2008 Ford Edge Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford Edge, 2% of the 1,120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,850 miles. 4 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.
“I had the lift gate open loading groceries and it all of a sudden released and came down and striking my head and neck and I quickly pushed it back up and it just dropped down again before I could get myself clear striking me again, it got my neck and shoulder. I took it to dealership and was first was told it was a problem for the body shop, but they quickly determined it was an electrical problem. The lift gate is very heavy and I do have to see a doctor for the persistent pain in the neck and shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289534, filed 2019-12, 54,200 miles“While driving car makes severe roaring/ humming noise. Also while driving making turns or not making turns the car jerks uncontrollably. My door sensor will not recognize whether or not my front driver door is closed, so while I'm driving down the road it says my driver door is open. There is a recall that I was never notified about on the suspension; front hub,. I've contacted my local prater Ford & Ford motor company with no help. I have the work order # from prater Ford where we tried to resolve this problem, it is work order # 80025 on march 12, 2018. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406225, filed 2021-04, 94,000 miles“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)also ive began to lose gas andvit is not remaining in the gas tank. It has caused my gas light to come on. Which triggered the check engine light to come on as well. This happened on or about 12/15/2020. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390585, filed 2021-01, 178,000 miles“While driving on a city street at approximately 30mph, we drove over a standard manhole cover and there was an immediate banging noise above the front driver's side wheel and the section of the hood closest to the windshield was pushed up about 6 inches. We pulled over and could see the strut pressing up against the hood. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where we learned that the entire strut tower had broken through the strut support due to a catastrophic failure of the spot welds that were connecting the upper strut mount cap to the vehicle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053981, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“Well this is been recalled. On other 2008 Ford. Edge but I think my 2008 Ford EDGE should be in that recall I recently bought my EDGE from a used dealer all the safety issues and recalls my Ford EDGE has my has all of the issues my Ford EDGE went in for tire rotation and oil change when they returned my car I left the shop and then realized the front tire is vibrating when driven slowly and turns I called Ford to ask if my car was one of the ones on the recall list for bearing recall and the said no I know this was not an issue till now and im afraid to drive my car due to this recall I feel…”
NHTSA complaint #11132231, filed 2018-09, 150,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 25 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 2% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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