2017 Ford Edge Speed Control & Cruise Problems

Vehicle: 2017 Ford Edge Issue: Sudden loss of power / Transmission failure Safety Concern: Loss of acceleration at highway speeds Complaint Description: I am submitting this complaint due to a serious safety issue with my 2017 Ford Edge. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began hesitating when I pressed the accelerator. While traveling on the highway, the car accelerated to approximately 60 mph and then suddenly dropped to around 40 mph, despite continued pressure on the accelerator pedal. The check engine light illuminated. I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and was informed that the transmission had failed and required replacement. This is a major safety concern. The unexpected and uncontrollable reduction in speed while traveling on a highway created a dangerous driving situation for me and other motorists. A sudden loss of power like this can easily lead to rear-end collisions and serious accidents, especially in fast-moving traffic where other drivers have no warning and do not anticipate a vehicle rapidly decelerating. I believe this issue poses a significant safety risk and request that NHTSA investigate this problem to help prevent potential crashes and protect drivers and the public.

The component that failed was the long block and is currently available for inspection. The date when the issue 1st appeared was Nov 20 2023. The issue has since been isolated as a coolant leak in my cylinders and Ford is very aware of the issue and has a TSB 22-2229 discussing some of the symptoms. The coolant intrusion compromised the motors ability to react to demand for power. The vehicle shakes while idling and has faltered when trying to gain entry onto on-ramps for I-20. The failure of the vehicle to meet the power requirements asked of it to merge and the sudden loss of power nearly left my vehicle rear ended with both my toddler and my teenager present. The check engine light illuminated showing a code of P0301 for a cylinder 1 miss-fire. All 4 spark plugs were replaced in an attempt to fix the issue. The check engine light came on again within 48 hours after the repair was made. During the next inspection the coolant level was noted as low. Coolant was added at that time and cylinder 1 coil pack was replaced to fix the issue. The check engine light came on again and coolant was once again low within 48 hours of the 2nd repair. Ford’s service bulletin TSB 22-2229 addressing the known coolant intrusion issue for the 2015-mid 2019 Ford Edge was presented as the needed repair. This engine failure poses a risk for the car owner, occupants, and surrounding bystanders. It has a fire risk, power failure risk, and quite possible a loss of life risk. Repairs will be made by the local Ford dealership within the week.

After putting gas in the vehicle, the vehicle was acting sluggish. It did not want to start and after it did it wasn't going full speed. I proceeded to leave the gas station and no sooner did the vehicle started to sputter and 'died' while making a U-turn. I am afraid that this will cause in accident if not remedied. I don't understand that off the Ford Focus was having this issue why is this not on recall for this vehicle. I will be calling and writing to Ford on this issue. I would like this to be mentioned and I took my vehicle to Yeoman Ford of The Villages in Belleview. This is disgraceful how a part can be defective and yet not covered in another vehicle with the same issue. I would like for A Supervisor to help with this problem to please and thank you.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space with the foot on the brake pedal and when shifting to park the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward into a fence and down an embankment. During the crash, the driver sustained a back fracture and leg injuries and was transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 76,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT SPACE TO PARK, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING AS THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RELEASE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A 2ND VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD ACROSS THE STREET INTO A TREE WHERE IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FIRST INDIVIDUAL IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE PELVIC BONE (FRACTURE). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES CONCUSSION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BODY SHOP WHERE AT THIS TIME WAS AWAITING ESTIMATES FOR DAMAGES BY INSURANCE COMPANY. NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. *DT*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REVVED UP BUT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact stated that the check engine and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.