2008 Ford Edge Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford Edge, 1% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Discovered my 2008 EDGE has a failed water pump asy. Car overheated due to this. According to several seasoned mechanics and Ford, this should not happen to this car with this amount of mileage. The way this car was engineered, it is a $2300+ repair - for a water pump! Spoke with Ford several times asking for them to step-up and take responsibility. Got no help except I should keep my receipts. Very disappointed in Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10611132, filed 2014-07, 88,680 miles“I began to notice a white dust blowing from my vents when I turned the air conditioner on about a month ago. I had an independent repair shop as well as a Ford dealership look at this and they both agreed that it was flux that was coming off of the evaporator. I was told by the independent repair shop that this was toxic and that it needed repaired immediately. The dealership said this was a known defect but that I would have to pay for it because the vehicle is no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10351428, filed 2010-08, 53,000 miles“2008 EDGE purchased new in 2009. Immediately noted strange surging when accelerating and braking. Concerned about transmission. Notified Ford cooperate when dealer said vehicle was performing 'normally so concerned ceased driving on freeway. In sept of 2011, took vehicle to be serviced. They asked that I wait even though I shared ongoing concerns. Vehicle was given to me and told that all was well. At 32000, in dec. Of 2011 engine light came on...took to dealer who advised me they would need to keep it for some time and engine needed to be removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441267, filed 2011-12, 32,000 miles“Ongoing transmission issues since purchased new. Been to repair for more than 17 days and issues still remain unresolved. Took car in for regular scheduled oil changes and repairs.at approximately 30,000 miles the camphasers ( Ford admitted wrong camphasers had been installed) were replaced. Coolant problem discovered as well when vehicle engine was removed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453113, filed 2012-03, 100 miles“Foul odor in cabin after stopping vehicle. Smells like burning oil or other fluids. Internet search reveals possible manufacturer defect related to leaking ptu in awd vehicles causing fluid to leak on to exhaust piping resulting in this odor. The smell is very nauseous and prolongs exposure could make passengers feel ill and safety concerns with breathing in these fumes is questioned.”
NHTSA complaint #10491532, filed 2013-01, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10137131Apr 11, 2018Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039155Aug 9, 2010Ford: there may be a rough idle or misses while the malfunction light is on. There are mutliple possible trouble codes stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 34 | 4% |
| 2018 | 179 | 21% |
| 2017 | 266 | 19% |
| 2016 | 89 | 10% |
| 2015 | 25 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 12 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Edge
438 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
277 complaintsElectrical system
158 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsExterior lighting
69 complaintsFuel system
69 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsWheels
19 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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