2008 Ford Edge Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,650miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Ford Edge, 6% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,650 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“When replacing my tail light I found that the socket for main brake light was burnt up. The light bulb was melted to the socket. I replaced the light and the socket but the driver side is still not working. I checked the passenger side and it was also burnt but not as badly. I replace the light in socket on that side and now it works.”
NHTSA complaint #11004890, filed 2017-07, 85,000 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 miles“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 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 191 | 8% |
| 2012 | 84 | 7% |
| 2011 | 187 | 10% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 69 | 6% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Edge
438 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
277 complaintsElectrical system
158 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsVehicle speed control
91 complaintsBrakes
87 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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