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1st Generation Edge News and Notes

Bite-sized content about all the recalls, lawsuits, and investigations surrounding the 2007-2014 Edge.

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  • Ford is recalling a problem that can cause a sudden loss of power while driving or an unexpected rollaway while parking. Neither of these things are ideal. The issue revolves around excess vibration that can prematurely snap a link shaft bracket somewhere in the powertrain. I'm guessing the transmission? Maybe the flux capacitor? Who can say for sure.

    Posted on
    November 18, 2020
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • Look who’s back in the news – Takata airbag inflators, the long-running nemesis of peace and joy, will need to be replaced in 953,000 Ford vehicles. Ford dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflators or modules, but the automaker didn't announce when the recall will begin.

    Posted on
    January 5, 2019
    Tagged
    #recall
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • Ford has reluctantly settled a class-action lawsuit for using defective Takata airbags. Although agreeing to settle the case without the court deciding right or wrong, Ford continues to deny all liability and wrongdoing concerning the vehicles. The automaker says it decided to settle to get the matter over with and avoid the cost of further litigation.

    Posted on
    July 18, 2018
    Tagged
    #lawsuit
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • There’s a new Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit in town, and this one is expanding the size of the problem. [Plaintiff Mary] Boatner says that on July 6 she drove the Explorer from Alabama to Michigan and noticed a strong chemical odor. Ms. Boatner rolled down her windows for fresh air but the odor was still there … When Ms. Boatner arrived in Michigan, and for several days thereafter, she allegedly experienced restlessness, lack of focus, fatigue, nausea and headaches.

    Posted on
    August 13, 2017
    Tagged
    #lawsuit
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • Takata says there are 2.7 million Ford and Nissan vehicles that should be recalled because they contain dangerous airbags. Given their propensity to explode in people's faces, it seems only logical to follow that advice. Nissan’s on board but Ford isn’t sold on the idea because the airbags contain a drying agent that’s supposed to protect the inflators.

    Posted on
    July 30, 2017
    Tagged
    #news
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • "DOOR AJAR" When put together those two simple words strike fear into 2011–2013 Ford Edge owners. According to many, the dashboard warning light never shuts off. Never, ever. Yes, even when all the doors are closed. Yes, even after the doors are double and triple checked. Yes, even after the owner slams the dash out of frustration.

    Posted on
    October 4, 2016
    Tagged
    #news
    Source
    carcomplaints.com
  • Ford Edge owners shouldn't expect a recall for any cracked 22" alloy wheels after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) put the kibosh on its investigation. The investigation was opened in May 2015 after an owner complained their wheel split and sent the car off the road.

    Posted on
    January 10, 2016
    Tagged
    #news
    Source
    carcomplaints.com

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