2008 Ford Edge Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford Edge, 8% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes make a hissing noise when I press down.. I have to press all the way down to get it to stop. This is very dangerous.also, my back tail lite has had to be replaced 2 times because the socket got hot. Also, my car jumps sometimes when pressing on the gas(transmission issue?) I have also had the gas tank replaced(due to a recall)”
NHTSA complaint #10928547, filed 2016-11, 74,000 miles“My turn signal bulb socket fries repeatedly. This will be the fourth time in 2 years replacing it. It burns up the socket and melts the bottom of the light bulb. I got the parts from Ford dealership also but I have read online any people having issues with it. It just goes out all of a sudden.”
NHTSA complaint #11121862, filed 2018-08, 145,676 miles“I was driving to the mall and all of a sudden I could barely press on the brakes. It was extremely difficult to press the brake pedal. I heard hissing sounds like air releasing. I took it to a mechanic and he said the brake booster was going out and this is a world wide problem with Ford edges. I have yet to have it fixed as the part is extremely expensive.”
NHTSA complaint #10721080, filed 2015-05, 143,955 miles“When were driving the car it loses power(the traction control just comes on for no reason) , when we go above 70 our ABS light comes on, our brakes randomly just start grinding then they will stop, we have replaced the breaks last month.”
NHTSA complaint #11300776, filed 2020-01, 168,909 miles“No warning indicator given. The breaks decide to stop working. Hissing sound when break is applied. I had to mash on the peddle to stop. Luckily I was traveling at a slow speed. I have 2 children ages 1 and 2 in the car with me. This is an absolute hazard and needs to be corrected by Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10926978, filed 2016-11, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 | 33 | 4% |
| 2017 | 209 | 15% |
| 2016 | 157 | 17% |
| 2015 | 133 | 18% |
| 2014 | 66 | 17% |
| 2013 | 633 | 26% |
| 2012 | 273 | 24% |
| 2011 | 308 | 17% |
| 2010 | 179 | 27% |
| 2009 | 43 | 16% |
| 2008 | 87 | 8% |
| 2007 | 117 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Edge
438 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
277 complaintsElectrical system
158 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsExterior lighting
69 complaintsFuel system
69 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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