general problems of the 2007 Ford Edge - part 2

Brakes felt spongy and had a hissing noise, and with pumping or quick and firm pressing of the pedal, the brake pedal would become rock hard and not easily stop the vehicle. Ford has already issued an extended warranty on this exact issue for 2010-2013 under bulletin 13n02 (10 year 150k miles) so they know there is a problem. 2007-2009s have the same problem yet have been ignored. Ford tech says its the brake booster diaphragm.

While driving my 2007 Ford Edge sle, I noticed the brakes started feeling like they where fading. When I had to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, at first I didn't feel the vehicle was going to stop at all. I had to press the brake pedal extremely hard, and also used the emergency brake. During this I could hear a hissing noise that was unusual coming from under the dash. After investigation I found Ford has known about this problem since 2009, or maybe earlier, and done nothing to correct it. They now have a " customer satisfaction " bulletin out, but it only covers 2010-2013 model years, with certain VIN # codes. My entire family has always driven Ford products, but the way sunbelt Ford of americus GA. Has treated us with this problem, that is about to change. This vehicle is still low mileage, garage kept, & as clean as brand new. We have religiously kept it serviced, and in perfect shape. With a known problem with something as major as brakes, and Ford won't stand behind their problem, indicates to me they are not the company they used to be, & they have no regards for dedicated customers of over 40 years. Just myself, spouse, & our 3 sons have purchased over 35 brand new Ford vehicles since 1990 ranging from mustangs, to explorers, to f-350s. Thanks Ford for showing us how much you value your customers.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal was stiff and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to drive over a curb and engage the emergency brake to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

I first began to notice this issue when my 2007 Ford Edge, with 85,000 miles at the time, created a hissing noise from behind the steering column area when the brake pedal was pressed. Ever since owning this vehicle the brake pedal felt extremely spongy but I always assumed it was the design of the vehicle. After the pedal had become even softer and the car became harder to stop along with louder hissing, I realized there was a problem. I don't consider having to almost stand on my brake pedal in quick stopping situations very normal. I had the vehicle looked at by my local Ford dealership service center. They confirmed that my power brake booster has a fairly large tear in it which will only get worse and eventually fail unexpectedly. I was told the cost to replace this brake booster was about $1000 or even a little over. Being a college student with an extremely tight budget, repairing this is out of the question. Having previously paid out-of-pocket for the numerous other repairs on this vehicle including multiple premature ignition coil failures, both my savings and patience with Ford have dried up. I have contacted Ford motor company multiple times about this issue only to be fed lies to lead me on until they can end the conversation in hopes I will forget the whole thing. I am fully aware there are many other Edge owners facing this same situation or even worse and I cannot even begin to understand why nothing has been done. So now, at 95,000 miles, I wait for the day that my brake booster completely fails leaving me with no power brakes. When this does happen, at this point I can only hope it wrecks and is totaled, as that is the only foreseeable way out of this mess.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the vehicle brakes would have to be pumped to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicles brakes would become hard to depress and would hesitate to stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,803. Wh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at any speed the brake was hard to depress. In addition once depressed an abnormal sound could be heard coming from the brakes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed by the technician that the brake booster malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Ford did a warranty extension for this specific failure 13n02 however this vehicle's year was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle mileage was not provided. The vehicle's VIN was not provided. Kh.

While driving with my children I pressed the break to stop in traffic and almost ran into the vehicle in front of me because my brakes became very hard and I had to press them down to the ground practically to stop. Took vehicle to a local shop and was told my brake booster needed to be replaced. Was told there have been issues like this with Ford models in the past. After basic internet research found there was a recall for newer models but not my model. Contacted Ford motor company directly and was told there is nothing they can do for me because there isn't a recall on my year, make, model even though there are a number of complaints that this has happened to other 2007 Ford Edges not once, but even after having booster replaced. I am very disappointed that Ford is not willing to step up and make recall for 2007 Ford Edges when it is clear there are multiple people all over the country that have been affected by this. I am thankful I did not get into an accident with my children in the vehicle with me and am going to fix my vehicle but think it is Ford who should be rectifying this situation, not my own pocket!.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal multiple times in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was an increase in temperature displayed on the temperature gauge as well as smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle overheated and stated that the brake booster and fan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tire pressure illuminates and the vehicle decrease in speed. The contact observed an abnormal noise from the transmission hear while switching gears. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was being depressed but the brakes became in operable. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure happened intermittently. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. Ec.

Start the car push on brake and try to move the shifter and nothing happens. As soon as I do that traction light comessage on. Still will not come out of park.

Heard a hissing noise while stopped. At my next stop, brakes became hard to press down. Continued to have difficulty with brakes stopping because they were hard to press. Husband replaced brake booster and this fixed the problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, she attempted to decelerate but the pedal failed to engage. The contact had to apply excessive force to the pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal rattled and sank down to the floorboard. The contact heard a whistling sound and had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. An independent mechanic stated that the brake booster was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

I was driving along and attempted to stop at a red light. My brakes suddenly became extremely resistant to my foot pressure and a high pitched squealing noise accompanied the situation. I was not able to stop immediately but managed to escape a collision with oncoming traffic. I drove my vehicle, cautiously, to a Ford dealership and the mechanic diagnosed the problem (brake booster) immediately. He stated he had two 2007 Ford Edge vehicles in the shop with the same problem (bad brake booster). The internet is flooded with this issue in the Ford Edge. I and many others have been effected financially and emotionally. A recall on the break booster is necessary to prevent further injury and financial loss to Ford customers.

