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Chart based on 132 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Ford Edge 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 8-speed automatic FWD
7500 mi
Transmission slipping in lower gears intermittently, maybe once a month. Dealer replaced valve body under warranty. Problem continues, difficult to diagnose because intermittent. The conditions are sometimes when stopped with the transmission in gear as you might at a stoplight, if the wait is a long time there is no drive when you press the accelerator. The engine revs but it is like the transmission is in neutral. After several seconds the car will begin to very slowly move forward and the transmission slips a lot until you reach a speed of 10-15 mph and then it begins to pull again. It seems after you get to third gear it works normally and may or may not slip the next time you stall. Also sometimes, again rarely, there are slippages in first and second with very rough shifts.
shifting problem, system update solved the problem
17000 mi
US $100
The transmission in this car has never been right…it slips horribly when cold and is very slow shifting when warmed up. I read there was a programming upgrade available but my dealer ( who I feel is pretty good ) said no…so I’m living with it. I had the exact same Edge as my previous car and had zero issues
Reprogram shift strategy to fix hard downshifts and light throttle surging
46000 mi
Dealer test drove car and after many days, they determined that the torque converter is defective. Parts are on order and the car is scheduled to go back in early July for replacement of the torque converter, and to inspect/replace some other internal parts. The dealer also reported that the transmission had been leaking slightly, at the electrical connector on the top of the transmission. So, the transmission has been running with low fluid level for some time - not sure what they will do about that - hoping that they don't put a new torque converter in a transmission that has excess wear from the low fluid level! We will see what they do.
The transmission has developed a bad "clunk" when accelerating from rolling start. If I am coasting up to a stop light and the light turns green the transmission will often clunk when I accelerate. There is a fairly severe lurch accompanying the noise.
The best way I can describe this is it feels like a bad u-joint on a rear wheel drive car. The symptoms are very similar but since the Edge is FWD it shouldn't happen. The dealer re-flashed the transmission control module module with the latest software in an attempt to resolve this issue. It has improved some but still occurs.
Transmission on rare occasions shifts extremely hard from first to second gear. The computer was updated as a corrective measure but did not solve the issue.
12000 mi
Shifter would not go into park and register it was in park, then had trouble starting at times.
PTU seal developed fluid leak. Replaced all seals.
26800 mi
Oil leak under vehicle. Oil leaking out of PTU vent. PTU input shaft seals leaking. Removed PTU assembly. Replaced PTU input shaft seals and right axle shaft seal. Refilled PTU and transmission.
Drove car while waiting for parts.
65000 mi
US $100
PTO leaking. Replaced 2nd time under warranty. Next time is on me. Note that only 20,000 miles on odometer since last replacement, but towed in neutral for 11,375 miles through Canada and Alaska.
44000 mi
Had to replace transmission under the power train warranty due to a failed gasket that caused all of the oil to leak from the front tranny box.
72000 mi
US $100
PTU Output shaft was leaking. Replaced output shaft seal.
From the WO test drove found to slip.no codes pressures normal go to diag by symptom pin point test r&r trans disassembled found forward clutches burnt.o haul trans.valve body .solenoids
Parts DG9Z 7A130 B support center
3 steels & fibers
After stopping, placing gear lever in park and stopping engine, Indicator dings and indicates Shift to Park. (This problem has occurred before.) Shift mechanism had been replaced prior time. Dealer could not duplicate.
34000 mi
Shift handle when placed in park would fail to indicate was in park, indication on dash would say shift to park.
13532 mi
replace leaking front seals
30000 mi
US $49
Gear shift in park, TRANS in park, but sensor does not see it in park.
38000 mi
When slowing down to about 5mph to go through a corner and then accelerating again, the Transmission would make a hard shift "Thud" sound.
Dealer found TSB and Fixed for free After shifting the vehicle's transmission into park, the shifter sensor would not sense the shifter in the park position. The transmission would be in park, but the sensor didn't see it in park.
Dealer found TSB for problem and fixed.
gear shift selector would not recognize that vehicle was in park
21700 mi
the vehicle doesnt coast when the foot is removed from the accellerator- it actively brakes on its own. Technician suspected possible transmission issue, however transmission checked thoughrouly and no problems. PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED.
Random thumping when throttling the gas when the car is still moving but needing to speed up.
31000 mi
Something to do with a ball bearing in the Edge models 2009-2011 models getting stuck. Removed it and also replaced some pan because there were shavings in there.
Transmission coolant leak that damaged condenser. Replaced the part plus the hoses.
42780 mi
C $600
The car failed to recognize the Park gear intermittently despite the physical shifter was already in P position. It turns out the shifter sensor issue and the dealership replaced the whole assembly.
118000 mi
US $2000
Replaced a leaking power transfer unit.
