Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and was very firm, causing the braking distance to be extended. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
My brakes on my car was not stopping when I was applying my brakes. I've taken good care of my car and I am the only owner of my edge. No warning signals-only 67k miles on my car. it happened several times within the last month. I took my car into Hansel Ford in Santa Rosa, CA where I bought my car in 2008. The brake booster needed replacing. It was a matter of life or death! So $1,000 later I had to pay. What? the same brake booster on 2011 edges were being replaced. This is a Ford defect problem. No one should drive a car that the brakes don't stop the car! No warning lights, messages, the part from Ford was defective. i had my car repaired at Hansel Ford in Santa Rosa, CA phone number [phone]
The component that failed was my Break Booster and I almost wasn't able to stop. I took my vehicle to my local independent service center and they said I am lucky and that the Break Booster broke and it was just hanging on by a little bit and that is the only reason I was able to stop my vehicle. No warning lamps came on that it broke or was not functioning properly. It took longer to stop and almost caused an accident. The Mechanic informed me this should never happen and to report my issue. I have not had it inspected by any authority but it was inspected by my personal mechanic at their Independent Shop.
Vehicle Hard Steering when drove Ford-from lot- Always something wrong with brakes-wheel bearings- wheels- Alignment Electrical Lightning for entire vehicle- Sunroof also included in malfunctions *Main SAFETY concern Front end / tranny Grinding amongst other noises
Problem with the computer for dash. Was worked on at Ford dealership in Lexington ky and had to borrow money with the lender that was already financing the vehicle for me for repairs. They was unable to repair it but still charged me almost 1,800.00.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake pedal stop bumper/stop-lamp switch bumper disintegrated and fell out. Without the bumper, the brake pedal no longer depresses the brake-light switch far enough, causing the brake lights to remain continuously illuminated. I still have the remaining pieces of the bumper and they are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The brake lights remained on continuously even when the brake pedal was not being pressed. This could prevent drivers behind me from knowing when I am actually braking, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. The continuously illuminated brake lights could also drain the vehicle's battery. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. …
A couple years ago, experienced problems with my braking system. I was driving down a road and coming up to a light. Upon braking, the peddle was very, very stiff and hard to depress, the car shuddered a bit and braking seemed compromised...I almost felt like the car would not stop in time to avoid sliding into the car in front of me. I used an inordinate amount of pressure to finally get the car to stop. I was near home at the time so I continued the last couple miles to the house, being careful to drive very conservatively and to engage the brake much sooner than usual to make certain I had enough room to stop the car. Took the car the next day to a local repair shop...after diagnosis I was told that the brake power booster was at fault and needed to be replaced. Repair was approximately $580, if memory serves. …
Right after I purchased this vehicle, I noticed that it had a bad jerk, and chugging in the transmission. With the overdrive "off", it keeps the RPM's above 2000, and prevents it from chugging and jerking in the transmission. With the overdrive on it gears down extremely low after going down to 2000 RPM's, and losses a lot of power. When pressing down the gas pedal, it chugs and jerks severely. I have to let off the gas and then reapply the gas to stop it from jerking. Also, the power steering pops and makes noises. I got in the car today and had no brake power at all. Then had no brakes unless I pushed the brake pedal down with extreme force. And it was still extremely hard to stop my vehicle. Upon searching online, I am finding that these are very common issues with the 2008 Ford Edge vehicles. …
I have a Ford Edge 2008. Starting from 08/28/2017, the brake makes "hassing" sound when it is pressed down. It is as hard as a rock at the beginning and soft as a sponge later. It's function is compromised. When it happened yesterday, it caused couple of very dangerous situation. I almost hit two cars in front and over run a traffic light because the car cannot fully stop fully. I drove this car to the dealer this morning. It was brake booster problem according to the tech service. He drove the car and felt extremely dangerous to drive the car because of the compromised brake function. However due to his tight schedule, he cannot fit my car into his repair service. Ford issue a recall 13n02 in 2016 for brake booster problem. However it only covers cars 2010-2013. There are plenty of complaints online regarding the same problem for cars made in other years. …
Brake complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2008 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 87 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford Edge, 8% of the model year's 1,120 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Ford Edge brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2008 Ford Edge, though it has 6 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 2008 Ford Edge brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to brakes 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.