2014 Ford Edge Fuel System Problems
19 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (19)
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that several days later while driving 25 MPH, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed but no failures were found. The service engine and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed and determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After further investigation, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 13N03 (Throttle Body Extended Coverage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
The lever on the gas door dosen't closed all they causing the check engine to light up The code shows a vapor leaking
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power after coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
Fuel pump fails without warning causing vehicle to stall in intersection of busy roadway. With some research and assistance from my local Ford dealership, we found a recall in the past for this exact issue effecting my year make and model. Not sure why I was not made aware of this until I almost caused an accident. I want this on record that I reported the issue. Recall # 14S30
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that her vehicle would fail to start immediately after adding gas into the fuel tank as the check engine warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle would eventually start up after multiple attempts; however, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact also mentioned that an abnormal creaking sound would emit from the front end of the vehicle. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified about the failure and both informed her that the vehicle was not under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle delayed starting. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that she would stop the vehicle and would shift to park(P). The contact would then shift to drive(D)and would depress the accelerator pedal again. However, the vehicle would respond with delay. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high velocity fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated, then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with throttle body failure. The dealer replaced the throttle body. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was included in any recalls and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 58,338.
I SEE THAT SOME 2014 FORD EDGE VEHICLES HAVE A FUEL PUMP RECALL. WHY IS MY 2014 FORD EDGE NOT INCLUDED. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND DECELERATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND PULLED OVER TO AN EXIT RAMP WHERE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT AND HER HUSBAND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO A REST STOP. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAITED FOR A MOMENT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND TOOK VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MILD FUEL ODOR ENTERING THROUGH THE A/C VENTS INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (7429 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061) TO BE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
I KEEP GETTING THIS CODE P1450 ON MY CAR FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT I'VE ALREADY PAID AT FIRESTONE TO HAVE A PIECE SWITCHED OUT ONCE WHICH WAS NOT EVEN BROKEN. THE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHEN YOU SEARCH IT APPEARS MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH MANY FORDS.
I DROVE MY 2014 FORD EDGE UP ABOUT TWO BLOCKS TO A BUSY STREET, AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN IT WAS CLEAR / SAFE. MIDWAY ACROSS A 5 LANE STREET, MY CAR STALLED. AS MUCH AS I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE WRENCH SYMBOL APPEARED ON THE DASH, AND THE CAR WAS SHAKING. I HAD MY TWO BABIES IN THE CAR WITH ME, AND WE'RE LUCKY WE WEREN'T T-BONED BY TRAFFIC COMING AT US FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS. I WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO COAST ACROSS THE INTERSECTION IN TIME TO PULL OVER SAFELY. ONCE I WAS STOPPED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO CALL ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE, I STARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN, AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT FURTHER, BUT AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES, IT STALLED AGAIN THE SAME WAY. AGAIN, I PULLED OVER AND TURNED IT OFF, AND IT SEEMED TO WORK WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON. ONCE IT STALLED FOR A THIRD TIME, I HAD TO PULL OVER AND HAVE IT TOWED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM OTHER DRIVERS ARE FACING WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL, AND IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG (LIKE AN INDICATOR LIGHT IN ADVANCE OR EVEN A STRANGE NOISE) BEFORE IT STALLED, AND I HAVE RECEIVED NO COMMUNICATION FROM FORD ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE OF WHICH FORD SEEMS TO BE AWARE.
VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER IN TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH. I COASTED TO A STOP AS I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GO ABOUT 1 BLOCK BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SAME ISSUE. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER - NO ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED ON MORE TIME BEFORE I COULD GET TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. I LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS. I TIED TO DRIVE IT AGAIN AND THE SAME THING (LOSS OF ACCELERATION, HAD TO SHUT OF ENGINE AND RESTART) HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES IN A 4 BLOCK DRIVE.
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, AND HAVE SLIGHTLY OVER 42,000 MILES ON IT. IN NOVEMBER 2018, WHEN DRIVING ON A 2 LANE ROAD IN THE CITY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND THE WRENCH LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. I HAD TO QUICKLY MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND CAME TO A STOP. PUSHING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS BINDING DUE TO CARBON BUILD-UP. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND FUEL METERING SYSTEM. AS THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I HAD TO PAY OVER $650 FOR THE REPAIRS.
WHILE DRIVING ON TOWN STREET THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT IT JUST LOST ALL POWER - NOT ELECTRICAL BUT IT SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHUT OFF THE WRENCH AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. I LET IT SIT FOR A MINUTE THEN TURNED IT ON AND IT WAS FINE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY 10/20 AND THEY IDENTIFIED THAT IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS WAS A VERY UNSAFE EVENT AND MY CAR HAS ONLY 34,614 MILES ON IT. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T PULLED THE CAR OVER AS IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS VERY BUSY STREET.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO OBSERVED AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE VIN WAS INCOMPLETE.
THE FUEL STOPS GOING TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASION SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2014. DATES OF OCCURRENCE 12/24/15, 8/5/16, AND 8/12/16.
NOTICED STEADY STREAM OF FUEL LEAKING, FROM FUEL LINE BEHIND REAR WHEEL WEAL, WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY DURING REFUELING PROCESS. FUEL CONTINUED TO LEAK, FROM THE FUEL LINE AT ALARMING RATE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TO BE DROPPED OFF TO BE SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. FROM GAS STATION TO DEALERSHIP IS LESS THAN 5 MILES, HOWEVER FUEL GAUGE WENT FROM 3/4 TANK TO HALF WAY ABOVE 1/2 TANK. IN ADDITION, THE MILES TO EMPTY GAUGE DROPPED ALMOST 50 MILES OVER THIS TIME FRAME (ABOUT A MILE EVERY 10TH OF A MILE DRIVEN).
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND FUEL LEAKED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.