2008 Ford Edge fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 70 complaints for the 2008 Ford Edge, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
It was discovered that there are toxic fumes and fuel leakage coming from the fuel tank area. Most prevalent when the fuel tank is full. Noticed while in transit or while stationary. Dangerous inhilation to passengers in or around the vehicle has caused headaches and labored breathing. This error was occurring in previous year models and opening the earlier recall for this problem is necessary for safety and customer satisfaction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford edge. The contact stated that there were was a strong burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the carburetor and the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Edge
- Air bags 440 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 260 complaints
- Electrical system 158 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Cruise control 91 complaints
- Brakes 87 complaints
- Lighting 69 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints