CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-392-3673 AND DESCRIBED MY PROBLEM AS FOLLOWS...BRAKES STARTED SOUNDING LIKE AIR WAS LEAKING OUT, BUT BRAKES CONTINUED TO WORK. TODAY, I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR KEPT SURGING FORWARD, EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THIS WAS A VIN SPECIFIC INCIDENT AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED. ??????…
2010 ford Edge brakes problems
severe 159 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
159
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
ON 12/11/17 MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A AIR SOUND WHEN I TOUCHED PEDDLE. AT 47,000 MILES I ASSUMED IT WAS TIME TO REPLACE. ON 12/15 I HAD BRAKES REPLACED, BUT WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK IT STILL HAD THE AIR SOUND. THE BRAKES WORK BUT SOMETIMES THE PEDDLE GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND CATCHES AT LAST MINUTE. NOW I'M TOLD FORD EDGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE BOOSTERS AND MAIN CYLINDER. THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2010 ford Edge?
It's a meaningful issue. 159 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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