Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford edge. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,941. The VIN was not available.
2007 Ford Edge engine problems
severe 45 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
45
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
1crash
4fires
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 45 engine complaints filed for the 2007 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 45 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2007 Ford Edge engine has severe electrical and cooling system defects: PCM/ignition coil failures causing stalling and fires, water pump failures that ruin engines silently, and heater core clogging. Ford refuses recalls despite documented awareness and pattern complaints; repairs routinely exceed $2500. Avoid this model or budget for major engine work.
A 2007 Ford Edge engine cluster shows recurrent electrical and cooling system failures. The most common complaint pattern involves ignition coils melting or burning out, often in groups, triggered by a faulty powertrain control module (PCM). Owners report loss of power, violent shaking, stalling without warning, and burning smells under the hood. Several note the PCM itself eventually burns out after repeated coil failures, with repair shops confirming all six coils have melted simultaneously—unusual according to one technician. One owner's newly installed coil caught fire while driving; another reports the vehicle exploding at 45 mph with flames shooting from the engine.
Water pump failures are a second major pattern. The pump is positioned so deep it requires near-total engine removal to inspect. When it fails internally, coolant dumps into the oil pan undetected until the engine overheats catastrophically. Owners report cracked or warped heads, seized engines, and bills exceeding $2500. A third pattern involves heater core clogging with metal debris—some owners had cores replaced three times before Ford refused further warranty coverage, citing expiration despite acknowledging the defect in TSB 09M04S1.
Additional complaints include throttle body replacement (sometimes triggered by stalling), power transfer unit leaks requiring $1500–$1600 repairs, fuel injector misfires, and a dangerously hot exhaust pipe causing burns. One owner reports an extremely high exhaust temperature that burned three people without the vehicle even running.
Same Ford Edge engine reports on nearby years: 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
PCM/Ignition Coil System Failure
Powertrain control module fails prematurely, causing ignition coils to overheat and burn out. Owners report coil melting, especially multiple coils simultaneously, followed by PCM failure. Symptoms include rough running, raw gas dumping into catalytic converters, loss of acceleration, stalling, and engine fires in severe cases.
When: Mileage ranges 6,000–218,000; incidents reported from 2010 onward through 2018
Symptoms owners cite: Engine running rough, using excessive fuel; Coil(s) burned, melted, or burst; Loss of acceleration or power at highway speed; Vehicle stalling without warning; Violent shaking or jerking; Check engine light illuminated, often blinking; Burning smell from engine compartment; Black or white smoke from vents or under hood; Engine fire or coil catching fire; Difficulty starting or no start
Codes mentioned: P0301, P0351, P0352, P0354, P0201
Repairs/costs cited: Coil replacement $44–$86 per coil (6 coils × $86 = $516 typical); PCM replacement $900–$1079.87; catalytic converter replacement $2690; total repairs often $2500–$5690. Some owners report multiple repeat repairs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued despite acknowledged awareness per owner reports. Ford dealer acknowledged the issue to one owner but took no action. One dealer reprogrammed PCM twice without resolving stalling; stalls resumed within days. Manufacturer stated no recall but promised to communicate with dealer in at least one case.
Water Pump Internal Failure
Internal water pump failure allows coolant to mix with oil undetected. Pump sits in position requiring near-total engine removal to access. No maintenance schedule provided. Failure goes unnoticed until catastrophic overheating causes cracked block, warped head, or seized engine.
When: Mileage 40,466–150,000+; failures reported 2010–2018
Symptoms owners cite: Engine overheating rapidly; Check engine light illuminated; Antifreeze mixed in oil and radiator; Coolant smell or low coolant without visible leak; Engine fans cycling on and off; Air conditioning blowing hot air; Cracked engine block or warped head (end result); Engine seized or complete engine failure
Repairs/costs cited: Water pump replacement $1900; engine replacement cost not fully specified but noted as very costly; radiator flush $200–$400. One owner already had pump replaced once or twice before it failed again.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford stated the design is as intended and that pump location is how the vehicle must be accessed. TSB 09M04S1 (3/31/2010) covered cooling system flush and extended heater core warranty but expired at 4 or 6 years/50,000–105,000 miles. Ford refused to honor warranty extension on heater core after expiration despite acknowledging defect.
Throttle Body Failure
Throttle body malfunction causes intermittent stalling during driving and acceleration, along with difficulty starting. Issue persists despite being a known problem with 2007 Edge per dealer technician.
When: Approximately 2013–2014, no specific mileage stated
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle wants to stall when driving or accelerating; Difficulty starting; engine 'trying' to turn on then shutting down; Unable to accelerate above certain speed; Vehicle shuts off while driving on highway; Dashboard lights dim during stalling events
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replacement at dealership; cost not specified by owner
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer technician acknowledged seeing this issue frequently in 2007 Edge. Owner noted NHTSA had been investigating similar issues in later model years and other models but no formal recall was issued.
