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2008 Ford Edge electrical system problems

The 2008 Ford Edge has 176 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

176

Electrical System complaints

12%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC EMITTED THROUGH THE VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 16, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA has 176 complaints about the 2008 Ford Edge electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.