Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 30-40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the PCM had failed and damaged the coil. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist since the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. On several occasions, the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear, causing the vehicle to stall. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission valve to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,804.
The PTU have a severe problem and the computer didn't warn for this problem until the car just stop getting out of the freeway, slowing down and making loud noises under also stop complity at the street and a car behind me almost crashed in my back, I tried to switch from drive to park and didn't move then I tried the reverse and make a loud sound then I put in drive and star advancing very slowly and with loud noise, finally I got home and smoke staring coming in the front driver side and the smell was a burning rubber. After I got out and let the car to cool down I tried to drive in reverse but the reverse didn't work, only from drive and L gear, I parked my car with the front end facing my home, I can't drive it it all
# 1. Brakes - There is a known brake issue with these vehicles. The brakes started making a loud hissing noise and we were almost unable to stop the vehicle and ended up in the middle of an intersection. This could have caused an accident and needs to be recalled. There was no warning, messages, or signs before this happened. These are the parts the repair shop and Ford dealership said needed to be replaced: Power Brake Booster, Hydraulic Control Unit, and Master Cylinder. #2 - Transmission - The car began to shake when trying to climb up a small hill and it also started to shake on the interstate. There were no warnings or messages that appeared.
While driving the air bag symbol and wrench appears on the dash, car starts losing power, and when shifting gears there's a hard shift and clunking noise. Videos on YouTube show many people with the same issue some say it's a sensor issue. Output Shaft speed sensor and turbine speed sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and vibrated violently. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence where the engine was turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred a few moments later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that certain engine cylinders misfired and multiple engine coils overheated. There were no flames visible. As a result, the entire power train circuit board had burned out. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the transfer case seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration and hesitation. The contact also noticed that coils were melted in the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to pittsville Ford (34690 old ocean city road, pittsville, md) where it was diagnosed that the PCM was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Generally, shortly after starting the vehicle sometimes I would come to a stop, and when I attempted to go the engine would rev but the car would not move. It was like it was in neutral, and there is an orange wrench that lights up on my dashboard. When placing the car back into park there would be a hard shift on the engine. After turning the car off for a few seconds and restarting, it would work like normal. It does it very sporadically, sometimes once every couple months sometimes a couple times a week. It seems very random. Today it did it to me while I was driving down the road at 40mph. It was the first time it had done this while I was driving. When it happened there was a sputter from the engine, like a hard shift, and then I noticed the orange wrench light came on and it felt like it was in neutral. …
Transmission complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 193 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Ford Edge, 20% of the model year's 989 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford Edge transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2007 Ford Edge, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Edge transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 4 fires and 2 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.