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2008 Ford Edge repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (2%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 254 repairs.
2008 Ford Edge transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Edge
Engine not specified
| 3100 mi | PTU seals changed and defective drive shaft replaced. |
2008 Ford Edge 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Transmission was shifting erratic, mostly when cold.Usually missing 2nd gear. Had trans fluid flush, trans now shifting normal. |
| 101100 mi | Transmission erratic shifting when cold |
| 110000 mi US $700 |
Transmission sensor failed |
| 113000 mi US $500 |
We replaced both the input and output speed sensors after an incident where the vehicle would not move. |
| 81000 mi US $3600 |
Transmission began slipping/hard shifting and reported code P2704 (Friction Material). Dealer suggested transmission replacement @ $5100, opted to utilize local transmission shop for $3600. |
| 235700 mi US $2700 |
Excessive slipping transmission requiring replacement |
| 110000 mi US $100 |
CV joints clicking. Replaced both drive axles. |
| 108000 mi | transmission stays stuck in overdrive and will not run , speedometer does not work when this happens |
2008 Ford Edge 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 62200 mi US $100 |
Drive shaft middle support bearing excessive play. Whole drive shaft needed to be replaced. |
| 60200 mi | PCM replaced under warranty. |
| 27000 mi | axle seal replacement (3rd time) and axle replacement due to reoccuring issues with seal making the axle pitted. Axle seal replaced once early on (about 5k miles), burning oil smell returned almost right away. PTU unit replaced. Repair lasted for 2 years before smell returned. Again replaced (27k mil) axle seal & right axle as well due to pitting. |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Passenger Side PTU Seal was leaking |
| 55000 mi | Edge bangs into gear in very slow stop and go traffic, or when downshifting from 6th to 4th on the highway. Dealer updated the software, and it did not help. They now suggest it is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. |
| 60000 mi | Dealer refused to acknowledge there is a problem with the transmission banging into gear. |
| 84000 mi US $60 |
Car was banging into gear on gradual uphill climbs and stop and go traffic. Replaced PTU fluid that had turned to sludge and the car is driving much more smoothly. Spark plugs were also replaced as part of maintenance for $350. |
| 89000 mi US $1800 |
PTU shot. Sold the car, sorry Ford you blew it to not stand by your product and correct a known defect. First and last Ford. |
| 57000 mi US $1661 |
Replace PTU seals |
| 6200 mi | PTU Transfer Unit Seal replaced |
| 6510 mi | PTU Unit replaced. |
| 98000 mi | Transfer case was starting to leak fluid onto the exhaust causing a smell at times |
| 40920 mi | Control valve in transmission was replaced. Valve controls rpm to transmission for gear change. |
| 31000 mi | PTO seal replaced by dealer. Oil leak indicated problem, so dealer injected dye into system to identify source. |
| 61940 mi C $250 |
Transmission making clunking noise when shifting down at highway speeds. Had Trans fluid replaced. Internal filter not replaced. Did not solve the problem. Shift solenoids were the likely culprit. Just ignored it until traded the vehicle. |
| 69440 mi C $250 |
Seal for axle replaced, drivers side front |
| 31300 mi US $300 |
Drive train for awd damage |
| 49000 mi US $1780 |
power take off leak |
| 77000 mi | power take off leaking again |
| 8000 mi | PTU ATF leak |
| 35340 mi | Car was developing a serious vibration and drive shaft was replaced. Parts were on order and took a week to arrive - dealer provided loaner until repair fixed. |
| 15000 mi | Vehicle was brought in for 15,000 mile service. When service was done, both Check Engine and Check Transmission lights were on. Transmission still makes a *clunk*, dealer claims "they all do that, it's normal". |
| 16740 mi | PTO leak. Seal replaced. |
| 19840 mi | PTO seal found leaking and seal was replaced. |
| 35340 mi | ptu seal leaking |
| 38440 mi | PTU seal arrived and replaced |
| 2480 mi C $58 |
BEARING FAILED ON DRIVELINE BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DRIVESHAFTS. |
| 21700 mi | Seal on transfer case leaking. Noticed during routine oil change. Parts replaced. No visible leak to myself under vehicle. |
| 22600 mi | Leaking seal on transfer case. |
| 31000 mi | Right side PTU seals Right PTU seal leak |
| 15500 mi | Minor PTU seal leak. |
| 62620 mi | PTU gasket leak at transmission mounting point. |
| 146320 mi | PTU LEAK, replacement of all seals and gaskets on my request. only the one inner seal required but since the units is being disassembled asked that all seals be replaced |
| 11000 mi US $650 |
The transmission seemed to slip on acceleration from a stop. The dealership could not replicate the problem but recommended changing the trans fluid. |
| 59000 mi | PTU leak - noticed smell when heat was on. Knew there was a TSB. Instructed dealer to investigate and they replaced the part. PTU leak - noticed smell when heat was on. Knew there was a TSB. Instructed dealer to investigate and they replaced the part. |
| 82000 mi US $675 |
While driving, I received an "ODO Data errorâ€. In addition, the wrench light came on and the speedometer stopped working. Replaced 2 transmission sensors: 1. Turbine shaft speed 2. Output shaft speed While driving, I received an "ODO Data errorâ€. In addition, the wrench� light came on and the speedometer stopped working. Replaced 2 transmission sensors: 1. Turbine shaft speed 2. Output shaft speed |
| 101700 mi US $1050 |
Driveshaft needed to be replaced. The local mechanic I used actually called the local Ford dealership to get the part. They told him the driveshaft is a "common" problem and they have done quite a few replacements. |
| 6000 mi | Transmission shudder when downshifting from 6th gear when engine bogs or attempt to increase speed that doesn't require a down shift. |
| 73000 mi US $450 |
PTU Seal Leak. Replaced seal and fluid in PTU. PTU Seal Leak. Replaced seal and fluid in PTU |
| 2480 mi | Right transaxle seal leaking. |
| 3100 mi | Right transaxle seal replaced. |
| 49600 mi C $350 |
PTU Seal |
| 72740 mi C $900 |
Bad PTU shaft, right side. To many miles they would not cover under warranty. Paid almost $1000. Four wheel drive is not working correct but do not have money to fix it. Ford Edge is crap would not buy another one.Santa Fe better SUV by far |
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