general problems of the 2013 Ford Edge - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed too slowly for traffic; however, the brake pedal was soft and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was steered to the right and rolled down into a ditch to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the engine was still running. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted to reset the braking system; however, the brake pedal was still soft. There was no damage to the vehicle, and the contact was able to drive out of the ditch and back to the residence. The vehicle was not yet taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that in 2024, the vehicle was repaired under customer satisfaction program: 13n02 - brake booster (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The brake pedal became stiff. The pedal would depress and eventually stop the car but then occasionally more play would be in the pedal. When the vehicle stopped the pedal would depress further and additional pressure would have to be applied to get the vehicle to stop completely. A service campaign bulletin was issued for my other vehicle ( Feb 20, 2024- reference number 13n02), same model, same year for a brake booster replacement, yet no service campaign was issued for this vehicle. My vehicle would not stop completely consistently without stomping on the pedal. My garage informed me to return it to Ford for warranty replacement of the brake booster, just like my other Ford Edge ( same year, same model). Brake fade was noticed in fall of 2024 and confirmed by my garage in Feb 2025.

Stiff brake and hard shift.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated there was an abnormal air hissing sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. In addition to the sound, the brake pedal was firm, requiring extra force on the brake pedal while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact called a dealer, and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test to be performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving through a mountainous area, the brake pedal became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was forced to pump the brake pedal and depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact initially contacted an independent mechanic and was informed that the model vehicle was under recall for the vacuum pump. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that there was an air hissing sound near the brakes, entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was hard and tight, requiring added force to depress the brake pedal. There was a loss of power brakes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the power brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, causing the braking distance to become extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the abs module was on back order. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Spongy brake pedal while driving. Brake pedal travel almost to the ground when applying the brakes. Issue is cause by faulty hydraulic control unit. This problem occured while on a family trip on interstate us 95 while traveling at 70 miles per hour with my wife and children on board. The malfunction caused me to have difficulty braking and almost caused a major accident when a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of me. I was 10 hrs from home and was forced to travel back with the faulty, risky and extremely dangerous faulty brake system. The problem persists and I will be calling the Ford dealer on 7/7/2025 to have the problem fixed. There were also no warning lights to indicate a faulty hydraulic control unit that could had proven me from driving the vehicle on a 10 hr trip with my family in tow.

Replaced master brake cylinder and brake booster due to hard braking. Also, abs control lights are illuminated. Codes show failed abs module creating safety issue when fast breaking. Brake pushes down to the floor periodically repair is very costly to fix.

Brakes were not functioning properly. Nearly got into an accident because of the increased stopping distance. I was driving on the highway pressed the brakes when a car cut in front of me. Brakes were hard to depress then pedal would go to the floor. Dealer service department indicated that there is a faulty brake booster. Found out that there was a recall / "customer satisfaction program 13n02" on other 2013 Ford Edge vehicles. Called Ford corporate and they indicated that my vehicle was not covered under this customer service program, even though it was built at the same facility during the same time that this customer service program was supposed to cover. I find it very concerning that Ford has not addressed this issue in a more widespread proactive manner. Clearly my vehicle has the same issue as others that were covered. Getting reimbursed for the cost of this would be nice, but my main concern is that this is a major safety issue that has not been addressed properly and people could get seriously hurt.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with abs module failure. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the abs module was on back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that both feet were used to depress the brake pedal before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed brake booster. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

The brake booster is failing. When you press on the brake pedal you can hear air hissing.

Brakes became spongy and went to the floor. Vehicle could not stop short and was extremely dangerous to drive. Was at a high risk of slamming into the car in front of me and also could not stop before the line of a red light. Braking was delayed by more than 60%. The dealer confirmed the failure was the hcu of the abs module. This is extremely similar to a recall on other Fords. 19s54 and 20s13.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then returned to normal functionality. The contact's wife parked the vehicle and called the contact, who inspected the vehicle for leaks and drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the dealer, who stated that the brake vacuum booster had been replaced in the past. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into reverse; however, with the contact’s foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics who confirmed a failure with the electronic braking system and brake master cylinder failure. The contact was informed that the electronic braking system and the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Brake failure - should be a recall for my VIN under the attached program. Ford is denying and told me to reach out to NHTSA.

Brakes have to be pressed almost to the floor to engage. There is a warranty extension for many 2013 Ford Edges with production dates at the same plant for brake replacement and this VIN is not included. It is a significant safety concern.

I reported this issue with my breaks the other day, however I noticed today 5/15 that my breaks would not engage after going down my hill in my neighborhood, my husband was driving and said he had to push the brakes to the floor to engage and get the car to stop, he almost didn’t get the vehicle to stop. This would have caused him to roll into oncoming traffic, with 2 kids in the car this is not acceptable. I have did research and noticed recalls but my car is not included on that however, my vehicle is having the same issues. I do plan on taking it to the repair shop and having someone look at it. This vehicle is not safe to drive.

2013 Ford Edge, breaks locked up as I was approaching a downward hill. I felt the breaks tighten up and wouldn’t stop. This could have caused a significant accident if I needed to stop suddenly. There where no warning lights that came on.

Abs hydraulic module went out brakes go to the floor, however Ford has not recall for the part even with the known issue of the part. Yes- confirmed by a master tech no warning present, only the symptoms of brakes going all the way to the floor and acting like there is air in the lines.

