2013 Ford Edge Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  2
• Driveline › Chain/belt
  1
• Axle assembly › Axle shaft
  1
• Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  118%
• 25k–50k
  3224%
• 50k–75k
  3627%
• 75k–100k
  2720%
• 100k–150k
  2217%
• 150k+
  43%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

On June 7th, 2022 my wife [redacted] was driving her 2013 Ford Edge and stopped at the Belks Department store located at the Tri-City Mall located in Forest City, NC 28043. She parked her car and went inside to shop. After approximately 10 minutes shopping inside the store, she hears an announcement over the Belks Store intercom " Would the person driving a White Ford Edge please come to the cosmetic counter. When she walks over to the counter a store employee, and a customer, told her that her car had rolled down the parking lot and hit a parked tractor trailer rig ( trailer only). Fortunately it did not hit any other cars located in the parking lot. The front end of the Ford Edge was severely damaged, including, front hood, front bumper, grilles, coolant fan, and other front end items. The tractor trailer was not damaged.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing out of her driveway at approximately 2 MPH, there was a loud grinding noise underneath the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed the vehicle into "drive" and returned the vehicle onto her driveway. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact's husband observed damage to the transfer case. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The consumer stated they purchased a transfer case and made the necessary repairs.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started to jerk while driving. The contact stated that once the vehicle while driving at speed, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine and ABS warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump and power train failure. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire had nearly detached from the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. Due to the failure occurring in the middle of a busy roadway, Police were called, and the vehicle was towed to a parking lot where it remained. Upon arrival to the scene, the tow truck driver alerted the contact NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel displayed a Yellow Wrench symbol (Power Train Malfunction), and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The failure occurred two more times the same day while driving at undisclosed speeds. The failure occurred two days later while driving at approximately 10-15 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact stated that the powertrain warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to coast to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the throttle body to be replaced. The vehicle was being serviced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with TSB: 13N03. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black and the message "Camera Not Available" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 195,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while shifting to park(P), the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact had to park and turn off and restart the vehicle and press the button on the gear shifter several times before the message would cease to appear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the gear shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, when the vehicle started shifting gears. The check engine and PRM warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to pull over and shut off the vehicle, once the vehicle cooled down the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the vehicle VIN was not under recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000(Power Train). The failure mileage was 199,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and failed to accelerate or move forward. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that during the failure, the message "Power Train Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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