12 problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2008 Ford Edge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the 2008 Edge.
While driving with my 6 month old son in the car, I couldn't stop using my brakes! I almost crashed!! I looked up the symptoms online and everyone is complaining about this issue. It seems the brake booster fails and the brakes do not work!!! the other issue I have seen, hundreds of people complaining about rear tail lights blowing out and when changing out the bulbs, the bulb sockets are burnt and melted! mine are the same, burnt up and melted. It is a fire hazard waiting to happen!!.
Yesterday, the vehicle did not stop when it was supposed to stop. I depressed the brakes, but needed to apply excessive force and they made a hissing sound. The vehicle slowly coasted to a stop. It was a terrifying incident, especially since I have a 5 year old son. The Ford dealership confirmed that the brake booster had failed. I see that this is a recall on the 2010 and newer Edge, which uses the same part. I feel that this should also be a recall in the earlier models, as it is a huge safety issue. The vehicle is currently in the shop awaiting repair, which will cost me in excess of $500. I am not pleased.
Brake boster failure heater core failure-replacement $876.
In motion the brake booster failed causing loss of power to the brakes. A sound of air could be heard within the cain. This failure almost caused a crash involving myself and grandchildren.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle lost brake functionality. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lake elsinore Ford (located at 315000 auto center dr, lake elsinore, CA) was contacted and diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving with the cruise control activated, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. While driving without the cruise control activated, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and a hissing sound was heard under the driver side floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle coasted until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was at the mechanic awaiting repair. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, and proceeding to stop the vehicle the brakes where depressed but failed to completely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,576. Ec.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the brakes failed to engage and the emergency brake had to be engaged to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake power booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Brakes suddenly failed requiring excessive force to bring vehicle to a stop. This was very, very, scary and I drove directly to the Ford dealer where we had purchased the car. The diagnosis was a failed brake booster costing almost $700 to replace. Apparently this is a recurring problem in this model. The car should be recalled and the part replaced as this is a very dangerous issue.
Light turned yellow & brakes were applied slightly harder than usual resulting in a high pitched whistle while stopping. In the next 20 miles the brakes began to fail. The problem was identified as a failed brake booster. Replacement cost $511. 19 at ramona tire in mission viejo, CA. Within a few days the exact same problem occured to my friend's 2008 Ford Edge.