2013 Ford Edge limited mileage approximately 69,000 have had issues for several months (2024-2025) with an intermittent soft brake. As soon as I feel the soft or spongy brake I release & pump the brake pedal again & that seems to fix it. April 30, 2025 I stepped on the brake & did not get a good pedal. Pumped the brake again & did not get a good pedal (did this 3 times) then noticed it went real low & it felt like a sensation of maybe pedal feeling disengages or collapsing during failure. The soft brake pedal lasted for the approximately next 5 times I pumped the brake. I have found the 2013 Ford Edge has 465 NHTSA complaints for service brakes, averaging 56,907 miles, with many describing intermittent pedal issue similar to mine. No abs or any warning lights are on. Checked for recall & don’t see one for this year even tho there have been 465 existing complaints. Have had the rear brake pads replaced. Master cylinder front brake pads & rotors. Been bled numerous times brake fluid level is good after researching this issue I have found that hcu/abs module issues are most frequently cited as the cause for these symptoms. This is a pricey repair (hcu) & I think that with all the complaints & the dangerous aspect to this it should be a recall that Ford should be responsible for.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact scheduled an appointment however, the contact was informed there was a customer satisfaction program related to the failure and was advised by the independent mechanic to contact the manufacturer. The contact spoke with the independent mechanic to explain the failure and was informed that the brake booster had failed; however, the independent mechanic had not diagnosed the vehicle. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

My brakes are failing intermittently. I have been driving and pressed the brake pedal and it goes all the way to the floor but the car only gradually stops. Thankfully it has not caused an accident, yet. Once I am able to stop I pump the pedal to get things back to somewhat normal. But the pedal still feels spongy. I looked up a customer service program Ford has (13n02) but my VIN isn’t under it. But my car does fit the assembly plant and dates of this known issue. I’m afraid I’m going to get in an accident over a known issue.

Probable power brake booster failure, in a panic stop attempt when another motorist ran a red light the vehicle brake pedal became very hard and did not want to stop the vehicle. Other instances include spongy and soft pedal going to the floor with very poor braking. This vehicle was included in fomoco customer satisfaction program 13n02 but did not exhibit these symptoms until just recently. These are the exact symptoms covered by the program but time and mileage has expired for this build date even though later models are still covered.

Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle is hard to brake and travels a further distance before stopping, the brake is hard to press and stop the vehicle. This has been confirmed by my private mechanic no, it has not been inspected by the manufacturer I heard a hissing noise and the car stalled out at a complete stop when the brakes were pressed down reached out to Ford and they said there is no recall for my vehicle but I have information from when I had my emission done provided by NHTSA of a recall mrf#13n02. Which I've provided a copy of down below.

The brake booster on my 2013 Ford Edge sport has failed, leading to significantly reduced braking performance. This creates a dangerous condition requiring excessive force to stop the vehicle. Over the past few months, I have narrowly avoided multiple accidents due to the inability to stop safely at stoplights. On several occasions, I was forced to swerve off the road to avoid collisions. This issue was diagnosed by a certified mechanic, who informed me that brake booster failures are a known problem in this vehicle model. Although I was made aware of Ford's customer satisfaction program 13n02, Ford's customer service indicated that the warranty had expired, and the dealership refused to repair the issue at no cost. As I cannot afford the repair myself, I am forced to continue driving the vehicle in its unsafe condition, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving out of a parking lot from a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times and the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred while driving to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where diagnostic trouble code u041-68 was retrieved, and the dealer diagnosed that the hcu and abs modules had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the process of shipping the part to the dealer would be expedited. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle could be repaired by an independent mechanic due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 mph on a turning lane and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal travelled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and approaching a yellow traffic light, causing the braking distance to be extended, and the vehicle skidded and stopped in the middle of the roadway, where there was incoming traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that Ford campaign number: 13n02(extended warranty coverage on brake booster) had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became stiff with an abnormal hissing sound. The contact stated that on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after each failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,460.

Brake booster needs to be replaced because it has failed, making the car unable to stop. This has caused the car to shut off if the brake pedal is pressed to long, like stopping at a stop light. The vehicle is in a Ford authorized service shop and has been confirmed as brake booster failure. The issue started with stalling, car throwing codes such as no oil, hissing in the brake lines, spongy brake pedal, leading to zero ability to stop. Issues started slowly around October and by January, the car is completely unable to stop.

My brake pedal was not functioning correct. It was at times very soft, hitting the floor, and at other times difficult to push. A local shop replaced booster and master cylinder in an attempt to fix. Now brakes are locking up at random. Happened while going 70 mph with family in car and wheel was shaking and very unsafe. My year model (2013) is not included in the extended warranty for the brake booster (13n02) anymore since it was made in March of 2013. Any Edges made in April of 2013, just one month later, are covered until 2025 by the customer satisfaction program extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake boosters failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 41 mph, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the brake pedal was loose, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,916.

My brakes have become soft, and non reactive 3 times this year. Where normally you start braking and the brakes give resistance and slowly start braking as you push the pedal, now it feels like it releases and pushes to the floor before it starts breaking. I took it in twice already for repairs and last night the same thing has happened once again. The first incident happened around 7/13/24 then again 9/13/24 and now again 12/16/24. Master cylinder & booster replaced first two visits, have another visit scheduled tomorrow. I have taken it to a local place to be fixed each time, yet keeps happening.