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What was the problem with the 2011 Ford Edge?

What was the problem with the 2011 Ford Edge?

Light came on, car jerked, pulled over and towed to Ford Dealer. Blown water pump caused engine oil and antifreeze to mix and destroy the engine. Now the car dealer needs $5000 to replace with a rebuilt engine. Took a check for car, not going to purchase another Ford at this time.

What kind of car is the Ford Edge?

More information about the 2011 Ford Edge: The Edge is now in its second generation, and Ford has upped the style and sophistication of its popular crossover. The result is an exciting alternative to competitors like the Nissan Murano, Chevrolet Traverse, and Hyundai Tucson.

Why is my Ford Edge hard to turn?

The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering assist which made the vehicle difficult to turn at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who researched the issue and diagnosed the vehicle with corrosion in the electric power steering gear motor bolts.

Is there a warranty on a Ford Edge?

Adaptive steering fault service required light is on. Car pulls to the right ever since light came on. Took it in for service at 37,000 miles and Ford refuses to repair this safety malfunction under any type of warranty. I purchased extended platinum insurance coverage because I bought this vehicle used 1 year ago.

What’s the value of a 2011 Ford Edge?

The value of a used 2011 Ford Edge ranges from $2,936 to $7,321, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here. Is 2011 Ford Edge a good car? To understand if the 2011 Ford Edge is a good vehicle for you, check out Edmunds’ expert and consumer reviews and ratings.

What is the reliability score of the Ford Edge?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 Ford Edge owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

How many times has the Ford Edge been recalled?

The 2011 Ford Edge has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead.

Is the Ford Edge a good car to buy?

The Edge has good interior space, easy access, and sprightly engines in either its V6 or turbocharged four-cylinder versions. The overall package falls short though, due to so-so refinement and driving dynamics. The MyFord Touch controls force you to take your eyes off the road far too much.

2011 Ford Edge with a bad water pump that blew up and ruined the engine at 91,000 miles. Light came on, car jerked, pulled over and towed to Ford Dealer. Blown water pump caused engine oil and antifreeze to mix and destroy the engine. Now the car dealer needs $5000 to replace with a rebuilt engine.

What are the trim levels of the 2011 Ford Edge?

2011 Ford Edge models. The 2011 Ford Edge crossover is available in SE, SEL, Limited and Sport trim levels. The SE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker CD player with an auxiliary audio jack.

What kind of engine does the Ford Edge Sport have?

Beginning with the 2011 model year, all Edge Sport models will come standard with a new 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles.

The 2011 Ford Edge has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead.

2011 Ford Edge with a bad water pump that blew up and ruined the engine at 91,000 miles. Light came on, car jerked, pulled over and towed to Ford Dealer. Blown water pump caused engine oil and antifreeze to mix and destroy the engine. Now the car dealer needs $5000 to replace with a rebuilt engine.

What causes an oil leak in a Ford Edge?

285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD PTU seal developed fluid leak. Replaced all seals. 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. Oil leak under vehicle. Oil leaking out of PTU vent. PTU input shaft seals leaking.

Is the PTU unit on my Ford Edge leaking?

And the tranny shifts oddly in lower gears.Will this seal replacement cure that? (maybe if the fluids low because of the seal leak) I have a NEW 2011 Edge AWD, have had it for 4 months and 2k miles and found oil on my garage floor. Took it into the dealer and they checked it and said it was the PTU unit.

Is the transfer case on the Ford Edge Sport?

It turns out this has become a common problem over on the Flex forum too, which uses the same PTU. Dealership just called to tell me that my 2014 Ford Edge Sport model’s transfer case needs to be replaced.

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Ruth Doyle