the manufacturer will not cover it after 120,000 at all. I see this is an issue with many of these Ford edges. They are saying it’s a “customer satisfaction program” not a recall. I don’t understand why not, when it is in fact, a safety issue and the flex plate was a recall before back in 2018 for this same model vehicle. This caused my whole transmission to go due to this issue within an hour of hearing rattling then metal grinding and now it’s in a shop not drivable, I thankfully got home and put my car in park in my driveway and then my car wouldn’t move.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · 96,434 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the sunroof was damaged. The contact related the failure to heat or water damage. The contact also stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the transmission was slipping with an abnormal grinding sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,434.

Filed Jan 14, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · GA

A warning lamp for the power train came on while traveling on the highway (Wrench indicator). We stopped to check the owners manual for the meaning of the wrench indicator. After seeing it was for the power train, we started back up and headed towards Edgefield (where we live) and get to the closest Ford dealer. After starting the vehicle back up, the warning lamp was no longer lit. While accelerating to highway speeds entering the highway, the engine flex plate gave out and all power from the engine was lost. The vehicle still kept power to the electrical systems (Power steering, A/C, lights, etc.) but no power was being pushed to the wheels. Had the incident happened at full highway speeds, it is unknown what damage could have occurred. This is the assumption from myself due to the symptoms provided from the vehicle at the halt. Symptoms include: Grinding/Rattling sound from the rear of the engine, sounds more prevalent at idle and when shifting into gear, loss of power to wheels, and no other systems have issue after incident. Vehicle is currently at Herlong Ford (SC Ford Dealer) awaiting diagnostic and possible maintenance after the incident. I would assume the vehicle would be available for inspection upon request. After conducting research, we are now aware of a known recall on this specific vehicle for its age and time of manufacturing. The owned vehicle falls into the criteria for the recall but it is unknown why it is not noted on the vehicle history/Ford recall center. The vehicle was manufactured at the Oakville plant, falls within the recall years 2013-2018, and has shown all symptoms pertaining to the recall that is open on other vehicles.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Body, Brakes · 35,000 miles · CO

Living in colorado it get very cold at times. A gap at the front edge of the rear wheel well opening allows melted snow or ice to get into the area and under the rear doors. The liquid re-freezes and seals the door shut. It can not be opened. Putting heat lamps near the two areas (both sides) took over an hour to thaw the ice and allow the door(s) to open. #2 brakes squeak when backing up - reported to dealer several time and brakes were checked - worst again in cool weather. I may not seem like a big deal to have the rear doors freeze shut but it is potentially very serious if the vehicle had to be exited in a hurry in an emergency.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Brakes squeak upon initial drive and engine has a rattling noise coming from the front passenger area during start up.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Fuel system · 60 miles · MI

Raw fuel odor when driving and stopping the car. Fuel leak, starting problems and fuel pump issue. Car was not repaired or replaced upon request, pat milliken ford refused to work on car even though we were in immediate danger of a catastrophic problem. Pat milliken ford was not authorized by ford motor company to remove fuel tank and fix fuel pump until they proved there was a problem, even though we took 25 videos over a 3 month period as evidence. For 3 months of payments, insurance and fear of the risk of fire while driving, ford motor and pat milliken refused to repair the car after more than 5 visits, numerous conversations with ford motor customer service and pat milliken ford. The smell of raw gas, and the long grind delayed start existed when car was idle after traveling local streets and highways..