Ford Edge Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Ford Edge across 11 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (32% of reports).
- 180electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door ajar: mentioned in 57 of 180 complaints (32%)
- Lock doors: mentioned in 10 of 180 complaints (6%)
- Shift park: mentioned in 9 of 180 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 180 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to August 12, 2016. During dealer servicing, the affected vehicles may be have been updated with incorrect Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. This software can cause the ESC system to lose engine torque control, and not provide any warning lamps to warn the driver if there was an ABS or ESC system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module, and update the service software, free of charge. The recall begin November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C14.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to detect other nearby vehicles as intended. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the ABS, service brake, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake fluid had been replaced weeks prior by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to a local…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when she turns off the vehicle after driving and later attempts to restart, the vehicle would fail to start and the steering wheel would seize. The contact stated that the vehicle would indicate that there was a system reset, and the…
My check engine light came on spent 500 dollars to have spark plugs and ignition coil replaced. Then not even 2 weeks later check engine is on again same issue again. Apparently break fluid is leaking due to a recall, but there is no fix for this problem. And i want my money back for what was fixed…
First the master cylinder went, then the brake booster and now the hydrolic control unit. Eachpart more expensive thenthe last and the last being 2119.20 to repair. The entire braking system, parts i was told should not break. I have been told, by a reputable mechanic that often when replacing the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Edges have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 180 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Ford Edge. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Edge electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 57 of 180 complaints, followed by “lock doors” (10).
Other Ford Edge problems
- Electrical System problems (2,619)
- Engine problems (2,609)
- Power Train problems (2,157)
- Service Brakes problems (1,815)
- Air Bags problems (1,306)
- Structure problems (959)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (681)
- Exterior Lighting problems (672)
See all Ford Edge problems.