Table 1 shows one common lane departure related problems of the 2017 Ford Edge.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Blind Spot Detection problems |
Service engine light came on, it was taken to an independent service center. The code was a "misfire" to cylinder 3. When the spark plug was removed, it was wet with coolant. This means coolant is in my engine which can cause irreparable damage to my engine. It is over $9k for me to fix. This is a devastating design flaw. Also, the backup camera freezes, and the backup warning sytem stops when the camera freezes, which can cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulics) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that on several occasions, the rear-view camera fail to operate while needed or would randomly function while not needed. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that the lane departure: blind spot detection feature occasionally failed to alert of approaching vehicles in the blind spot, which nearly caused a crash while driving on the highway. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
My steerin wheel tightens I have to hold it firmly when driving.
I got in a accident on 12/24/2020. Certain features did not work to aware me of an collision. The car was totaled and my life changed due the injuries I sustained. Then I got recall information for this car and another I purchased a month or two after around February or March.