NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
382 reports26,000 miles · Mar 17, 2018
Wheels
I HAD BEEN DRIVING (TRAVELING NURSE) BACK AND FORTH 3 X WEEKLY TO A NURSING JOB. THE LOW TIRE LIGHT. I AIRED THE TIRE FOR SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL I COULD CARRY IT TO A TIRE SHOP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE RIM. THE RIM WAS REPAIRED. SIX MONTHS LATER THE LOW TIRE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I CARRY IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE RIM IS C…
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I HAD BEEN DRIVING (TRAVELING NURSE) BACK AND FORTH 3 X WEEKLY TO A NURSING JOB. THE LOW TIRE LIGHT. I AIRED THE TIRE FOR SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL I COULD CARRY IT TO A TIRE SHOP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE RIM. THE RIM WAS REPAIRED. SIX MONTHS LATER THE LOW TIRE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I CARRY IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE RIM IS CRACKED AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN IT IS SENT OFF FOR REPAIR. FEBRUARY THE LOW TIRE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN WITH THE AIR LOSING 3 - 15 POUNDS OF AIR A DAY (I'M A TRAVELING NURSE) AND MY CAR GOES BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE GUY TELLS ME IT IS A FRACTURE IN THE VERY SAME RIM. HE TELLS ME THAT THE ONLY WAY IT IS FRACTURED IS IF I HIT SOMETHING BUT I HAVEN'T HIT SOMETHING. HE TELLS ME THAT THE BACK TIRE IS PRONE TO BEING FRACTURED AND I TELL HIM I ONLY HAD THE TIRES ROTATED 4 DAYS EARLIER. HE TELLS ME IT WILL COST ME $1400.00 PLUS A NEW TIRE AND I TELL HIM I DON'T HAVE THAT. I'VE SEEN THEM ON AMAZON FOR $400. HE TELLS ME HE WILL HAVE TO CHARGE ME FOR A NEW TIRE. I TELL HIM MY TIRES HAVE ROAD HAZARD SOMEWHERE ELSE. ALL 4 RIMS HAVE BEEN ON MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. THIS RIM HAS NOW BEEN FRACTURED TWICE AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR IT'S OWN WARRANTY. THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH A NEARLY 60 YEAR OLD NURSE DRIVING 100 MILES TO CARE FOR SOMEONE DYING WALKING OUT TO A FLAT TIRE EVERY SINGLE DAY.
NHTSA ODI #11079912
60,000 miles · Mar 16, 2018
SteeringSuspensionCrash
I WAS DRIVING IN AN ALLEY WAY AND SOMETHING SOUNDED LIKE IT BROKE AND OR CAME LOOSE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. WHICH LOOKS LIKE IT WAS A HALF SHAFT OR STEERING COMPONENT WHICH IN TURN CAUSED ME TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL AND HIT A CURB AND DO FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE . SEEING IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY ISSUES …
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I WAS DRIVING IN AN ALLEY WAY AND SOMETHING SOUNDED LIKE IT BROKE AND OR CAME LOOSE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. WHICH LOOKS LIKE IT WAS A HALF SHAFT OR STEERING COMPONENT WHICH IN TURN CAUSED ME TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL AND HIT A CURB AND DO FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE . SEEING IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY ISSUES OR REPORTS WITH HALF SHAFTS OR STEERING COMPONENTS BREAKING OR COMING LOOSE ON SUSPENSION ON 2014 FORD EDGE'S
NHTSA ODI #11079873
48,350 miles · Mar 9, 2018
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TURNED OFF BY ITSELF AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ED BUTTS FORD (1515 N HACIENDA BLVD, LA PUENTE, CA 91744) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TURNED OFF BY ITSELF AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ED BUTTS FORD (1515 N HACIENDA BLVD, LA PUENTE, CA 91744) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAF14242952. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,350. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11078357
72,708 miles · Mar 6, 2018
Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING WENT INTO A 'LIMP HOME MODE', WHICH IS A TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION, THAT IS ONLY ENOUGH POWER TO GIVE THE DRIVER SPEED BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. IF ON A FREEWAY IN THE FAST LANE THIS WOULD PLACE A DRIVER IN A UNSAFE SITUATION. FORD MOTOR CO . STATES THERE IS NO RECALL, BUT BACK IN 201…
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VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING WENT INTO A 'LIMP HOME MODE', WHICH IS A TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION, THAT IS ONLY ENOUGH POWER TO GIVE THE DRIVER SPEED BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. IF ON A FREEWAY IN THE FAST LANE THIS WOULD PLACE A DRIVER IN A UNSAFE SITUATION. FORD MOTOR CO . STATES THERE IS NO RECALL, BUT BACK IN 2015 THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM WHERE THEY CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER.
NHTSA ODI #11076567
46,000 miles · Feb 13, 2018
Structure
COMPLAINT ON MY 2014 FORD EDGE: WHEN IGNITION ON AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR IS CLOSED, THE DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATES DOOR AJAR & BELL KEEPS RINGING BUT DOOR IS NOT AJAR! IT IS CLOSED PROPERLY! WHILE CAR IS PARKED THE PARKING LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES ALSO. WEIKERT FORD IN LAKE WALES FL HAS REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH TO…
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COMPLAINT ON MY 2014 FORD EDGE: WHEN IGNITION ON AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR IS CLOSED, THE DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATES DOOR AJAR & BELL KEEPS RINGING BUT DOOR IS NOT AJAR! IT IS CLOSED PROPERLY! WHILE CAR IS PARKED THE PARKING LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES ALSO. WEIKERT FORD IN LAKE WALES FL HAS REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MY COST IS $371.88. I BELIEVE THE FORD AUTOMOBILE COMPANY SHOULD DO A RECALL AND REIMBURSE ME MY COST. I'VE DONE RESEARCH ABOUT OTHER 2014 FORD EDGE'S WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. WILL EMAIL FORD AND SEE IF THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME MY COST! MY CAR MILEAGE 49,996.3. HOPE FORD WILL REIMBURSE MY COST! I HAVE MY ITEMIZE COST RECEIPT BY DOESN'T UP TO THIS FORM.
NHTSA ODI #11072740
46,000 miles · Jan 22, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. SUNNYDALE FORD IN SUNNYDALE, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. SUNNYDALE FORD IN SUNNYDALE, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
NHTSA ODI #11064165
48,000 miles · Jan 19, 2018
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
RIGHT FRONT AXLE FAILURE WARNING OF TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK
NHTSA ODI #11063745
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I SHUT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR IS LATCHED AND IS SHUT PROPERLY BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. EVERY TIME I BRAKE IT DINGS AND IT DISPLAYS THE DOOR IS AJAR AND TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK LIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS SPORADIC.
NHTSA ODI #11063023
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2018
Unknown Or Other
WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DISPLAYS THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" LIGHT. WHEN THIS DISPLAYS YOU CANNOT LOCK DOORS PROPERLY. THE ONLY WAY TO ADJUST THIS IS TO EITHER TAP THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON FOR STANDARD DRIVE OR RESTART AND KILL THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T.
NHTSA ODI #11063009
23,333 miles · Jan 2, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRIENDLY FORD OF LAS VEGAS (660 N. DECATUR BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89107), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. PREVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AND, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRIENDLY FORD OF LAS VEGAS (660 N. DECATUR BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89107), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. PREVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AND, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, A WHINING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE WHINING NOISE CONTINUED. ALSO, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,333.
NHTSA ODI #11057921
Official recalls
3Nov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Jan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