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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,864 miles

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2017 Ford Edge brakes problems

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2017 Ford Edge Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #28

Oct 152023

Edge

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact-??s wife owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake inadvertently actuated. The contact stated that he was notified by his wife of the failure. The contact was able to direct his wife on how to disable the parking brake. The contact-??s wife was able to disable the parking brake to proceed driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Monroe Brakes, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact then stated that on a separate occasion while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels locked. As a result, smoke was seen coming from the wheels. The contact-??s wife was able to veer to the side of the road and disabled the parking brake. The electric parking brake warning light illuminated; the emergency brake limited function warning was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator, the brake motor, and passenger-??s side wiring assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

problem #27

Aug 252022

Edge

  • 91,534 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and went all the way to the floorboard. The message "Brake Fluid Reservoir Low" was displayed. The contact continued driving in the straightforward lane. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence at a slow speed. The contact then noticed that there was no brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts for recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,534. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #26

Apr 112022

Edge

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #25

Feb 132022

Edge

  • 89,370 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brakes failed to operate as needed and the contact had to apply the automatic emergency braking to stop the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could diagnose the vehicle but did not provide a repair date. Wood Ford of Carthage (2920 S Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836) was also made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would schedule an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing but repairs would not be made until March 9th. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 89,370. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #24

Oct 072021

Edge 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #23

May 012021

Edge

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and an appointment date was scheduled for July 2, 2021. The contact stated that the recall repair part was however given to another vehicle owner to repair their vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rincon, GA, USA

problem #22

Sep 252020

Edge

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #21

Aug 232021

Edge

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was engaged, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #20

Aug 162020

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Athens, IL, USA

problem #19

May 032021

Edge

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to the recall was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #18

Jan 012021

Edge 4-cyl

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was applied however, was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #17

May 012021

Edge 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was available after going to the 3rd dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vehicle has been repaired.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #16

Jul 012021

Edge

  • miles
The contact's husband owned a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000(SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while her son was driving and had approached a stop sign, the brake pedal failed upon depression and collided with another vehicle. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The airbags deployed upon impact. The contact nor any other individuals involved in the accident were injured. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it had been deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT)

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #15

Jul 012021

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #14

May 202021

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. And confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

problem #13

Feb 102021

Edge

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle it was discovered that the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed and the vehicle would not immediately stop. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the front passenger-€™s side braking assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger-€™s side brake hose had failed. The hose was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #12

Jun 012021

Edge

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Centralia, IL, USA

problem #11

May 162021

Edge

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes warning light was illuminated. The contact placed brake fluid in the vehicle however, the next day while reversing out of the driveway, the brakes locked up. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the front passenger-€™s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

- Twainheart, CA, USA

problem #10

May 212021

Edge

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (Service brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called a local dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Nashville, NC, USA

problem #9

Sep 012020

Edge 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V469000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called elk grove Ford (9645 auto center dr, elk grove, ca 95757, (916) 249-1630) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The consumer stated was contacted and informed the recall parts were available 5/21. Also, the consumer went to get brake flexible hoses in which the parts were not available. The consumer was informed they would be availble in 2 weeks.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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