Ford Edge fuel gauge problems

Filed Nov 1, 2023 · Fuel system · MI

After filling up the vehicle to the "first click" at the gas station and driving home, noticed strong fuel odor in garage. Next trip noticed a puddle of fuel under the fuel tank and dripping fuel from vehicle. Issue goes away after driving about 75 miles. Next fill up, purposely kept fuel level no higher than about 3/4 tank do not currently have the issue. Am not filling the vehicle to full any longer. No check engine light indicated, even after driving over 300 miles.

Filed May 12, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · DC · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Auto Zone where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and the contact was informed that the vapor canister was faulty. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine long block had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, she had notified the dealer that she had lightly tapped the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle quickly accelerated without warning. The contact applied extra pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the contact lightly struck the bumper of another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in The Customer Satisfaction Program for 22N12 and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that on another occasion after refueling the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel gauge reading failed to display correctly. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · 78,400 miles · IN

I went to work this morning and parked car I had a half a tank of gas and 8 hours later when I got off of work the gas gauge said that I had a full tank of gas. When I got home and parked car I smelled a lot of fumes and gas.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OK

Check fuel inlet came on. Then engine light several days later. The gas gauge will not read the level of gas. Now the check engine light is coming on. The dealer said it is not covered under emissons. And it sure is. These fumes are getring in the air. And the valve is not working causing the gas can to get metal which will in turn tear this up .

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 220,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to raymond chevrolet (118 il-173, antioch, il 60002, (800) 989-5939) where they stated there was a lifetime warranty on the fuel pump module, filler hole, and fuel tank, which were replaced. After the repair, the fuel gauge failed to provide accurate readings. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, which resulted in a dispute about whether or not the fuel gauge indicator was damaged by the mechanic. The dealer threatened to charge the contact for the repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford edge. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present and the fuel gauge levels rapidly diminished after refueling. Upon inspection, the owner observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to northgate ford (8940 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh) where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the fuel tank and the tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system) in 2016, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 94,000 miles · OK

Tuesday night 1/22/2019, my daughter described that her car had lost all power while she was driving down a small mostly deserted street in our town when she braked and attempted to turn. She had an extremely difficult time braking and turning the car to get off of the roadway. So, that same evening, I decided to see if it happened to me. It was noted that she had just over a quarter tank of gas so I thought maybe her gas gauge was wrong so I filled the car. We drove around 6 miles when it did happen to me as I braked and attempted to make a left hand turn in front of oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the vehicles headed my way were quite a bit down the street, and I allowed myself ample time to get across were this to happen. However, this was at night when that street isn't busy. We live off of this street so avoiding during the day isn't an option. During the day when traffic is busy and constant, there would be no way to allow that much time to get across safely. In the months leading up to these power failures, there were at least three instances where we were in a drive thru or stopped at a stoplight where power would be lost, but never when the car was actually in motion as happened twice on 1/22/2019. I found a forum where this has been reported many times not only to ford, but to the federal safety agency and nothing by way of a recall has been called for this problem and it appears that someone will be killed prior to something being done. I've read that the throttle body seems to be the issue here and that ford has denied a problem saying they've never heard of this problem when people take these cars to the dealerships. The evidence is all over the internet where people describe the exact same problem. This car will only be driven as needed and absolutely is not allowed onto the highway. Please help resolve this known problem before someone is killed.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Fuel level drops dramatically, the fuel indicator will drop up to 20 miles per every mile of actual mileage. Gas seems to be leaking and odometers will skip numbers.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. After the fuel tank was replaced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline), the fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer approximately six times for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 5,300 miles · OK

Vehicle mileage - approximately 5300 fuel level approx. 3/4 full fuel line connection separation, causing fuel starvation to engine, engine stoppage, loss of power steering and brakes. Enroute 25 july 2016 on us hwy 64 from durango, co to taos, nm, cresting 10,500 ft mountain pass, starting downgrade, vehicle started to misfire, fuel smell, fluctuating RPM between 1500 and zero, then engine stopped, losing power to steering and braking, making it difficult to safely pull to a stop. Fortunate to locate a level pull-off. Upon exiting vehicle, observed strong fuel smell, but no fuel leak in engine compartment or under vehicle. Opened fuel tank filler cap and vented with filler tool. Attempted to start vehicle without success, but strong fuel smell and fuel spill generated under the vehicle. Pushed vehicle away from fuel spill. Attempted to start vehicle a second time without success, generating another fuel spill from cover panel under lh passenger. Removed cover and found outboard of the two fuel lines separated at connection. Reassembled fuel line connection, believing the connection to be secure. Successfully restarted vehicle and re-secured cover panel. Proceeded to destination, but with approximately fuel level, indicating that approximately fuel level lost during fuel line separation. Upon reaching destination, removed lh cover panel to re-access fuel line connections. Pulled and released fuel line connection, reassembled connection, pressed the green locking tab and pulled connection to ensure it was secure. Upon return home 28 july 2016 dealer service technician inspected fuel line connections, found them secure, added tie wraps to both fuel line connections to prevent green locking tab from disengaging unless tie wraps are removed. 29 july 2016 call to ford customer service stated this was a non-issue since service returned vehicle to user.