Four problems related to transmission failure 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.
On June 3, 2020 my 2008 Ford Edge experienced sudden transmission failure while driving on a busy 5 lane highway which could have resulted in injury or death. Thankfully, my wife was able to get it off the roadway. It was then towed to a repair shop. There were no warning signs leading up to this transmission failure. The car was well maintained primarily through a Ford dealership and certified mechanics. The vehicle has only 96000 original miles. After a short internet search, it became painfully obvious that this was a well documented shortcoming of the 2008 Ford Edge. I contacted the local Ford dealership who verified that they were aware of this issue with the 2008 Edge, "but Ford has not recalled it yet". I then contacted Ford motor company on June 5th who also admitted that they were aware of sudden transmission failure in the 2008 Edge but have not recalled them as of this time. This is a serious, potentially life threatening manufacture defect that is being ignored by the Ford motor company. It is also costly to the consumer. Estimated cost to repair this through Ford with a rebuilt transmission is over $5000. Prior to this episode, we were pleased with this vehicle. However, we now question the moral decision making by Ford motor company in choosing to ignore this potential life threatening manufacture defect. I suggest that there be an immediate recall and reimbursement to customers for transmission failure in the 2008 Ford Edge.
Transmission failure travelling at 55 mph with transmission DE-decelerating to first gear and 20 mph almost resulting in serious car accident on highway. Previously no symptoms of issues while driving.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact had not received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags), but found the recall online. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. John kennedy Ford of conshohocken (1403 ridge pike, conshohocken, PA 19428 (888) 377-1951) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning and the vehicle jerked. The contact took the vehicle to a collision center for body repairs and the technician informed her that there was a transmission failure. The transmission needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that there was no extended warranty for the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Vehicle transmission failed in highway speed traffic ,starting with large clunks and erratic shifting, total loss of acceleration ,leading to very unsafe travel on freeway. No shoulder on road, stopped with no power to transmission . State police cordoned off the area enough for tow 45 min. Later . Still having problems with erratic stopping and going, sometimes you have to go to 3000 rpm until trans mission catches and causes unsafe acceleration . Only 50k on vehicle and Ford does not acknowledge a problem ,many other complaints and video found on the web you-tube and such . How many complaints or injury's before a recall? please respond. Thank you!.