86000 mi
US $2000
The Power Take Off unit had a ball bearing go out. This is essentially a transfer case that powers the AWD when tire slippage is detected. The gear oil started to burn up and the smell of natural gas was present. The repair cost was to replace the entire unit.
PTU leaking and rear axle driver-side seal leak. Performance was normal, looked underneath car for known common issue.
Dealer replaced entire PTU and axle seal under an extended warranty. Took several days.
6000 mi
PTU Leak. Seal replaced, leak returned. PTU replaced, leak returned. Transmission cover replaced due to leaking where the case had been scarred or malformed at the factory.
32000 mi
TSB for holding Gear 1 too long; shift to Gear 2 from Gear 1 is harsh. TSB 11-12-10, says they would need to replace some ball check valves on the valve body in the transmission, which they may have done.
37000 mi
Power take-off unit and driver's side axle shaft were replaced under warranty. Dealer unable to determine root cause; I think it is related to TSB 11-12-10. Symptoms are similar; other dealer addressed the TSB, symptoms still present.
48360 mi
Both rear drive axle seals failed and were leaking oil
66340 mi
C $1200
3 wheel bearing and one rear stabiliser link replaced
94640 mi
C $800
Had to remove awd and use only two wheel for several days while repairs where made.
119040 mi
C $1800
Power Transfer case issue. Need new unit price of part 1300.00 plus a 5 hours Labour to change part.
transmission slipped badly, then seemed to cure itself. dealer said it was a hiccup, might never do it again, might do it next time its driven. not knowing where my wife would be for the next hiccup, we traded it for a new forester.
118000 mi
US $2300
transmission was removed from car and repaired, not replaced with rebuilt item
PTU seal was leaking slightly leading to a burning smell in the cabin. PTU seal replaced.
64220 mi
Juddering at low RPMs
65100 mi
C $555
Burning smell, leaking. Replace front differential pinion seal & left axle output seal. Burning smell, leaking. Replace right axle seal.
12500 mi
General Service for 20000km. Fluid's refill (Power Steering Fluid, Transmission Fluid - both have small leaks to be repaired} Oil Change Air Filter change Oil Filter change General checks: Battery, wipers, wiring, tyres and brakes
13480 mi
﷼5000
A Factory well-known problem with the transmission on the 2009 model came to appear: Internal Oil Leak that could lead to external leak and compete damage of the transmission box.
66000 mi
US $950
PTU was leaking
79900 mi
US $1400
Transfer case (PTU) replaced due to synthetic fluid being burned up (root cause: not enough fluid capacity or a fluid cooler -- same part replaced at 23000 miles under warranty -- 7th part revision from Ford).
transmission stays stuck in overdrive and will not run , speedometer does not work when this happens
81000 mi
US $3600
Transmission began slipping/hard shifting and reported code P2704 (Friction Material). Dealer suggested transmission replacement @ $5100, opted to utilize local transmission shop for $3600.
95000 mi
US $600
Transmission was shifting erratic, mostly when cold.Usually missing 2nd gear. Had trans fluid flush, trans now shifting normal.
101100 mi
Transmission erratic shifting when cold
113000 mi
US $500
We replaced both the input and output speed sensors after an incident where the vehicle would not move.
PTO seal replaced by dealer. Oil leak indicated problem, so dealer injected dye into system to identify source.
61940 mi
C $250
Transmission making clunking noise when shifting down at highway speeds. Had Trans fluid replaced. Internal filter not replaced. Did not solve the problem. Shift solenoids were the likely culprit. Just ignored it until traded the vehicle.
69440 mi
C $250
Seal for axle replaced, drivers side front
55000 mi
Edge bangs into gear in very slow stop and go traffic, or when downshifting from 6th to 4th on the highway. Dealer updated the software, and it did not help. They now suggest it is a normal characteristic of the vehicle.
60000 mi
Dealer refused to acknowledge there is a problem with the transmission banging into gear.
84000 mi
US $60
Car was banging into gear on gradual uphill climbs and stop and go traffic. Replaced PTU fluid that had turned to sludge and the car is driving much more smoothly. Spark plugs were also replaced as part of maintenance for $350.
89000 mi
US $1800
PTU shot. Sold the car, sorry Ford you blew it to not stand by your product and correct a known defect. First and last Ford.
98000 mi
Transfer case was starting to leak fluid onto the exhaust causing a smell at times
6200 mi
PTU Transfer Unit Seal replaced
6510 mi
PTU Unit replaced.
57000 mi
US $1661
Replace PTU seals
27000 mi
axle seal replacement (3rd time) and axle replacement due to reoccuring issues with seal making the axle pitted. Axle seal replaced once early on (about 5k miles), burning oil smell returned almost right away. PTU unit replaced. Repair lasted for 2 years before smell returned. Again replaced (27k mil) axle seal & right axle as well due to pitting.
