FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A TYPE OF NOISE, A HOWL OR GROWL, EMITTING FROM THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER REAR WHEEL AREA. MODEL 2007-2010 EDGE, MKX.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Ford Edge wheels problems
moderate Owners of the 2008 Ford Edge have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the wheels, typically surfacing around 62,000 miles at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 Edge | 9 |
| 2008 Edge (this page) | 9 |
| 2010 Edge | 7 |
| 2011 Edge | 6 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL/HOWL TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had wheels trouble with your 2008 Ford Edge?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2008 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most wheels failures cluster between 50,000 and 122,529 miles, with the median around 62,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 122,529. 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 $400 for wheels 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 wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels 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/2008/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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