Intermittent Stalling and Power Loss
Vehicle stalls without warning while driving at various speeds or at idle. Engine often restarts after delay but sometimes will not start immediately. No consistent trigger (hill, stop sign, backing up). Computer diagnostics return no fault codes despite multiple shops testing, yet all technicians feel the problem. Over 3 years no root cause found.
When: No specific mileage; symptoms ongoing over 3-year period
Symptoms owners cite: Stalling without warning at various speeds or idle; Difficulty restarting after stall; Loss of power steering and brakes during stall; Engine jerking or jumping sensation, like not going into gear; Check engine light may or may not illuminate
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple shops unable to diagnose; extended warranty did not cover undiagnosed issues; owner advised to wait for component failure to enable diagnosis
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford advised no recall exists and no other owners reported the issue, then invited owner to continue calling with updates
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Leaks
Power transfer unit leaks motor oil from the front end. Component is known to be defective or poorly designed in 2007–2011 Ford Edges. Leaks can be caught early but indicate systemic weakness.
When: Mileage 54,500–143,000
Symptoms owners cite: Oil leaking from underneath front end; Burning oil smell inside vehicle; Smoke visible from under hood
Repairs/costs cited: $1500–$1600 replacement cost per owners; at least one owner experienced recurrence of leak after repair
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued. Owner notes this is a common problem across 2007–2011 model years and recommends recall.
Heater Core Clogging and Repeated Failure
Heater core clogs with metal debris, causing loss of heat and defroster function. Problem repeats every 1–2 years even after flushing and replacement. Ford TSB 09M04S1 acknowledges the defect and extends warranty, but Ford denies coverage once original warranty period expires, citing expiration date rather than acknowledging ongoing defect.
When: First failure at 40,466 miles (Jan 2013); recurred at 57,000 miles (Sept 2013); pattern repeats every 22 months or so
Symptoms owners cite: Heater not working or producing insufficient heat; Defroster not functioning; Strong coolant smell in vehicle; Engine fans cycling on and off
Repairs/costs cited: $2600 replacement cost cited; owner had core replaced three times by Ford before warranty denial
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: TSB 09M04S1 (issued 3/31/2010) extends heater core warranty from 4 years/50,000 miles to 6 years/105,000 miles due to poor heater performance. Ford refused to cover fourth replacement at 57,000 miles (within TSB coverage) claiming warranty expired 5/1/2013 despite TSB extension. After three escalated demand letters and calls, Ford refused to honor warranty.
Dangerously Hot Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust pipe becomes extremely hot even while vehicle is parked and not running. Pipe burns people who stand near or contact it during normal vehicle use (unloading groceries, retrieving sports equipment). Burn severity is described as extreme and resulting in permanent scarring.
When: August 2013, vehicle parked in driveway, not running during incidents
Symptoms owners cite: Exhaust pipe surface temperature high enough to cause severe burns on skin contact; Burns sustained without leaning close to vehicle, just standing normally
Repairs/costs cited: No repair mentioned; issue not diagnosed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: None documented
Spark Plug and Fuel Injector Misfire
Fuel injector misfires or spark plugs fail, causing rough running, fuel smell, and stalling. Occurs intermittently and can recur multiple times even after coil and plug replacement.
When: Mileage 35 MPH, 116,310 miles noted in one case
Symptoms owners cite: Car running rough; Using twice as much fuel as normal; Check engine light blinking; Misfire codes (P0301, P0201); Stalling at low speeds
Codes mentioned: P0301, P0201
Repairs/costs cited: Spark plug and coil replacement $86–$264 per coil/plug set; replaced multiple times with problem recurring
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued despite owner request. Ford refusing to address despite multiple occurrences.
Synthesized from 45 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
My car started sputtering on freeway on christmas night. Smelled burning. Had it towed to my mechanic. He informed me ignition coils burned out. He replaced them but called today and informed me, car will run fine and then one or more coils will burn out again causing the problem. He looked complaints up online and found hundreds of them as I have also. We called the dealership to see if there…
Driving at highway speed in a 2007 Ford edge with 130k miles. Engine starts to lose power suddenly at speed, but still runs. The check engine light blinks, odor of plastic melting. Manage to limp off the highway with a vibrating noises coming from the engine. Mechanic reports that 3 of the 6 coils are 'melted'. One is very badly melted. The PCM is also fried and needs to be replaced.…
I was driving my car on the road and the engine stalled with no warning and the car cut off. After waiting about 10 minutes, the car started and I was able to move it to the side of the road. The check engine light didn't come on until after the car initially cut off. I tried to start the car again about 20 minutes later and it wouldn't start at all. Finally, after a couple of hours the car…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle misfired intermittently, shook violently and the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2007 Ford Edge?
It's a meaningful issue. 45 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 40 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 76,200 and 130,000 miles, with the median around 98,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 76,200; a quarter make it past 130,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Ford/Edge.
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