While driving I notices that when pressing on the breaks that the break pedal would go all the way to the floor making it very difficult to stop. I had to pump the breaks several times just to slow down and the break pedal would still go to the floor. Got the card to a service center and after a complete check by the service technician I was told that the break booster was bad and that it was preventing break flood to flow the the breaks. I cost me $680. 00 to fix the problem. I went online and it seems to be a problem with 2007 Ford Edge vehicles and that many other customers are having the same problem. Luckily I wasn't driving fast and no one was in front of me while driving or I could have crashed without the use my breaks. Ford needs to address this problem if they haven't already. Has there been a Ford recall to address the break problems with the 2007 Ford Edge?.

While braking on a highway I felt something was wrong with the brakes as I had to push the pedal with all my might to slow down. After exiting the ramp and approaching a stop light it was apparent that I had no "real" brakes. . Again pedal to the floor with a very long distance to come to a complete stop. At this time I could hear a very loud kind of whistling sound coming from the pedal when I applied the brakes. . Again to the floor. As I pulled into a parking lot it felt like I lost all control . . . Almost like no power at all to stop the car. This has been reported to Ford. . My mechanic said it was the brake booster.

While driving depressed the brake pedal and felt a lot of resistance without much braking. After a second or three the pedal started to plunge to the floor applying the brakes with great force. Took to local dealer where they replaced the master brake booster. This was at 61000 and was not under warranty. Just today April 15, 2014 it happened again. Took it to the dealer and received the same prognosis, the master brake booster is bad. The car currently has 120000 on it, kind of odd that it was nearly the same duration for the second one to go bad. This time the cost is nearly double that of last time. This is ultimately a very dangerous defect as it quickly happens and you may not stop in time to avoid collision.

Drivers side rear brake/signal light bulb burnt out. Socket bulb goes into was blackened & semi-melted. Next month passenger side same thing. Next month bearings in front passenger wheel went.

There are three main issues with my 2007 Ford Edge. First the brakes make noises and sometimes work and sometimes don't. The tires kept going flat. I have replaced all 4 four tires and one front and one back tire twice now. The transmission slips frequently.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance. The contact was informed that the rotors were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 12,500. Updated 08/01/lj.

The brakes growl and grind no matter what. I keep being told by Ford dealers that this is just the sound of the Edge! I have never heard brakes like these that do not have a problem but Ford fails to admit there is a problem. It takes forever to get the car to stop. I looked it up online and alot of people are complaining of the same thing even on the newer year models.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact also stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,920.

My 2007 Ford Edge began to have erratic braking. The pedal would go almost to the floor and braking was very poor during those times. At other times the pedal became almost rock hard and could hardly be pressed and little or no braking occurred. This happened on the highway during exiting the freeway and I had to let off and pump the brake pedal and was able to stop. Very disconcerting and the problem was getting worse so took to the dealership. The problem was a leaking brake booster which requird $400 to replace. My car had 3. 5 years of service and about 53000 miles on it. I have driven for over 50 years and never had a brake booster go out. I feel that this problem is a safety issue but Ford apparently does not.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that they thought the brakes were going bad because the pedal was going to the floor and would take several attempts before the brakes would engage. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the brake booster was preventing brake fluid from going through the brake system. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 53000 and the current mileage was 54000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that abnormal force would have to be applied to the brakes before the vehicle would stop completely. Additionally, the brake pedal would feel hard and resistant when being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the master booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

While driving our 2007 Ford Edge we lost our brakes. Had car towed into lincolm Mercury dealer. After car was so called fixed it happened again. Brought car in for 2nd time. In December problem recurred. Brought car to Ford and they found nothing wrong with it. Incidents seem to be spiratic and then brakes seem to be ok.

Heard noises when braking up,brake pedal sponge,pump brake pedal a couple times to get solid braking.

I have a 2007 Ford Edge. I have had brake problems ever since I bought it. By brake problems, I mean they sometimes grind and sometimes feel like I can't stop as well as I should be able to. I had them checked several times and was told they were fine. I finally had them replaced but they still grind at times. I've learned to deal with this problem. I've also experienced a loud roaring noise. I'm not sure what this is but I've also learned to deal with it as well. Everytime someone rides with me they ask what the noise is and tell me it sounds like my car has not shifted into the right gear. The major problem I have dealt with is the jerking transmission. It started this about a year after buying it. It started doing it a few times here and there until it got to where it did it all the time. I had mentioned it when I took my car to get the oil changed but they always told me they didn't find anything wrong. I finally told them they had to do something. They kept it for a few days and finally called and said the valve body needed to be replaced. Luckily it was still under warranty. They replaced it and it was fine up until several months ago. It started the jerking all over again. It started out slow but now does it all the time. I can't afford to have it fixed again as it's not under warranty any longer. It's still only 4 years old and should not be having all of these problems. I am really surprised there have been no recalls as I've read of other people having the same problems. I am very upset as I still owe on this vehicle but really wish I could get rid of it. I have never had so many problems with a vehicle. . . . Even a car I bought that was four years old. . . . . It was a Toyota. . . . Guess I should have never went to a Ford!.

The brakes skip when going at slow speeds, specially when going down on ramps. This has happened to us several times specially in parking garages.