8000 mi
PTU ATF leak
35340 mi
Car was developing a serious vibration and drive shaft was replaced. Parts were on order and took a week to arrive - dealer provided loaner until repair fixed.
31000 mi
Right side PTU seals Right PTU seal leak
49600 mi
C $350
PTU Seal
15000 mi
Vehicle was brought in for 15,000 mile service. When service was done, both Check Engine and Check Transmission lights were on. Transmission still makes a *clunk*, dealer claims "they all do that, it's normal".
16740 mi
PTO leak. Seal replaced.
88000 mi
US $400
Passenger Side PTU Seal was leaking
19840 mi
PTO seal found leaking and seal was replaced.
35340 mi
ptu seal leaking
38440 mi
PTU seal arrived and replaced
2480 mi
C $58
BEARING FAILED ON DRIVELINE BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DRIVESHAFTS.
21700 mi
Seal on transfer case leaking. Noticed during routine oil change. Parts replaced. No visible leak to myself under vehicle.
22600 mi
Leaking seal on transfer case.
3100 mi
PTU seals changed and defective drive shaft replaced.
15500 mi
Minor PTU seal leak.
62620 mi
PTU gasket leak at transmission mounting point.
146320 mi
PTU LEAK, replacement of all seals and gaskets on my request. only the one inner seal required but since the units is being disassembled asked that all seals be replaced
2480 mi
Right transaxle seal leaking.
3100 mi
Right transaxle seal replaced.
40920 mi
Control valve in transmission was replaced. Valve controls rpm to transmission for gear change.
62200 mi
US $100
Drive shaft middle support bearing excessive play. Whole drive shaft needed to be replaced.
60200 mi
PCM replaced under warranty.
59000 mi
PTU leak - noticed smell when heat was on. Knew there was a TSB. Instructed dealer to investigate and they replaced the part. PTU leak - noticed smell when heat was on. Knew there was a TSB. Instructed dealer to investigate and they replaced the part.
82000 mi
US $675
While driving, I received an "ODO Data errorâ€. In addition, the wrench light came on and the speedometer stopped working.
Replaced 2 transmission sensors:
1. Turbine shaft speed
2. Output shaft speed While driving, I received an "ODO Data errorâ€. In addition, the wrench� light came on and the speedometer stopped working.
Replaced 2 transmission sensors:
1. Turbine shaft speed
2. Output shaft speed
101700 mi
US $1050
Driveshaft needed to be replaced. The local mechanic I used actually called the local Ford dealership to get the part. They told him the driveshaft is a "common" problem and they have done quite a few replacements.
72740 mi
C $900
Bad PTU shaft, right side. To many miles they would not cover under warranty. Paid almost $1000. Four wheel drive is not working correct but do not have money to fix it. Ford Edge is crap would not buy another one.Santa Fe better SUV by far
31300 mi
US $300
Drive train for awd damage
49000 mi
US $1780
power take off leak
77000 mi
power take off leaking again
6000 mi
Transmission shudder when downshifting from 6th gear when engine bogs or attempt to increase speed that doesn't require a down shift.
73000 mi
US $450
PTU Seal Leak. Replaced seal and fluid in PTU. PTU Seal Leak. Replaced seal and fluid in PTU
2000 mi
US $650
The transmission seemed to slip on acceleration from a stop. The dealership could not replicate the problem but recommended changing the trans fluid.
Torque convertor is failing. Not locking up at 40mph
123000 mi
US $1500
Torque convertor not locking up at 40mph resulting in shuddering. Occassional clunking when reverse engaged. Replaced with used tranny and torque convertor.
PTU seal was leaking oil onto exhaust system. BURNING RUBBER LIKE ODOR COMING FROM HEAT VENTS.DEALER FOUND OIL LEAK AT PTU SEAL.REPLACED PTU SEAL.WARRANTY REPAIR
22000 mi
Transmission was 'slipping' and after stopping at an intersection, could not go faster than 20 mph for first 1/4 mile. Transmission shifted after that, but check engine light was on. Mechanic said the transmission wiring harness had to be repaired.
60300 mi
US $635
Axel boot had tear and needed replacement causing vehicle to veer
107100 mi
US $99
Was shifting erratic, did a transmission flush that only the dealer could do runs smooth again
18600 mi
$700
Transmission fluid lost in the par converter gasket. Had to replace par converter and crankshaft gaskets.
55800 mi
$450
Par converter gasket weared out -again-. Had to replace it again. Crankshaft gasket shown leakage, replaced Left drive shaft safe malfunction. Driveshaft slipped out of gearbox and was bended. It seemed like transmission sliding, but it was a wheel with no transmission at all. Lots of transmission fluid lost, transmission was almos damaged.
