2008 Ford Edge Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 158about this part
- Share
- 14%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,138miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Ford Edge, 14% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,138 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear tail light bulbs are melting, several times now, after doing research it seems to be happening to a lot of people, so I see it as a safety issue. My turn signal went out and went to replace it and discovered the bulb was melted into the socket. (this happened three times now, I'm trying to figure out the issue. (it may be a factory electrical design fluke)”
NHTSA complaint #11342180, filed 2020-07, 50,000 miles“I bought a used 2008 Ford EDGE, tail light bulb was burnt out soon after I bought it. Went to change the bulb and discovered the socket was burnt up and melted. Checked the other side and had the same issue! This could definitely be a fire hazard! Googled the problem and found everyone complaining about the same issue!”
NHTSA complaint #11270030, filed 2019-10, 126,700 miles“I recently bought used 2008 Ford EDGE. My tail light went out and when I went to change the bulb, I discovered the bulb and the whole socket to be burnt and melted. I took to google and found everyone complaining about the same issue!! This could definitely be a fire hazard, it has me worried with 2 kids in my car!!”
NHTSA complaint #11270036, filed 2019-10, 126,700 miles“Both the rear tail/stop light bulb sockets melt from extreme bulb heat. This issue is posted by others all over the internet. This is a potential fire hazard that seriously needs addressing by Ford. In the past I replaced the right rear bulb which is when I discovered the issue. Yesterday I had to replace the left rear bulb and discoverd that socket too is melted along with the base of the bulb itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11206625, filed 2019-05, 175,000 miles“Left rear tail light burned out check bulb come to find out the socket is burned brown and the socket very crisp falling apart due to over heated socket this should be replaced by Ford. This may cause a fire hazard, take your vehicle to the dealer and have this checked before you have a fire!!! I found this when I checked to see if the turn signal/brake light were working.”
NHTSA complaint #10954591, filed 2017-02, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 18% |
| 2023 | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 | 18 | 14% |
| 2021 | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 | 25 | 8% |
| 2019 | 34 | 4% |
| 2018 | 37 | 4% |
| 2017 | 27 | 2% |
| 2016 | 38 | 4% |
| 2015 | 53 | 7% |
| 2014 | 56 | 15% |
| 2013 | 854 | 35% |
| 2012 | 462 | 41% |
| 2011 | 687 | 38% |
| 2010 | 28 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 158 | 14% |
| 2007 | 96 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Edge
438 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
277 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsBrakes
87 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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