Front Suspension Hub problems of the 2007 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear passenger side hub assembly would exhibit a wining noise when driving 25 mph. The rear bearings had also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced and if the hub was replaced, the tension bar would also have to be replaced. They dealer advised that they would cover the costs of the rear hub assembly repairs but not for the tension bar repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud humming noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact continued to drive. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who informed the hub bearing assembly would need to be replaced. As a result of the defect, the vehicle required an alignment and the rear passenger's tire had prematurely worn. The manufacturer was notified and they advised the service warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the rear axle hub bearing began exhibiting a loud, abnormal roar. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer replaced both rear hubs. The failure recurred within eighteen months. He contacted both the dealer and the manufacture and they advised him to have the hubs replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,189 and the current mileage was 71,573.