63860 mi
$500
Par converter gasket needed replacement, transmission oil lost
A leak developed from the Power Transfer Unit (unit that distrbutes power for the All Wheel Drive system). They replaced one of the seals on the PTU which appears to have corrected the issue.
14000 mi
The PTU developed another leak. The dealer confirmed the issue and ordered the parts during this visit.
15000 mi
PTU seal replaced with updated design. New drive shaft installed. The original drive shaft was found to be scored on the end during the previous visit.
24000 mi
PTU leaking, seal replaced, issue resolved.
13000 mi
PTU was leaking transmission fluid.
22000 mi
PTU leaking for second time in a year Parts Replaced
18000 mi
Transmission seal replaced. Car filled with burning oil smoke when heater fan was on. Transfer case seal replaced. I consider this dangerous and toxic to my family.
2800 mi
Roaring sound coming from rear end when going down the road. Dealer checked tires and ball bearing and was not the the cause. They have now ordered from factory complete rear end and going to put all new in. They did give me a rental(no charge; better
10000 mi
Had problem with roaring in rear. The replaced read differential (AWD) and still had problem. They had it for a long time and with factory determined a right rear bearing. Replaced that and now ok.
11000 mi
Also they replaces something bigger for the drive train (vibration) also under a new TSB.
41000 mi
rebuilt valve body
24000 mi
Dealer recommended PTU seal replaced - known problem with Edge's
26000 mi
Was still getting odor from air vents after coming to a stop after highway driving. Dealer replaced PTU. So far so good.
89000 mi
US $750
replace front struts (unsuccessful attempt to fix clunking) and left axel
16120 mi
Leaking PTU Seal.
7000 mi
AWD Edge developed leak from passenger side output shaft from the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) similar to the x-fer case. dealership originally replaced seal on PTU (4 days mainly for seal, but took it back on the next monday cause the leak returned and de dealership replaced PTU from previous leak issue. no other issues to date
4000 mi
Transmission had to be replaced. Warranty covered it.
15000 mi
Transmission fluid leak.
16000 mi
Replaced transfer case to fix leak.
16000 mi
Leaking Transmission Fluid from PTU onto Exhaust Manifold Replaced O-Ring
18000 mi
Axle seal on the transaxle.
22000 mi
Axle seal replaced successfully.
23560 mi
Burnt rubber smell traced to leaking power-take-off (AWD)
19000 mi
Replace PTU.
21000 mi
Five times in shop for PTU/gasket leak. Replaced: January 2008, March 2008, January 2009, February 2009 - could not find leak, March 2009
30000 mi
Currently trying to get Ford to purchase the vehicle back after 4/5 unsuccessful repair attempts with the PTU. This time replaced the PTU.
25000 mi
Transmission fluid leaking. Repaired under warranty.
65820 mi
PTU Ford dealer could not find. Used dealer[where bought]fixed. Way past warranty but they fixed at no charge and said sorry for the trouble. Name of dealer Haldimade Motors/Cayuga Ont. Fixed inner/outer seals and replaced driveshaft.
8008 mi
Replaced transfer case (PTU) seal Replaced transfer case seal
60000 mi
Replaced PTU Oil Seal due to smoke and burning gear oil odor entering the cab
84200 mi
PTU seal starting to leak again...Odor of burning gear oil when stopping after trips. Has been repaired 2x both with about 6 months success...Just gonna live with it now...Love the vehicle otherwise
115000 mi
US $1300
PTU Replaced
155000 mi
PTU seals leaking again,
18000 mi
Transmission leaking.
28181 mi
PTU seal was leaking and was replaced. Could smell burning oil when engine was hot. Covered by warranty.
108500 mi
C $40
Transfer case vent leak plugged
71000 mi
US $1500
replaced a badly leaking PTU (power transfer unit)
36000 mi
Came in with burning smell from vents after engine heats up. Diagnosed as PTU seal leak. Seal was replaced, but noticed same problem the next day.
44200 mi
US $200
Had burning smell again through air vents. Dealership checked and found leaking PTU seal. Replaced PTU seal for second time.
12000 mi
transmission leak, replaced trans
19500 mi
trans leak came back
34100 mi
Persistent leak in gasket of PTU. Two trips to install gasket did not work in previous months. Dealer installed new PTU.
26300 mi
Oil was leaking from the 4WD Power Transfer Unit.
The unit had to be replaced.
56000 mi
US $3600
Replace PTO
38000 mi
Discovered through routine oil change that transmission seal had been leaking. I believe that it was called a PTU Seal or RTU Seal. I have since found out that many Ford Edge owners are experiencing this problem! Way to go Ford!
