2008 Ford Edge Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Ford Edge, 8% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Here we are years later and still the same issues....loss of power without warning, shuts off with no warning. Bangs when shifting, very rough shifting. Feels like its in 1st gear and then shifts roughly into gear, or I have to stop shut it off and start again. I see alot of the same complaint and no recall? Its gettin stupid now! This should be recalled, it is a safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #11414086, filed 2021-04, 211,000 miles“My car have 13300 ml the water pump are leak flue into the engine oil lubrication system, and damage the engine, am doe my research and I fin out the water pump utility live is 15000 mi acorder to eastern district court of michigan resolution of Ford motor company manufacture engine fail”
NHTSA complaint #11298133, filed 2020-01, 133,000 miles“I purchased this car within the past month from a used car dealership with 78,000 miles on it. This past weekend, I was pulling into a parking lot and the engine shut off while trying to park my car. Luckily there wasn't any traffic behind me but if this would have happened while cars were behind me, I probably would have gotten into a severe accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10915493, filed 2016-10, 78,000 miles“The truck suddenly stalls out, u press the accelerator and the truck doesn't pick up speed, I turn the ignition on and it doesn't start, it cuts off in the mist of driving and turning...very dangerous there should be a recall and it should not expire I have my children in the car with me!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11123952, filed 2018-09, 149,000 miles“Without any warning - no high temp light or any engine light - the water pump failed causing severe damage to the engine because it caused the timing chain to go slack and allowing coolant to get into the engine. This seems to be a known issue with this engine. I ran diagnosis the same morning with perfect results before failure. I was turning onto my street when vehicle lost power and would not start again.”
NHTSA complaint #11006284, filed 2017-07, 115,020 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 51 | 16% |
| 2019 | 159 | 21% |
| 2018 | 471 | 55% |
| 2017 | 703 | 51% |
| 2016 | 334 | 36% |
| 2015 | 194 | 27% |
| 2014 | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 | 168 | 7% |
| 2012 | 60 | 5% |
| 2011 | 179 | 10% |
| 2010 | 40 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 91 | 8% |
| 2007 | 88 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Edge
438 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
277 complaintsElectrical system
158 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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