CarComplaints.com Notes: Say what you will about the styling of the Ford Edge, but the bottom line is owners seem to love this vehicle. That is, of course, except in the case of it's dangerous, worrisome and unexplained issues with random engine stalling.
Our data suggests an early defect trend, as owners of the 2007-2008 models have started posting their accounts of what happens when you're driving down the road and the engine just stops. Some at high speed, some at low speed but always a random shutdown of the engine, electrical and power steering.
Time will tell if this becomes a widespread issue, but there's no drying the seriousness of the problem. With that in mind, we're flagging the Edge with our "Beware of the Clunker" rating until the situation improves.
The water pump on the 2007 Ford Edge with the Duratec 35 V6 engine is located INSIDE of the engine housing. To reach, you'll have to remove the master belt, wheels, and remove the timing chain cover. The water pump is attached to and behind the timing chain.
This problem was outrageous in labor cost & repair cost ($5,500). Thank god I had a warranty that covered all cost except for the $100 deductible. I noticed there was oil leaking under my vehicle where I parked it. We took it to the repair shop. Mechanic stated that the water pump went bad. Antifreeze & oil were leaking. The leakage caused other parts on the vehicle to go bad. The upper valve gaskets, intake gaskets, right and left chain guides & chains.
- amorrison69,
Kansas City, MO, US
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When I saw a leak, I took it to a dealer. The water pump leaked into the oil pan and caused the engine to lock up.
- sunnybunnytocute, Indianapolis, IN, US